If you're planning to drive, whether it's across town or across the country, it's important to be well-rested. After all, you are piloting a heavy and potentially lethal 2,000-pound (or more) weapon, so you need all of your wits about you.A fatigued driver is at risk...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Survive these driving emergencies
When it comes to highway collisions, they are always better avoided. But some crashes are indeed unavoidable, which is why it is a good idea to learn how to survive anything that happens.Below are some of the most common types of highway emergencies. With some...
Don’t let aggressive driving trigger road rage
According to one research study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, aggressive driving is a real problem for today's motorists. Data suggests that almost 80 percent of motorists in the United States exhibited aggression, anger or actual road rage one or...
Auto crash injuries up despite Vision Zero
While the Vision Zero program introduced by Mayor de Blasio has resulted in a decline in the number of New York City traffic deaths, the total number of collisions has increased, along with the injury rate. These findings are based on data supplied by the New York...
Is it a fender-bender — or a carjacking?
You are driving in New York City when suddenly the car behind yours strikes your bumper. Nobody likes a fender-bender, of course. But could something more nefarious be afoot?Carjackings sometimes start out as minor rear-end collisions. Law-abiding people who get...
Has the wintry weather affected New York City drivers?
Brrrrr! Baby, it's cold outside! If you're a New York City driver, you have already had to cope with the severe effects of wintry weather.Whether it's snow and icy conditions or extremely low temperatures, winter driving in the Big Apple can be a scary prospect. The...
Be safe on the roads this Thanksgiving
We're approaching a particularly deadly time of year when there are more than the usual number of DUI arrests and alcohol-related accidents. Not coincidentally, it's also a time of increased travel by families and individuals who will be heading home for the upcoming...
How safe are New York City’s bike messengers?
We've all seen them weaving in and out of traffic on Midtown Manhattan streets, pedaling like mad while bearing their burdens from Point A to Point B. Love them or hate them, bike messengers are everywhere, it seems.Bicycle messengers are part of the Big Apple's...
How safe are New York City’s subways?
You went out for the evening with friends, had a few drinks and a good time. Now, you're waiting for the subway to take you home — but are you safe?Considering the daily volume of riders on the New York City subway system who experience no problems, the chances...
What can I do in New York City this Labor Day?
It's hard to believe that the unofficial end of summer is only a week away, yet Labor Day 2018 is looming on the horizon. While many New Yorkers' holiday plans have already been made, still others may be wondering what to do next weekend.Below are some suggestions for...