Truckers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and pass a medical exam before they can take to the road behind the wheel of a big rig. When driving, truckers must abide by state and federal regulations designed to keep them and others on the road safe. Truck drivers who do not have these…
There’s no question that long-haul truck drivers have a hard job. These professionals work up to 70 hours a week, often driving through the night. The job is both physically and mentally draining, so it’s no surprise that many drivers suffer from fatigue. And, unfortunately, driving while fatigued is extremely dangerous. Fatigue can affect…
A sideswipe accident in Fallon resulted not only in death and injury but also in a reduction in natural gas supply and the loss of power for more than 1,400 customers. The accident occurred on U.S. 50 when a minivan driver pulled out in front of a tractor-trailer. The driver of the truck swerved…
Rollover accidents are more deadly than any other kind of motor vehicle crash, according to SaferCar.gov, a website maintained by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to NHTSA data, although rollovers are not common, almost 35 percent of traffic crash fatalities occurred in rollovers; 69 percent of those killed were not wearing…
Truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries and death, simply because of the size and weight of the truck involved. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in three over-the-road truck drivers were in a serious wreck at some point in their careers. While the number of deaths was around 700 per year…
Christmas Day is a time for relaxing with family and friends. In families that observe this popular holiday, children spend the morning unwrapping piles of presents while parents and other relatives prepare elaborate meals to celebrate the holiday. Many choose to commemorate the occasion with a visit to church, either on Christmas Day or…
In one recent year, 37,461 people died in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads, an increase of 5.6 percent over 2015. Even with more accessibility of active safety features such as blind spot warning and forward collision mitigation, crashes and crash injuries have continued to increase each year. Fatal crashes increased 8.4 percent from…
Car crashes happen every day, under all kinds of circumstances. No matter how defensively you drive, it is impossible to predict the actions of other drivers and other factors that lead to accidents. The sudden impact of a car crash can leave you shocked and bewildered. First, you just try to come to grips…
The fast-food drive-thru is a welcome convenience for many Nevadans. On snowy days in the northern Nevada cities of Reno, Sparks, Elko, and Carson City, it provides drivers with an opportunity to grab a quick bite to eat without leaving the comfort of their own car. (In Las Vegas, staying in the car means…
While many department stores may have treated any time after Halloween as fair game for Christmas sales, most Nevadans agree that Christmas shopping and decorating really kicks off in late November or early December. Some families search snow-capped forests for the perfect Douglas fir on which to hang their family heirloom ornaments. Lights are…