On the roads in California, motorcyclists face more danger than drivers of covered vehicles. You are also prone to unique injuries that other drivers may not suffer from as easily. Crush injuries are one possible example. These injuries are caused when your body...
Month: October 2019
How much of a problem is truck driver fatigue?
Truckers are a big part of the highway ecosystem in California. Because of that, problems that affect the trucking industry can affect the rest of the state as well. Today we will discuss how the rampant issue of drowsy driving in the trucking industry has the...
How long do concussions last?
When a California resident like you receives a blow to the head, it's possible that you may then suffer from a concussion. Concussions can vary wildly in severity, intensity and duration. Because of that, the recovery time can also differ vastly from case to case. In...
What leads to trucking crashes?
Californians who share the road with large trucks may feel some trepidation about it. These large vehicles can cause a lot of problems if they run into issues on the road. Here are some important pieces of potentially useful information that can help you understand...
How can brain injuries manifest after a crash?
Crashes that involve vehicles and pedestrians very rarely turn out well for the pedestrian. Pedestrians in California may easily end up suffering because you get hit by a driver. Because of these potential crashes, people just like you end up dealing with the...
How does visibility affect motorcyclist safety?
Motorcyclists within California and across the board have a lot to say about visibility issues. Exactly what helps increase visibility? How much does increased visibility help you when it comes to combating the chances of being involved in a crash? DrivingTests.org...
How can severe road rash affect you?
California motorcyclists like you may have been pitched off of the motorcycle before. Unfortunately, even if you don't sprain or break any bones in the fall, you can end up experiencing a painful type of injury known as a road burn or road rash. But is this severe?...
What does it mean when a truck jackknives?
Trucks share the roads in California with many other drivers and types of vehicles. Unfortunately, trucks still remain among one of the most dangerous types of vehicles out there. Today, we will examine the risk of jackknifing and what that means for a truck and the...
How are concussions treated?
As a resident of California who has recently suffered from a concussion or knows a loved one who has, you may be wondering many things about these injuries. For example, how are they treated? Is surgery required? Is there medication that you can take which will help...
What is a driver’s duty of care?
In California, both pedestrians and drivers have a "duty of care" that they must uphold in order to keep pedestrians safe in areas where there is co-mingling between the two groups. But what does duty of care mean? How does it apply to drivers in specific? For a...
