Nearly all riders know that wearing a helmet is the number one thing motorcyclists can do to save their own lives. Also, here in Georgia, it's mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.But what other gear should riders wear to protect themselves from...
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Ford announces new recall
It seems like there is always an auto recall being announced by the media, and just recently, the automaker giant Ford announced its latest.Approximately 550,000 SUVs and cars sold in North America have been recalled due to a problem involving their gearshifts. The...
Learn the causes of commercial truck accidents
If you're heading out for a family vacation or day trip this summer, you'll have to compete for asphalt room with the large commercial trucks on the highway.All the traffic makes it even more likely to get involved in a collision. If it's with a big rig, you likely...
Soft tissue injuries some of the most common in wrecks
If you were involved in a collision with another motorist, one common source of post-accident pain is soft tissue injury. The "soft" areas of the body consist of the ligaments, muscles and tendons. Often these injuries may include: Contusions (bruises) Sprains...
Does your new car have a ‘secret warranty?’
So, you finally bought that new car you'd been saving for and dreaming of. But before the "new-car smell" is even gone, you discovered that your vehicle has a fairly serious safety hazard due to a defective auto part.Learning a car is not mechanically sound is...
Do you know what to do after a car crash?
Even a minor car accident like a rear-end collision will leave you feeling shaky at the very least. However, you must take action once you feel more in control.Here are six steps to take if you are the victim of a car crash: 1. Check for injuriesCheck yourself for...
Woman killed by alleged drunk driver while getting mail
A Newton County woman was killed while attempting to retrieve her mail from the box located beside the road along the edge of her property. She was struck by an allegedly drunk driver on Monday, June 11.The fatal accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. The woman,...
What is defensive driving?
According to the American National Standard Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operation, the skill of defensive driving as "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others."At all times behind the wheel, defensive...
Are you a savvy motorcycle passenger?
Georgia summers are perfect for taking motorcycle rides. You may get an invitation to ride along as a passenger on a rider's bike.To make sure that you get a second invitation, keep the following tips in mind: Wear the right clothingYou don't have to run to the Harley...
Texting is not the only distraction while driving
Since the emergence of texting as a popular means of communication, its danger to drivers has become increasingly clear. Many lives have been lost and drivers injured because of the negligence caused by texting while driving. All the attention given to this issue,...