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Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) provide the highest level of automated vehicle technology available to the public right now. ADAS uses sensors and cameras to detect road conditions and driver error and is designed to adjust accordingly. Sounds great, doesn’t it? AAA, however, has concluded that the electronic system is far from dependable. The AAA...

Nobody can predict when they will be involved in a car accident. You could be sitting at a red light and be rear-ended by a distracted driver. Or, you could be broadsided at a signalized intersection by a driver who failed to stop. While we can't always control the likelihood of being involved in a...

Large commercial trucks are an important part of our economy. Since they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds with fully-loaded cargo, it takes a great deal of skill and responsibility to operate one of these massive vehicles. One of the most dangerous things a commercial truck driver can do is get behind the wheel...

Washington is still in the process of loosening its COVID-19 restrictions. That means that our roadways could soon return to a somewhat normal state. Over the last few months, vehicular traffic in Washington dropped significantly. As a result, the rate of crashes dropped. This doesn't necessarily mean that our roadways became safer. In April 2020,...

You never know what you're going to encounter on your daily commute or when traveling in an unknown area. It could be a pothole in the road, a sharp curve, a downed tree or hazardous weather. You may prepare yourself ahead of time by staying up-to-date with the weather and traffic conditions. You may also...

When unexpected objects appear in the road, drivers may do whatever it takes to avoid hitting them. For this reason, road debris can be a major contributing factor in car accidents. In some cases, hitting road debris that suddenly falls off another vehicle can be unavoidable. Large objects in the road and flying objects can...

St. Patrick's Day is one of the most popular holidays for drinking. According to WalletHub, the average person celebrating St. Patrick's Days has about 4.2 drinks — enough to cause impairment. Of course, this becomes a problem when mixed with driving. From 2014-2018, nearly 250 people died in traffic collisions in the U.S. on St....

Uninsured motorist (UIM) coverage is not required for Washington drivers, yet insurance companies are required to offer it. Those who choose not to purchase UIM must reject it in writing. Sadly, many drivers fail to recognize the benefits of adding UIM to their insurance policies. They may do so to save money in the short...

It may be difficult to stay calm after being involved in a car accident, especially when it’s clear that someone else’s reckless behavior caused it. It’s best to make sure that everyone involved is OK and call the police immediately. If you are in an area where you can be struck by another car, it’s...