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Drivers who run red lights were responsible for 939 traffic fatalities in 2017, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. That amounts to more than two deaths per day and marks a 28 percent increase since 2012. Fatal intersection crashes caused by red light runners make up roughly 28 percent of all fatal crashes. Those killed in these crashes include: Passengers or occupants of other vehicles — nearly 50% The driver who ran a red light — more than 35% ...

Very few drivers ever think about ways they can refresh and improve upon their skills behind the wheel. Getting to and from our destination is often a top priority, and our fast-paced culture encourages us to sacrifice safety for speed. Many adult drivers have become comfortable with this type of behavior. They've been doing it for so long, it has become second nature. What's worse, when motorists become too comfortable and confident in their driving abilities, they may engage ...

We’re still in the midst of the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers – which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This is the time of year when fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike. While many factors are involved in crashes involving teen drivers, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has identified the three primary causes – speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving. Speeding is the most common factor Speeding was found to be the most common factor and ...

Among the steps to take after being involved in a car crash, this one — after checking whether anyone needs medical attention — is vital: never admit you’re at fault. “Never admit responsibility” leads a checklist of steps to take after a crash, according to the financial advice website the balance. Your policy with an insurance company is a contract. That contract states that you must not assume responsibility or liability under the circumstances of a crash that just ...

Permitting headlight technology already in use in Canada and Europe could make night driving safer in America, according to a new AAA study. A story on the AAA NewsRoom website said the technology known as adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights is the first real solution to providing more light for drivers at night. AAA supports changes in the law to allow such headlights to be used by U.S. drivers. The ADB headlights—also called smart headlights—shine as brightly as traditional ...

Many residents of greater-Wilmington ride motorcycles as a hobby and lifestyle. Some simply prefer them as a mode of transportation. Since the warmer weather has arrived, motorcyclists are dusting off their bikes and taking to the open road. Whether you’re an experienced or novice rider, you can never possess enough practical knowledge and experience. There are simply too many other drivers who often fail to consider the safety of motorcyclists. Speeding, distracted driving, reckless driving, and impaired driving are ...

State legislators in North Carolina are considering a crackdown on smartphone use and driving with a plan to ban the hand-held use of such devices on the road. Fines up to $200 and insurance point penalties would be imposed under the bill from North Carolina lawmakers to crack down on smartphone use and driving. The bill excludes seizure or forfeiture of the wireless device, according to the Mooresville Tribune. The proposal is known as House Bill 144 in the ...

Every time you get into your car, you probably see the rollover risk warning on your sun visor. Despite this constant reminder, many of us don’t think about these scary accidents until they happen close to home. After February’s accident here in Wilmington, we wanted to explain seven common myths surrounding rollover car accidents: Myth: Rollover accidents are extremely rare, so I don’t need to worry about them. Fact: Rollovers are rare – but they’re extremely deadly. According to ...

You may not hear about them every day in greater Wilmington, but wheel runoff accidents can be devastating, and even fatal, to anyone affected. They often happen on roads where vehicles travel at high speeds, such as on Routes 17 and 117. When a wheel detaches from a vehicle moving at a high speed, it can be thrown in any direction. It can strike vehicles following behind or bounce off a median strip and into oncoming traffic. Detached wheels ...

Blame it on kinetic energy. Dr. David Logan, senior research fellow from Melbourne’s Monash University Accident Research Center, says modern safety technology can only do so much to protect us.  “The whole purpose of a modern car is to absorb as much of the energy in the structure of the car by deforming the structure of the car and preventing that from going into your body,” he said. “But, in higher speed crashes – and for some cars, and some kinds ...