Over the last few years if you’ve owned Google’s flagship phone, the Pixel, you may have been using a feature called Heads Up. This feature is designed to remind users of the phone to look up while they are walking. A feature like this is similar to a lane assist when you’re driving as it is not meant as a replacement for paying attention while you’re walking down the street, but rather it is an added reminder.
As we’ve mentioned before, 2020 was a year that saw a sharp rise in Connecticut auto accidents that led to fatalities. Despite significantly lower traffic due to the pandemic, fatalities were up. Now we have data that puts the problem into perspective on a national scale.
The State of Connecticut recently passed legislation that enabled the legalization of recreational marijuana use. Since Connecticut is not the first state to do this, there is ample data to be looked at to determine what effect this new law will have in the real world on the rate of Connecticut auto accidents as it goes into effect.
As of July 1st, the state of Connecticut has passed legislation which makes marijuana legal in the state for adults over 21 years of age. While there are many implications of the new law, studies show that it may have an effect on the levels of Connecticut auto accidents that are the result of drugged driving.
After pulling a vehicle over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a police officer was struck and injured by an on-coming vehicle. The officer sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital shortly after the accident.
The technology that comes with new cars these days is truly impressive. Your car can warn you when someone is in your blind spot, keep you a certain number of car lengths away from the car in front of you, and even brake for you in an emergency. Driving a car has become an interesting endeavor with all of this tech guiding the way.
Summer is a great time of year to do a lot of fun activities outside, but it can cause a lot of difficulty during your commute. When the sun is high in the sky it can cause significant glare on your windshield leading to dangerous driving conditions. Driving with the sun in your face can be the root cause of a Connecticut auto accident.
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads for teen drivers. The inexperience of teen drivers is more likely to lead to a Connecticut auto accident during these days than at any other time throughout the year.
If you’ve ever used the Google Maps app you’re not alone. Throughout the world there are over a billion people who rely on the app to get them to and from their destination efficiently and safely.
When you’re driving along and a phone call comes in over the Bluetooth in your car, should you answer it? The short answer is no. Hands free features in cars may seem a lot safer than using your phone and taking your eyes off the road, but truth be told hands free features can also lead to Connecticut auto accidents.
