Upon stopping at an intersection, a driver might think it is time to relax. Waiting for a red light to change may give a driver a "breather" from traffic, but allowing one's attention to drift could lead to an accident. California intersections could be busy...
Deterring drowsy drivers
Drowsy driving is a serious risk on American roads. Drivers in California should know that driving without adequate rest increases the risk of a collision and injury. There are plenty of warning signs for drowsy driving, and knowing more about them can make it...
Maintaining control with aggressive drivers
When you're on the road in California, you could encounter an aggressive driver. This is someone who might tailgate you for no reason, come into your lane or try to pass you in an aggressive manner. There are some ways that you can protect yourself to decrease the...
Answers to important questions about self-driving cars
There’s no car dealership in Alameda County – or anywhere else in the Bay Area or any other part of California – that is today selling an autonomous vehicle. There are no self-driving vehicles available anywhere in the U.S. or any other country. But the future...
Precautions you can take to avoid a head-on collision
Car accidents in California are stressful enough, but a head-on collision can be absolutely devastating. This type of accident is exactly as it sounds: the fronts of each car collide. Head-on collisions can often result in serious injuries or deaths. They usually...
Tips for avoiding distractions while driving
Distracted driving is not just about cell phone usage. Distractions can include such seemingly innocent behavior as conversation and listening to music. While it is unlikely that people will stop talking to their passengers or listening to music while behind the...
Does working the late shift increase car accident risks?
Driving to work is an unavoidable task for many California residents. A vehicle presents a reliable means of transportation, especially when working odd shifts. Catching a bus at 2 AM isn't always possible, so driving becomes necessary based on a work shift. Drivers...
Is rubbernecking a form of driver negligence?
When a car gets involved in a horrible crash, passing drivers often have a hard time looking away. Morbid curiosity may overtake a California driver, leading to an ironically tragic result: A rubbernecking driver might cause another crash themselves. The unfortunate...
Determining fault in a motor vehicle accident
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in California, there are several different ways that fault could be determined, and not all of them are to your advantage. Sometimes, in the immediate aftermath, you may decide that the accident was obviously your fault...
The similarities between drowsy driving and drunk driving
California and other states throughout our great nation have witnessed about 91,000 drowsy driving accidents in 2017. While many may be familiar with drunk driving or speeding, most people haven't heard the phrase drowsy driving. In reality, many drivers are guilty of...
