When collisions occur at intersections or during times of heavy traffic, people often see them coming but have no way to prevent them. For example, someone may have started making a left turn when another driver runs a light and crashes into them. The motorist...
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Tips for driving in fog
Whether you’re on a road trip or just your daily commute, you may find yourself suddenly driving in fog. It can come on very unexpectedly, and it can reduce visibility to almost nothing. It doesn’t feel as inherently dangerous as a snowstorm or a severe thunderstorm,...
3 mistakes people make after a Minnesota car crash
Even if someone theoretically knows what to do after a car crash, is easy to make a mistake in such a stressful situation. People become emotional and sometimes a bit irrational because of the stress and surprise experienced during a crash. As a result, it’s smart for...
What are the most dangerous times of day to drive?
There is little rhyme or reason to the occurrence of major motor vehicle collisions. They can happen at the busiest times of the day or at the most rural locations in a county. Even those who take every reasonable precaution can end up hurt in a wreck if they cross...
Watch out for rubbernecking to avoid a serious crash
Rubbernecking, which you may also know as accident gawking, is a common cause of crashes all around the United States. Many drivers are experienced enough to know that looking away from the road is dangerous, but they may still do so when they see an ambulance, crash...
Who pays after a wreck caused by an uninsured driver?
Every driver in Minnesota needs proof of insurance to register their vehicles. However, some people will cancel their policies after registering their vehicle or renewing the registration. Others may fall behind on bills and forget to send a payment to the insurance....
The easiest way to reduce your risk of a winter-weather crash
Minnesota winters can be a dangerous time to drive. Cold weather can affect how your vehicle performs, and precipitation can make the roads slick and unsafe. There are many little steps that you can take to improve your personal safety on the road, ranging from...
The importance of a three-second following distance
If you want to stay safe while you drive, there are many steps you can take, from driving with your lights on at all times to staying off of your phone to becoming an active defensive driver. While nothing guarantees that someone else won’t cause a crash, you can do...
4 steps to take immediately after a major car crash
Stress and panic make it hard to make rational decisions. Planning ahead of time will make it easier for you to deal with emergency situations. That's why schools and businesses practice fire escape routes with fire drills every year for safety purposes. That's also...
Do you know the leading cause of car accidents?
A car crash is not a random event. In that sense, you could argue that it is not an “accident” at all. It is an event that has a clear root cause -- or multiple causes -- and that happens for a reason. This is an important distinction to make. If you get hit by...