According the United States Centers for Disease Control one out of every 25 drivers have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel.  When you think about this staggering number and what it could mean for your chances of getting into a New Haven auto accident it is no wonder that drowsy driving is an important area of focus for safety experts. Many groups have studied the affects of driving while drowsy and have reported out some findings about how often it happens and on what type of trip it typically happens. One of the foremost organizations on driver safety, AAA, reports that over a quarter of all drivers (27%) have reported that they have been driving when they were so tired that they could barely keep their eyes open.   With 1 in 4 drivers admitting that they are essentially driving when they are so tired that they likely wouldn’t do any other Read the full article…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps statistics on the factors that lead to fatal auto accidents in the United States.  While these numbers do not help safety professionals stop the accidents that have already occurred they can be used to identify areas that need additional education and safety measures put in place. Take for instance the issue of staying in your lane.  This dangerous behavior can lead to a Connecticut auto accident and is a factor in almost 8% of all fatal accidents in the U.S..  This is a statistic that has been used in the development of lane assist technologies that now come standard as a safety feature on many new cars.  Using a system of cameras and sensors many new cars are equipped with a system that helps keep the driver in their lane.  This is a safety feature that directly addresses one of the top Read the full article…

Have you ever been driving down the road and felt your head bob because you fell asleep quickly behind the wheel?  This is drowsing driving at it’s core and it can be very dangerous.  However, you don’t have to actually be dosing off to sleep in order to be considered a driver who is drowsy.  Connecticut auto accidents often occur when drivers push themselves to drive, even when feeling fatigued. With the stress of the pandemic and economic worries of many, this past year and a half has seen drowsy driving on the rise.  The fact is that drowsy driving leads to accidents that can be more dangerous and deadlier then those that are true accidents.  Here are some important numbers that you should know BEFORE you think about getting behind the wheel having not gotten enough sleep. Out of 3,500 crashes surveyed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Read the full article…

More and more people are driving later into life then ever before.  This is a good thing which will keep the older drivers among us more active and in touch with society as they continue to age.  It can also bring with it a downside as well, as aging brings with it a variety of health issues that may lead to more New Haven auto accidents.  It is incumbent upon all drivers, regardless of age, to make sure they are healthy enough to drive safely. As you get older, what you need in a car changes.  For instance, low bucket seats may not be comfortable to get in and out of easily.  You may want to change from a sporty car where you can feel the road to something a little more robust that will protect you in the event that an accident were to occur.  If you’re thinking about Read the full article…