Statistics show the nation has more elderly drivers than in years past. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), people age 60 and up comprised almost 26% of all driver’s license holders in 2014. That’s over 26% from 2004, when adult drivers represented 20.6% of driver’s license holders at that time. In addition, FHWA said … Continued
Do you have a hoverboard on your wish list this holiday season? If you do, then you will want to do some research when shopping for one or consider looking for an alternative gift all together. Hoverboards are predicted to be the top-selling gift this year. In fact, on Cyber Monday, one hoverboard was sold … Continued
The holiday season is a great time to be with friends, family and even our pets. While the household may be busier than usual, don’t forget about your four-legged family members! The holiday season exposes our pets to new dangers. Don’t let a joyful occasion turn into a trip to the vet. Related: Car Safety … Continued
We’ve said this many times, but riding a motorcycle is riskier than driving a car. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that motorcyclists are five times more likely to be injured, and they are also 30% more likely to die in a crash than car occupants. Now, Dainese, an Italian company with … Continued
What better way to spend summer than having a family vacation at the beach? It’s a good time to relax, detach from work and unplug. Planning a beach trip includes monitoring the weather and buying your swimwear. However, your family should also be aware of the dangers. One such danger is a rip current. Related: … Continued
It’s almost the Fourth of July! That means parades and great food. It’s also a good opportunity to spend the day with your family and friends outdoors while watching and shooting off fireworks. However, the Fourth of July is also the time when thousands of people are injured while using consumer fireworks. Related: Save Kids … Continued
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 10 people die from unintentional drownings every day. Of those deaths, two are children ages 14 or younger. Drowning is the fifth leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the United States. Children ages 1 to 4-years-old account for the highest drowning rate across … Continued
In an effort to help make bicyclists safe during a night time ride, Volvo collaborated with Sweden-based start-up company Albedo100 to make Life Paint. Life Paint is a temporary reflective spray paint for bikes. Life Paint makes cyclists easier to see on the road. This paint can be washed off and is not visible in … Continued
Buying a used vehicle requires more than just finding the most budget-friendly model. Every used car has its own history, and it’s important that you look into this before closing the deal with the seller. Don’t get tricked into buying a used car that looks good on the outside. You need to know what the … Continued
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, is Thunder Over Louisville! This officially marks the start of the Kentucky Derby Festival. There are hundreds of thousands of people who come to Louisville and Southern Indiana to watch the air show and fireworks. Dozens of them will be watching these events on the rising Ohio River. Bad flooding in … Continued
There are now more than 50 U.S. cities offering bike-share programs. According to Paul DeMaio, a transportation consultant and co-author of the Bike-Sharing Blog, the following are the nation’s 10 best and busiest bike-shares. Citi Bike, New York This is considered as the most popular bike-share program. It will be adding 6000 Citi Bikes and … Continued
Takata Corporation, the Japanese auto supplier, is in hot water after their faulty airbags have been linked to at least six deaths. All these deaths involve cars made by automaker Honda, which has announced a recall to replace defective airbags. Millions of Honda cars, that were part of the Takata recall, have not been repaired, … Continued
Whether you approve of it or not, there’s no stopping auto manufacturers from creating self-driving cars. On the bright side, these self-driving cars can offer several benefits to commuters. As consultants at McKinsey & Co. put it, autonomous vehicles could reshape our lives. Self-driving cars allow you to relax If you’re commuting 120 minutes a … Continued
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s time to spring forward by an hour. While it’s nice to gain more sunlight in the evening, did you know this time change affects your body and productivity at work? Related: Sweet Dreams Turn Into Nightmares Your body’s internal clock Till Roenneberg, a German chronobiologist, stated … Continued
The first major snowstorm of the season hit Louisville on Monday, February 16, 2015. As a result, roads were buried, schools were closed and flights were cancelled. Recently, Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky. He asked residents to stay off the roads so that crews could treat them. States of emergency … Continued
A new study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that the smallest, cheapest cars are also those with the highest death rates. IIHS looked at the sales volume of vehicles from 2008 – 2011 model years and found that the Kia Rio, Nissan Versa and the Hyundai Accent are also the … Continued
App driven, ride-sharing services help reduce drunk driving incidents, according to a recent study conducted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber. Nearly four out of five respondents said that because of ride-sharing apps, they were less likely to drive themselves home after drinking. Also, 57% said that they would have ended up driving, … Continued
Snow and ice are a dangerous combination for drivers. According to news reports, at least 477 were killed due to icy roads alone during 2008-2009 winter seasons. In the following two years, 2009-2010, 458 died. Also, based on a report by the Federal Highway Administration, more than 5,870,000 automobile crashes are recorded each year. Of … Continued
Soon, you may be able to pedal your way to your next destination without hauling your own bike from home. Around 40 U.S. cities, including the neighboring Indianapolis, have already established bike-sharing programs. Now Louisville is next in line. Louisville bike-sharing program After months of preparation, the Metro Louisville officials are drawing closer to kicking … Continued
Multiple vehicle accident, injured nine At least nine people were injured, three of whom were children, in a crash involving three vehicles in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood. Witness stated that a truck was driving fast, ran a stop sign and then ran into a Sedan. The truck then flipped, while the Sedan hit an SUV and … Continued
A bike-sharing program is coming to Louisville! On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, a bike-share public meeting was held and everyone was invited to talk about the idea, discuss potential station locations and give suggestions for locations. The meeting took place at the Urban Design Studio, 507 S 3rd Street. Related: Tentative List Of Bike Stations … Continued
Falling asleep behind the wheel may seem harmless, but it could be deadly. You could drive off the road or hit another driver. It’s a scary scenario to imagine. Drowsy driving is more common than you think It may be surprising but drowsy driving can be just as fatal as drunk driving. In fact, the … Continued
When you drink and drive, you are exposing yourself and others to harm. It’s dangerous and could be deadly. Whether you’re alone in your car or with a passenger, always put safety first and drive sober. Related: Uber Forms Alliance with MADD Drunk driving statistics Almost 13,000 people die and hundreds of thousands are injured … Continued
Every year in the United States, around 450,000 public school buses drive on the road. These buses travel thousands of miles each year and take thousands of children to and from school. Unfortunately, accidents do happen. In Kentucky, 1,414 collisions directly or indirectly involved a school bus. These accidents left 488 injured and five dead. … Continued
A dump truck driver was killed after a collision with a train. This goes to show us that even road giants like dump trucks can get involved in accidents. Please be careful while driving, regardless of the type of vehicle you’re driving. Dump truck and train crash According to the report, the 52-year-old driver Steven … Continued
