When you’re driving on rural roads, one of the biggest hazards may be a deer or other animal suddenly crossing in front of your car. Even on urban streets, you could face similar risks from cats or off-leash dogs. Someone’s pet might escape their yard and attempt to...
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Why drivers may still be impaired the morning after drinking
While the season of holiday parties is largely over, there are always people who drive home after a get-together or other event where they’ve been drinking. Super Bowl Sunday, coming up soon, is another big drinking day. Alcohol is an integral part of celebrations for...
High-wind driving dangers: What to know
Summer is quickly moving along, and fall is already starting to be in the air – and, with it, high-wind season is coming. High winds can make driving dangerous for a number of reasons, and drivers need to be prepared to handle the risks when they’re out there on the...
Motorcycle accident rates continue to increase
With warmer weather upon us, many residents in the St. Cloud area are taking to their motorcycles. This can be a peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable way to get around town and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also be extraordinarily dangerous. That’s why it’s critical...
Mental driving distractions are more serious than people realize
Driving distractions come in many different forms, but people often spend most of their time thinking about physical or visual distractions. For instance, a driver who is gawking at another accident is visually distracted, while a driver who is holding their phone is...
Why are teenage drivers so dangerous?
Despite numerous public safety initiatives and improvements to road signage and traffic signals over the last several decades, drivers in the St. Cloud region are often put at risk of being harmed by negligent and otherwise dangerous drivers. Some of those dangerous...
Is it safe to multitask when driving?
Multitasking is doing two things at once. For instance, some people may paint while they listen to music or run while they listen to an audiobook. It’s also something people try to do in the car. A driver may use their cellphone, change the radio station, adjust the...
Tips for driver safety during the winter months
As we enter the waning weeks of Jan. 2024, it is obvious that Mother Nature has been a bit unkind to many winter travelers this year. While we Minnesotans are used to wintry weather for about half the year, it never hurts to review some tips for safer driving. Keep...
When more than one person is negligent
If you are stopped at a stoplight when a careless driver crashes into the back of your car, you can hold that negligent driver liable to compensate you for your damages. This is the legal principle that underpins most personal injury lawsuits. But what if your...
How does drowsy driving compare to drunk driving?
If drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, why doesn’t it receive nearly as much attention? You may wonder. Statistics show that nearly 50% of American adults admit to fatigued driving. As if that isn’t scary enough, research shows that some drivers get...