Most motorists are familiar with the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, there's another form of impaired driving that many people are regularly guilty of – fatigued driving. While driving drowsy or fatigued can increase the risk of...
Brake failure is a leading cause of semitruck accidents
Watching a semitruck approach in your rearview mirror can be unnerving. It can be particularly scary when you are traveling down a steep hill. You would be wise to exercise extreme caution under these circumstances because almost 30 percent of all semitruck crashes...
The complexities of driving a big truck in Pennsylvania
Construction zones, gravel-covered roadways and slick surfaces cause Pennsylvania auto accidents throughout the year. Even when you focus on the road, a crash can happen. Big truck involvement can add complexity and severity to collisions on I-78, Route 22 and the...
How can you drive defensively in a semi truck?
While operating a truck on a highway, you may observe many people in cars who are unaware of blind spots in your mirrors. Some drivers tend to turn sharply or be otherwise dangerously close to causing an accident. By learning to drive defensively, you can help prevent...
Top causes of truck accidents
Commercial trucks are much more complicated than the pickup trucks that many of us drive. Many factors come into play when someone is driving a commercial vehicle, and it only takes one problem to cause catastrophic injuries. There is a lot to know about how to...
Why semi-trucks pose so much danger on the road
If you have ever felt uneasy when driving next to a semi-truck, you are not alone. In a survey conducted by Esurance on common driving phobias, 20 percent of people reported feeling anxious when driving near large trucks. While many car drivers do their best to be...
Top tips for sharing the road with semi-trucks
Truck driving is a perilous occupation. Apart from grueling long-distance drives, truck drivers face bad weather, fatigue, mechanical failures, and unpredictable actions on the part of other drivers. Anything can happen on the road, and an accident involving a truck...
How truck accidents differ from car crashes
You don’t need anyone to tell you truck crashes can be devastating. The massive size and weight of these vehicles makes them truly dangerous. Drivers are far more likely to suffer injuries if they collide with a truck than with a car. But that’s not the only way truck...
How to prevent truck accidents
We see semi-trucks and other large trucks on the road all the time. In fact, it is so often that we do not think twice about it unless they are moving slowly and causing a backup, blocking traffic or simply in the way. Despite these everyday occurrences, it is crucial...
How to safely share the road with tractor-trailers
Interstate highways were designed for efficient and safe travel. However, accidents happen. Commuters in the Leigh Valley know that I-78 is no stranger to tractor-trailer accidents. A collision with a tractor-trailer is devastating and can lead to lifelong...
