Woman Dies in Texas Roller Coaster Accident
A woman riding the Texas Giant, a roller coaster ride at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, died on Friday, July 19, 2013, when she apparently was thrown from her seat. Park representatives and law enforcement authorities have said that a preliminary investigation has not revealed foul play or criminal activity but did not […]
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New Truck Regulations Took Effect July 1 But Will They Make You Safer?
As of July 1, 2013 new truck regulations to prevent driver fatigue and related accidents went into effect. The regulations, first announced in December 2011, limit the average work week for truckers to 70 hours and require that drivers be provided with rest breaks. What Impact Will This Have? The government anticipates that 85% of […]
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Pet Distraction: Study Finds Pets May Distract Older Drivers
There may not be a crying baby in the back of the car and drivers may not be checking their smartphones to see if their bosses need them urgently. However, a new study says pet distraction could be putting drivers over the age of 70 at risk. Specifically, older drivers may be at risk if […]
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Will Your Child Be Safe When You Go On Pennsylvania Amusement Rides This Summer?
The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and the warm weather attractions are beginning to open in our region. As the Pennsylvania amusement parks and mobile carnivals begin to open, it is important to be aware not only of the fun your child might have and the price of souvenirs, but also of the […]
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Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Accident: Hands Free Is Not The Same as Risk Free
The results of the first major study about the safety of voice activated texting while driving is in and the results are troubling. The study found that it is just as dangerous to use voice activated texting while driving as it is to use your hands to type a text message while driving. More specifically, […]
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Teen Passenger Safety: How Safe Are They As Passengers?
A recent report released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance contained important information about teen passengers. While most teen driving studies focus on teen drivers, this report was different in that it looked specifically at teen passenger safety. Teen Passenger Safety Report is Encouraging Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm […]
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Disturbing New Information About Drivers
New drivers may sit through hours of driver’s education and clock hours of behind the wheel practice before taking their driver’s license exam. After all, one must pass the exam before becoming a licensed driver. However, how many licensed drivers could pass the exam as adults? A new study from carinsurance.com found that the answer […]
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Pennsylvania Drivers: Take that Coffee to Go
Can a cup of coffee really help keep you awake and alert on the road? Do caffeinated drinks while driving help prevent traffic accidents? A recent study found that long distance truck drivers who drink coffee (or other caffeinated beverages) are significantly less likely to be in accidents when compared to truck drivers who do […]
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What is Not Against the Law in Pennsylvania Could Still Hurt You
It is against the law to text and drive in Pennsylvania. Public awareness campaigns teach drivers that other actions, such as talking on the phone while driving, can also be dangerous. Yet, there are other cell phone dangers that could cause distracted driving accidents – even if the driver is not using the phone. And […]
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Is Your Teen a Pennsylvania Driver?
There is that moment of simultaneous parental pride and panic that comes when your child first backs out of the driveway and on to the street without you in the car. It is one of the many milestones that marks the child’s transition to adulthood. Yet, your child is not yet an adult (despite what […]
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