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Bicycling Safety: The San Diego Century is Coming Up!
A bicyclist was killed at this weekend’s Tour de Palm Springs, but event organizers have called it a fluke and say there is no need to overhaul safety measures to protect bicyclists. According to The Desert Sun, Saturday’s death was caused by a 21-year-old driver suspected of going 100 mph on a stretch of roadway with a 50 mph speed limit. Outside of another fatality three years ago, the annual ride – which stretches 100 miles through the Coachella Valley – has had few problems in its 20-year history.
Understand Your Coverage as a Ride-Share Driver
As ride-share driving for Uber, Lyft, or other has become more popular, it is important to understand the insurance coverage that applies when you are at work behind the wheel.
Semi-Truck Drivers Will Soon Be Replaced With Self-Driving Trucks
Self-driving cars will soon be a reality, but self driving semi-truck may a reality a lot sooner. A lot of automakers like Tesla, Volvo, Daimler, Embark and others are using autonomous technology to create robotic semi truck drivers.
Driving Out of Town for the Holidays?
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it is likely you, like millions of other Americans, will be driving to visit friends and family. According to AAA, Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times of the year. Almost one in six Americans travel at least 50 miles over the holiday weekend.
New Background Check Requirements for Ride-Share Drivers
Uber’s introduction of a “safe rides” fee a few years ago angered lots of customers who thought they should not have to pay an extra fee for their safety. That fee generated more than $449 million in revenue for Uber over the last two years, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Help Prevent Distracted Driving
The number of accidents caused by distracted driving is growing due to increased popularity of mobile devices. Texting while driving or checking social media while driving has led to injury and loss of life in many accidents. Recent statistics provided by the Federal Communications Commission is a sobering reality check.
Tips for Driving in Bad Weather
As we look forward to the holiday season and cozy weather, we must remain careful and alert when driving in bad weather. In 2016, San Diego received 8.18 inches of rainfall. While this does not compare to many cities across the United States, it is likely you may be out of town visiting loved ones in cities that receive much heavier rainfall or even snow. It is best to remind yourself of safe driving practices if you are forced to drive in bad weather conditions.
San Diego Walk Like MADD Event of 2017
Drunk driving is incredibly debilitating, and it can result in horrible consequences. In just the year 2016, 11 fatal DUI crashes took place in San Diego, with a total of 16 deaths. Despite how commonly it occurs, drunk driving is 100% preventable and our law firm is passionate about helping organizations such as MADD to impact the problem of impaired drivers.
The Top 10 Reasons People Get Injured While Driving
Every time you drive your car you risk your life and others around you due to the decisions you make. Whether your decision involves breaking a law or just not being aware of the road, here are some of the top 10 reasons why people get injured in car accidents.
San Diego Drivers Ranked 5th Worst in America
According to data compiled by QuoteWizard Insurance, the citizens of San Diego were ranked the 5th worst drivers in America. This was a surprising rank above Los Angeles who was ranked 6th on the list. This list was compiled by accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and citations to formulate where every city fell on the list and included 75 of the most populated cities in America.
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