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Driving in snow can be quite dangerous and, in most cases, is ill-advised. That said, it is sometimes unavoidable for people who must perform everyday activities like going to work, transporting their children to school, and carrying out necessary errands. There are a number reasons that this action can be considered dangerous. Freezing Occurs…

Many people try to drive safely during bad weather conditions. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake can end up causing an accident. A person can be considered negligent even if weather conditions made driving more difficult. Responsibility will often be determined by driving as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. When driving in ice, snow,…

Summer has arrived, and the hot weather can take a serious toll on people’s tires. If the tires on a vehicle are worn, underinflated, or have separating treads, a blowout can occur on hot road surfaces. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 accidents per year are caused by tire…

Winter in Wisconsin often means freezing temperatures, snow, and ice, all which make for dangerous traveling on the roads. Unfortunately, these elements are also common causes of serious crashes in which individuals sustain catastrophic injuries. It’s important for drivers to remain careful and cautious when driving on the roads this winter in order to…

When we first learn to drive, we are taught that safety is always first. We are told that there are certain things to do before we even start to drive. This is absolutely true, but there are many other things that you must do to keep yourself safe on the road. The fact is,…

Imagine you are traveling down the road and your tire blows out. You lose control of your vehicle and your car crashes. What do you do? Who is at fault? While some of the main causes of car collisions include negligent drivers, not many people consider the affects that a tire can have on…

When people think of others driving while impaired, they may think of drinking and driving. While alcohol is the more common form of impairment for drivers, there are countless drivers who operate their vehicle under the influence drugs. Drinking and driving is often times the more publicized situation, but drugged driving does occur more…

This Thanksgiving, thousands of families throughout the state will be hitting the road to spend time with family and friends. As you might have expected, this will mean copious amounts of traffic on Wisconsin highways. The amount of people on the road, combined with ongoing roadwork in some areas and the possibility of inclement…

Earlier this year, Wisconsin State Legislature passed Act 16, which raised the speed limits on nine four-lane highways throughout Wisconsin. In addition, the law gave the Department of Transportation permission to increase speed limits on multi-lane freeways that have limited access to ramps or interchanges. Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation determined that certain…

Did you know that wearing sandals while operating a vehicle can be unsafe for you and other drivers on the road? Many studies have proven that sandals and other footwear can be risky if worn while driving. In fact, approximately 1.4 million car accidents occurred when drivers’ flip-flops blocked them from controlling the brake,…