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Nobody ever expects to be in a car accident, but for the average driver, it happens every 17.9 years, according to CarInsurance.com. If you drive in the state of Florida, you are already a statistic. You will likely be involved in a crash at some point in your lifetime, possibly more than once. It doesn't...

The greater Sarasota area is the fourth most dangerous for walkers in the United States, according to a recent study. The metropolitan North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton section suffered 194 pedestrian deaths from 2008-2017, according to the nonprofit Smart Growth America. The study found Florida the most dangerous state for pedestrians with 5,433 fatalities in the 10-year period....

  Nearly two years ago, a pedestrian lost her life in Arizona after being struck by a self-driving Uber. Early reports found that the operator of the car was distracted. Through further investigation, however, the car was found not to be fully optimized with technology that could have prevented the crash, according to CNN. Investigation...

If you plan on buying a used car in Florida, you may reap the benefit of spending less money on something almost as reliable as a new car. It is absolutely critical that you do your homework both on the dealership and any vehicle you intend to purchase, however. Doing so may not only save...

With Thanksgiving and the holidays just around the corner, Florida drivers should be vigilant when it comes to drunk driving. While law enforcement will be out in full force looking for impaired drivers, they can't be everywhere all the time. Sadly, many impaired drivers will still get behind the wheel, despite the risks. According to...

Drivers rarely ever anticipate them, but according to Consumer Reports, car fires are more prevalent than many people think. About 3 million Hyundai and Kia models were scrutinized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for their potential risk of catching fire. During an investigation, more than 3,000 incidents were confirmed by the automakers, who...

If you are in a front-end car accident, you probably think riding in the rear seat is safest – farther away from the impact and less likely to result in injuries or death. You would be wrong. Car manufacturers have made huge gains in protecting front-seat occupants, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

For older drivers, simple steps like exercise and stretching can mean the difference between “being old” and being old without the right to drive. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that increased fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that can result in older adults having to limit driving. AAA...

Older motorists often are forced to quit driving because fatigue and poor physical conditioning make them a safety risk to themselves and others. That doesn’t have to be the case, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study says older drivers can improve their driving skills, enabling them to driver...

Big cities like Miami, Florida, are among places in the U.S. reporting increases in pedestrian deaths --now at a near-30-year high. A recent report blames the increase in pedestrian deaths on drivers distracted by cell phones and an increase in high-impact SUVs on the road. From 2008-2017, pedestrian accident deaths increased 35 percent, to 5,977...