Many dangers affect a driver’s ability to make it to their destination safely. However, inattentional blindness is one of the dangers that gets less coverage. What exactly is it? How does it affect drivers, and why does it pose such a potential threat? Defining inattentional blindness Simply Psychology discusses inattentional blindness. This is a natural phenomenon that actually helps people out in daily life. If a person had to sort through every single piece of information they received per second via their five senses, they would feel too overwhelmed to do anything. Inattentional blindness ..read more

Car accidents happen every day, and they are often caused by speeding. While many crashes end in minor vehicle repairs or small injuries, others lead to tragedy and costs to the taxpayer in Oklahoma. According to Safe Ride 4 Kids, speeding is the number two leading cause of car accidents and causes close to a third of accidents that result in fatalities. Speeding is not just about obeying the speed limit, but also driving at a safe speed for current conditions. A speed limit of 55 miles per hour on a highway may not be realistic in a snowstorm. Drivers should not only follow the law but also a ..read more

Toxic behavior is all too common in the workplace, and employees can face emotional injuries like the physical ones caused by an illness or injury at work. The Workplace Bullying Institute estimates that over a third of Americans deal with workplace bullying, and this number is even higher with remote workers. Whenever an unbalanced power dynamic exists, abuse can occur. While some employees may bully others, perhaps the most stressful type of toxic behavior in the workplace occurs when a boss regularly bullies an employee. Is it abuse or normal stress? Normal stress is part of work, and many ..read more

Working on a construction site can often bring with it unique challenges and dangers, especially when a worker is high up on a scaffold. Back and neck trauma from an injury can leave a person unable to work or even drive. Understanding why these accidents happen and how they leave people with serious injuries is crucial when thinking about what steps to take next. Total collapse According to the United States Department of Labor, scaffolds that are not properly constructed can become unstable. When too much weight is on a certain part of the platform, a scaffold could collapse and send workers ..read more

Drowsy driving is a major problem that drivers across the country have to deal with. To that end, it is important to know what causes drowsy driving. While many people believe that a simple lack of sleep relates to all drowsy driving cases, this is not necessarily true. Acute sleeping problems The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss the impact of drowsy driving on driver safety. Many people know by now that drowsy driving rivals other forms of distracted driving in terms of driver safety risk, including texting while driving and intoxicated driving. However, many people falsely ..read more

Teenage drivers pose a risk to themselves and others on the road due to numerous factors. Their lack of experience, especially, means they tend to get into accidents more frequently than other age groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for teenagers. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risk of them causing crashes. Stats for teenage vehicular deaths An average of eight teenagers die every day because of vehicle accidents. These deaths result in more than $40 billion in related costs every year, not to m ..read more

If you have asthma, you undoubtedly know just how scary the condition can be. After all, during an attack, you might struggle both to take air into your lungs and to exhale carbon dioxide. If you do not receive immediate medical attention, serious asthma attacks can be fatal. As an asthma sufferer, you might know exactly what triggers your flare-ups. Unfortunately, if you have never been through a motor vehicle accident, you also might not realize a car crash can cause an asthma attack. Stress and asthma According to the Cleveland Clinic, a stressful event can trigger an asthma attack. Motor v ..read more

Distracted driving causes injuries and death for drivers in the United States each day. Farmer’s Insurance notes that nearly 10 individuals a day die on U.S. roadways due to drivers taking their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road. Many drivers may not realize that even minor distractions may lead to a serious car wreck; however, keeping the following tips in mind may prevent accidents and serious injuries to drivers and passengers alike. 1. Use a cell phone driving app Cell phone use behind the wheel is a major distraction for many drivers, especially young people and teens who ha ..read more

As you stumble out of your car immediately after an accident and look around, you may feel confused about what to do to protect yourself and others. Being vigilant and taking active steps during this time can make a big impact. Take notice of people and their vehicles According to the AARP, you should check the area and roads near your car for any people hurt or in need of extra help. If they are all able to walk and the vehicles still work, you should all make sure to move them out of the way of incoming traffic. Putting hazard lights on is another way to alert any people driving by so that t ..read more

Trucking companies are always looking for ways to make driving safer for those who operate large commercial trucks. Telematics technology has received an enthusiastic thumbs-up from experts, but truck drivers are not totally on board. What is this technology, and how does it help to reduce crashes? In the driver’s seat Telematics technology enables a supervisor or manager to look inside the cab to monitor truck driver performance and see first-hand whether the driver is exhibiting any kind of high-risk behavior. Telematics programs can help to improve driver safety and reduce truck-related acc ..read more