After the U.S. president's recent comments about the alleged "bowling ball test" employed by Japan to prevent American-made automobiles from being sold by the country, everyone is asking what this strange test could be. The bowling ball test (and other tests like it)...
Month: March 2018
Can a truck drive in the left lane in Virginia?
The left lane of an interstate, often referred to as the "fast" lane, is for passing. Faster traffic stays to the left, while slower traffic, such as those who are about to exit, stays to the right. This limits congestion and helps everyone move at roughly the rate...
The impact of alcohol on drivers and why it leads to car crashes
Moderate alcohol use in a controlled environment can be safe, but excessive use -- which is often not as much as people think -- by those who then get behind the wheel can turn deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that one person is...
5 ways to avoid a motorcycle crash
Regardless of who is at fault for any given motorcycle collision, approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes reported to authorities involve death or injuries according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Perhaps the most distressing...
4 things never to do after a car crash
The first time you're in a car accident, you may feel at a loss for what to do. It's overwhelming and chaotic. You have no experience to lean on. You also desperately don't want to make a mistake that will make your situation worse. To help, here are four things you...
Does that property have an easement?
Before a real estate transaction is complete, one of the key questions you want to ask is simple: Does the property have an easement? Most of the time, the answer is no. However, if it does, it's important to understand what it means. The right to use the property...
2017 saw a record number of pedestrian deaths: Why?
The vulnerability of a pedestrian in the event that he or she is struck by a motor vehicle is obvious. A driver in a car is protected by thousands of pounds of metal and safety equipment, and a pedestrian's body is completely exposed to injury. Add the fact that...