states that truck drivers must know the total weight their truck when they get onto the road. The truck driver has the responsibility of ensuring that the weight does not exceed the maximum allowed by law in the state or states that the truck will be traveling. The...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NIGHTTIME DRIVING
Most people in eastern North Carolina would have to admit that their day does not end once the sun goes down. There are still plenty of things that have to be done – driving to or from work, running errands or even visiting with friends. What you may not know is that...
THE HAZARDS OF HANDS-FREE DEVICES
We think most people will agree that using a cellphone while driving can be dangerous whether you are driving North Carolina’s highways or rural roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018, approximately 2,841 people were killed,...
NC PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES ARE ON THE RISE
With the new year comes resolutions of healthier living and more exercise. With the great weather in eastern North Carolina, many people will put on their shoes, maybe leash up their dog, and head outside for a run or walk. In most situations, this type of activity...
IS EATING WHILE DRIVING DANGEROUS?
This is probably something most motorists have done. Whether you are running late for work in the morning or rushing around during your lunch break running errands, eating while you are behind the wheel has become a very common occurrence on the road. And believe it...
IMPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY IN GREENVILLE
According to the NC Department of Transportation, the city of Greenville continues to be one of the worst, when compared to cities similar in size, in North Carolina for motor vehicle crashes. From 2015 to 2017, the Department of Transportation’s reports showed that...
WAYS YOU CAN BE A SAFE DRIVER
Being a defensive driver can reduce the chance of you being in a car accident. It can protect you and your passengers as well as other motor vehicle drivers on the road. Many people think that when you pass your driving license test you know enough about driving. But,...
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAR ACCIDENTS
Each year, thousands of people are involved in one of the worst situations that can happen while they are doing something that every one of us does every day. Being involved in a car accident can be difficult a difficult experience, but understanding the accident and...
DANGEROUS TIMES TO DRIVE
The winter is the most dangerous time of the year to drive. When winter arrives in eastern North Carolina, the roads become more dangerous for those driving on them. One of the main reasons for this is because there is an increase in nighttime driving, due to the...
18-WHEELER INVOLVED IN HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT
There are a number of potential issues that arise when the driver of an 18-wheeler is negligent especially within the trucking industry. Serious accidents that they can cause can often leave other motorists suffering from serious injuries. If a truck driver is...
