Residents of Chicago and other parts of Illinois may want to know more about a recent study conducted by Ford. The results show that earphones affect spatial recognition. Aside from texting, eating a meal, drinking a beer, shaving and other in-car habits, headphones...
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Pedestrians must remain aware while walking
In Illinois, pedestrians are much likelier to suffer permanently disabling injuries or to be killed when they are struck by vehicles than are people in other types of motor vehicle collisions. Unlike car occupants, pedestrians have nothing to protect them from...
Is It Auto Insurance Or Health Insurance That Helps Drivers Hurt In Car Accidents?
If you are involved in an accident that takes place on an Illinois highway, it's in your best interest to seek treatment as quickly as possible. Doing so may minimize the severity of a brain bleed, organ damage or other injuries that you might sustain in a wreck. As a...
Are backseat passengers more likely to be injured?
Chicago, Illinois, is known for heavy, bustling traffic. As a result, motor vehicle accidents aren’t all that uncommon. Cars have different rankings as to how safe they’ll keep you in the event of an accident, but most of those ratings are based on the driver’s...
Are you having headaches after a car accident?
It is common for an Illinois accident victim to have seemingly minor to moderate injuries and not seek medical attention following a mishap. When injuries are not major, many affected individuals try to let the injury heal without treatment. These types of injuries...
How Much Insurance Are Chicago Drivers Required To Carry?
Auto insurance offsets damages caused from vehicle accidents paid through monthly premiums. Drivers not having coverage in Chicago, Illinois, may have to pay fines and other penalties if they police catch them without it. There is a minimum drivers must buy to drive...
Some safety features can be unsafe for cyclists
When you see a cyclist on the road, you likely edge over to stay as far from a bicyclist as possible to avoid a collision. However, bicycle accidents occur on the road often, and there are some vehicle safety features that could pose even more of a threat for...
Why do cognitive distractions cause car accidents?
Drivers don’t always think about the road or potential hazards in front of them. Someone who drives the same Illinois routes for years and years might not worry about an accident. Then, one day, a car crash happens because the motorists allow themselves to become...
3 behaviors that you may not realize count as distracted driving
A lot of people are under the impression that using devices hands-free is safe. Hands-free use of smartphones, however, still causes distracted driving. According to the National Safety Council, drivers are four times more likely to crash when using a cell phone...
Why Is Chicago Rated So Low For Bikability?
A nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of cyclists has named Chicago as one of the most dangerous cities in the country to travel by bicycle. PeopleForBikes awards towns and cities a score of between one and five based on the amount of planned and built bicycle...