Who among us doesn’t have some bad behaviors that we need to work on to improve ourselves? If you didn’t raise your hand, you may be lying. This is true in everyday life and also behind the wheel of a car. The only difference between a bad habit of having too much soda or being distracted while driving is that the later habit could get you into a Connecticut car accident and leave you injured or even dead.
Driving on the highway this time of the year can be especially dangerous. What can make it even more dangerous is if you have a need to get out of your car for some reason or another. Doing this is extremely dangerous and if you don’t take the appropriate steps to keep you and your loved ones safe it could get you into a Connecticut car accidents with you being put in a situation where you are not seen or seen too late. In most cases, it is best to remain in your vehicle a
In an effort to reduce the number of Connecticut car accidents that occur at intersections throughout the state, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has ventured out on an initiative to replace many four way intersections that are often rife with car accidents that result in injuries, with roundabouts.
The state of Connecticut has been making significant investments in road and pedestrian infrastructure over the last year or so and a new round of investments is aimed at improving safety and connectivity in 17 communities throughout the state. With these major investments, the hope is that the communities receiving the grants will see a decline in Connecticut car accidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists among whom the state has seen a dramatic uptick in accidents over the pa
When talking about Connecticut car accidents there is often a focus on how to remain safe on the highway, but rural roads can be just as dangerous and in some cases even more dangerous than traveling on highways. While the speeds may not always be fast, there is, unfortunately, a lot of danger that can occur on a rural road.
It is a problem that many police departments in Connecticut are reporting and one that became all too real for the Groton police department back in August. Young people are driving dirt bikes and ATVs on Connecticut roads illegally and causing serious danger to themselves and those that they are sharing
The age range of drivers in the state of Connecticut is quite wide. In fact, teenagers can get their license to drive and keep it all the way up until they are no longer physically able to drive. Some states require older drivers, those over the age of 65 years old, to follow some specific guidelines for their license renewal such as a vision test or other driver safety exams. The Nutmeg State has no such restrictions on license renewals for older drivers.
Many teens are on the road now and they are among the most inexperienced drivers among us. It is critical to help them understand the rules of the road and to teach them about safety precautions that they can take when they get behind the wheel so they can avoid getting into a Connecticut car accident and causing injury or property damage to themselves or others who they are sharing the road with.
Winter weather is here and as much as we may not like to think about being bundled up in our jackets and sweaters, it is unavoidable. Winter weather means not just colder temperatures, but more treacherous road conditions which can easily lead to a Connecticut auto accident which just might leave you distraught over the winter season from the very beginning.
If you are ever involved in a Connecticut car accident you may become scared and startled by the impact of the crash and panic once the dust settles. Even if you’ve been reading along with our blog and have a firm grasp on what to do when you’re in an accident you may not be approaching it with a clear head. After all, it can be very challenging to be in your right mind when you’ve been hit or you’ve hit someone else with your vehicle.
