Author Archives: Chelsie

Common Driving Habits and How to Avoid Them

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Chelsie

Your car should only be used for one thing: getting from one place to another. If you are in your car and it’s moving, the only thing you should be focusing on is driving. Driving safely takes complete involvement of … Continue reading →

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Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Chelsie

Falling asleep at the wheel has become a common cause of accidents in Washington State, especially in rural areas that have long, empty roads. Most of the recent accidents have been semi-truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel. This is … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics: The Fatal Dangers of Riding

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Chelsie

Motorcycles have always been synonymous with danger because of the alarming accident statistics that are connected with them. When motorcycles are involved in accidents with another vehicle, 77% are struck in the front and only 7% are struck from behind … Continue reading →

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Issaquah Teen Killed in Three Car Collision on I-405

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Chelsie

On Tuesday morning a little past 10 a.m., Tyler Lucas, 18, was driving his 2005 Dodge Neon north in the far left lane on I-405 just passed I-90 in Bellevue when he swerved suddenly to avoid stopping traffic.  His car … Continue reading →

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Cities with the Worst Road Rage

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Chelsie

The two attributes that define “road rage” are angry drivers that overreact or lose their tempers, and aggressive driving that includes cutting into lanes, tailgating, speeding, and honking. When asked the major causes of road rage, the most frequent answers … Continue reading →

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Unrestrained Pets Pose Driving Dangers

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Chelsie

Although there are no definite numbers, tens of thousands of car accidents are believed to be caused by unrestrained pets every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,474 people were killed and 448,000 injured in distracted driving … Continue reading →

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3-year-old Ejected in Violent Seattle Car Crash

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Chelsie

On January 4, 2011 two children were seriously injured in a car accident in Seattle’s Central District. The accident occurred at S. Main St. and 20th Ave. S at an intersection with no stop signs. A Toyota sedan carrying four … Continue reading →

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