According to recent statistics, there over eight million registered motorcycles on the roads in the United States. While drivers are more aware of motorcyclists today, than they have been in the past, accidents still occur all too often. For example, in 2015, there were 35,092 reported fatal motorcycle accidents, which represents an increase of 7.2 percent from 2014 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (more…)

The majority of people already understand that texting and driving presents a serious risk to someone behind the wheel, their passengers and others who are on the road. This is true for any state, including Missouri. While Missouri has enacted some laws against texting and driving while behind the wheel, many don’t think it is enough to end the problem. (more…)

Commercial trucks are the largest vehicles on the road (in most cases). As a result, they require more time to slow down and speed up and more room on the road to maneuver. Big rigs also have more blind spots than traditional passenger vehicles. While the trucks are a vital part of the country’s economy, they also present a serious risk to other drivers on the road. (more…)

Even though there is usually less traffic on rural roads than those in big cities, there are still a number of potential hazards that drivers need to be aware of. In fact, if a driver is accustom to driving on mainly highways and in big cities, they may be unaware and unprepared for the hazards they encounter on rural roads. Here you can learn more about some of the driving dangers and how to remain safe while on rural roads. (more…)

The state of Missouri is in the minority when it comes to a ban on texting and driving. In fact, it is one of only six states that have not put some type of law in place. Many lawmakers and people on the road wonder if this lack of action has led to an increase in distracted driving accidents in the state and if lawmakers need to take action to crack down harder on this problem that is only growing throughout the nation. (more…)