Reckless driving is often associated with extreme or dangerous conduct, like speeding excessively or weaving through traffic. However, some drivers may not realize that certain everyday actions can also qualify as reckless behavior. These actions may seem minor or...
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Distracted Driving
Tips for navigating a traffic stop
There’s no doubt that a traffic stop can be a stressful experience. You may have never been pulled over before. You’re very concerned about the ramifications in the event that this happens to you, and you certainly don’t want to make any mistakes. By keeping a few...
Have You Engaged In Distracted Driving Without Even Knowing It?
Studies have found that at any given daylight moment across the nation, approximately 660,000 drivers are using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving. Although most of us know it's a bad idea to check our text messages or try to navigate through an app...
Myth Busting: Distracted Driving Dangers
Whether we like it or not, we live in an age that requires us to use technology to accomplish even the most basic of daily tasks. We've become so reliant on our gadgets that many of us feel physically uncomfortable and emotionally stressed when we are caught without...
The Law in Virginia on Texting and Driving
Texting and driving is distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,179 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2014. Another 431,000 were injured. As per the Virginia Tech Traffic Institute, your eyes are off of the...
