Whether your job places you behind the wheel on a daily basis or you occasionally drive to take care of other responsibilities or travel, it is vital to watch out for distracted driving. Many people realize how dangerous phones are when it comes to distractions behind...
Most places have laws prohibiting the use of a cell phone while driving. However, these laws often do permit the use of hands-free devices, allowing you to still talk on your phone while behind the wheel. This may seem as if it removes the distraction, but according...
As the driver or passenger of a car or pickup, you could sustain serious injuries in a collision with a large truck. Such vehicles exert a great deal of force because of their significant mass. When you encounter a large truck on the road, there are many things you...
While many drivers may groan when they see your farm equipment driving down a roadway, you need to use the public road system to help you navigate from field to field or from the farm to the field. It is the only way for you to get the equipment you need in the place...
If you are like many other drivers in North Carolina, your day does not end once the sun goes down. You may still have to run errands, drive to or from work or go out with friends. However, you may not be aware of the dangers associated with driving at night....
Federal and state laws set limits on large trucks that help to keep them safe and others safe on the roadway. One such law is concerning the weight of the truck. Every truck driver must know the total weight of his or her truck whenever he or she sets out on the...
When you operate a motor vehicle on the roads and highways within eastern North Carolina, you take on a huge responsibility. Your actions not only affect your safety, but they also impact the safety of other drivers. That is why it is so important to drive carefully...
There is no question that using a cellphone while driving in North Carolina is dangerous. In fact, approximately 2,841 people were killed and an additional 400,000 people were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver in 2018, according to the National...
As a farm worker who uses a tractor, you likely drive your tractor down roads in the state to get from one farming location to another. However, navigating your tractor on a street means you will likely encounter regular automobiles like cars and trucks. Keeping safe...
The only thing more invigorating than riding on the back of a motorcycle is doing it as a pair. Taking a passenger along for a ride is a great way to ensure fun and camaraderie, but safety comes first. Riding with a passenger is very different from riding solo. It is...
