While inclement winter weather may not be as serious in Kentucky as in Northern Vermont or Minnesota, it still increases traffic collisions. As temperatures drop and snow or ice accumulates on the roads, many people have a harder time safely and responsibly driving....
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What new car technologies make driving safer?
When shopping for a vehicle, many factors play a role in making a decision. Price, style and comfort remain considerations on the minds of every consumer. Safety looms large, whether the driver is an adult or a teenager new to the winding roads of Kentucky. Modern...
Kentucky ranked among the worst states for distracted driving
There is a lot for us to be proud of about the Commonwealth of Kentucky. But the state's rate of distracted driving is nothing to brag about. A 2021 study ranked Kentucky as the fifth-worst state for distracted driving. This study is based on data from the National...
What should I do if I’m sharing the road with someone who has road rage?
Everybody has felt some form of frustration or anger at the apparent ineptitude or lack of courtesy of other drivers on the road at some point. You may even get angry every day on your commute to work. Occasionally, however, these normal feelings of frustration can...
Three of the biggest dangers facing motorcylists
Studies show that motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than people in passenger vehicles. One way to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and to save lives is to raise awareness about the dangers motorcyclists face. Here are three of the...
Five common reasons for truck accidents
There are five common causes of truck accidents that drivers in Kentucky should know about. Some of these causes can be attributed to the actions of the trucker or of a passenger vehicle driver. For example, the leading cause is driver errors like speeding, drowsy...