While exact numbers are difficult to ascertain due to inconsistent testing, according to the Nation Survey on Drug Use and Health over 10 million people took to the roads under the influence of an illicit drug in 2013. While it pales to the estimated 29 million people...
Month: October 2014
Trains collision sends over a dozen people to the hospital
Traditional passenger trains have almost become sort of a novelty in today's society. With the invention of airplanes and the modern passenger vehicle, trains have taken a back seat in transporting people from place to place. But trains are still one of the nation's...
Kansas City teen killed in accident with postal truck.
Every year, tens of thousands of people die while traveling in cars. This number isn't likely to decrease any time soon, as technology is increasingly being used as a distraction during a time when focus is essential. When people lose sight of how to properly drive,...
What is aggressive driving?
Driving is a fact of life for many people across the United States. Unfortunately, car accidents have followed suit, also becoming commonplace amongst American drivers. According to the National Safety Council, there are about 10 million accidents involving motor...
The importance of wearing a seat belt
Motor vehicles are made of tons of metal and plastic that travel at incredible speeds with only four brake pads to stop them. Such a description would make most people think twice before getting behind the wheel of a car, but car makers have been improving the safety...