Brake inspections and maintenance are a critical part of keeping commercial vehicles safe on the roads. That’s why the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts thousands of inspections during its annual Brake Safety Week, which was September 15-21 of this year. The results served as a warning to everyone on…
There’s no question that Houston’s roads are dangerous. In fact, the Houston Chronicle has described them as “out of control.” So, which Houston roads are the most dangerous, and what driving behaviors are motorists engaging in that make the city’s streets so hazardous? The answers to both of these questions…
The safety of a child is the most important thing for any parent, and safety is particularly top of mind when it comes to choosing a car seat. However, with the boom of online shopping and third-party sellers, experts have begun to warn of an explosion of untested and uncertified…
Early Thursday morning, an 18-wheeler crashed into the rear of a Greyhound tour bus on Interstate 45 near The Woodlands. The bus was stalled on the outside shoulder of the southbound lanes at Lake Woodlands Drive around 5 a.m., according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Approximately 30 people…
A recent study conducted by the National Safety Council and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute revealed that if trucking companies want to be successful, they must keep safety top of mind ─ from the corporate level to the drivers on the road. Researchers studied nine major trucking companies that were…
It was the middle of August when the Trump administration made strides to relax the federal guidelines governing the length of time truck drivers can be on the road. The trucking industry has been pushing for this type of move for years, while safety advocates have been just as staunchly…
It’s that time of year again. School buses are going to start taking over Houston’s streets, and many drivers will fail to stop when necessary. As children begin to crowd the sidewalks, however, it’s important for all motorists across Texas to refresh their memories surrounding the school bus laws of…
The insurance giant Esurance recently studied data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine which states were the most dangerous for drivers. After analyzing the data, researchers found the 10 states deemed riskiest for drivers had a significant number of country and rural roads. They also found that…
Under Texas law, anyone involved in a car accident that causes injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000 must report the crash to law enforcement. When police arrive at the scene, they will get medical attention for injured individuals, clear the roadway, and direct traffic. They will also write a…
Child drownings are on the rise across the country, according to a study released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in early June. From 2014 to 2016, there were 363 pool or spa-related deaths in children under the age of 15. In 2016, that number increased to 389…
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