You may have been in a situation before where you are cut off by the driver in front of you and you are angry and want to yell and honk your horn. This is called road rage. There are certainly levels of road rage. Some of us get angry and curse under our breath and move on, while others take it to the extreme and follow the person who made them angry, try to get their attention and then yell and scream at them until we are blue in the face. Whatever your version of road rage may be, you need to stop it, because it could very easily lead to you getting into a New Haven auto accident and causing you long-term harm over a short-term problem. There is no question that there are stressful situations everyday when you are driving throughout the city and state. There are people Read the full article…

Whether you’re up early on a Sunday morning to enjoy a peaceful drive or you worked the late shift and are getting home in the wee hours of the morning there are many reasons why you may be on the road in the early morning hours. Just as you might any other time when you are out driving you should be on alert for the dangers that are presented by the time of day you are driving which could lead to a New Haven auto accident and cause you to injure yourself or others. Driving during the early morning hours can give you a false sense of safety because often the roads are less crowded and there are less hazards to navigate, but the truth is the risks still exist and if you are not careful you may be putting yourself in a situation where you are going to let Read the full article…

Whether you’re sitting at a red light or are stuck in traffic it can be tempting to sneak a peak at your favorite social media app to see what you’ve been missing since you’ve been on the road. It is important that you let that temptation pass without giving into it. Checking social media can be the ultimate distraction while you’re driving and the time that it takes you away from being able to focus on the road in front of you could be the difference between getting to your destination safely or getting into a New Haven auto accident that could cause an injury or property damage. Being distracted while you’re driving is one of the most dangerous things that you can be while you’re behind the wheel. Even small distractions like a conversation with a passenger could result in you taking your eyes or your mind off the Read the full article…