Many drivers think they can safely text while driving
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on October 23, 2017 at 7:36 pm by rehmlaw
Sometimes, a person’s views of their own abilities don’t reflect reality. One situation in which such a disconnect can be quite harmful is when a person is driving. If a person assumes they are a better and more responsible driver than they actually are, they could potentially pose a major danger to others, including motorcyclists who share the roads with them.
State patrol engaging in education efforts on teen driver safety
Car Accidents | Posted on October 13, 2017 at 7:24 pm by rehmlaw
It is not uncommon for auto accidents here in Nebraska to involve teen drivers. According to state authorities, around one out of every five reportable traffic accidents last year involved a teen driver. This is despite the fact that only 7 percent of the state’s driving population are teens.
U.S. gets bad grades in walkability report
Car Accidents | Posted on October 6, 2017 at 7:29 pm by rehmlaw
How is the U.S. doing when it comes to walkability? A recent report suggests it is doing rather poorly. The report was by an advisory panel that the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance set up. In the report, America was given letter grades for various factors relating to walkable communities and walking. The grades the report gave the U.S. would likely fill a parent with dread if their child received them. The nation was given an “F” in several of the categories.
