Despite a ban on teen drivers from using cellphones while behind the wheel, a new study finds that teens are texting while driving more than ever. In North Carolina, it is against the law for drivers under the age of 18 to use a hand-held cellphone while driving, including for talking or sending and receiving text messages… Read More
Distracted driving can be dangerous for all North Carolina drivers on the road. Nationwide, it caused more than 3,000 fatalities and 416,000 injuries in 2010 motor vehicle accidents. There are so many distractions within the car, including the radio, GPS, and cellphones, that it is easy for someone to lose track of the road. It only… Read More
New research suggests more truck drivers are going out on their own instead of working for a new company. For other drivers on the road in the Charlotte and Rock Hill areas of North Carolina, that could mean the added risk of being involved in trucking accidents. Federal safety data reveals that carrier registrations have… Read More
From taking kids to school to getting employees to work or getting someone across the country to visit relatives, buses carry many different kinds of passengers. A recent string of deadly school bus accidents has safety advocates calling for more stringent oversight of bus safety. Three of the most serious bus accidents in recent years… Read More
Semi-trucks are the largest vehicles on the road. They are several times larger than the biggest cars on the road. This means that semi-trucks can pose a significant danger to other cars and passengers, especially when it comes to semi-trucks that are speeding. Because of the large size and weight of semi-trucks, they require much… Read More