Drowsy drivers pose a risk to themselves and every other driver on the road. Some drowsy drivers can cause far more damage than others, though. Professional drivers - especially truckers - often top this category. But why are drowsy truckers such a risk? Just how...
Traffic accidents are so common that many people dismiss them as a necessary cost of motor vehicle travel. Thankfully, however, there are groups out there who understand that small changes can make a big difference. As such, they work diligently to track accident data...
Most Olean area residents understand the importance of driving safely and obeying traffic laws. Unfortunately, there are still drivers out there who believe they are above the law and put everyone they meet at risk. Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic...
It can be hard to ignore a text or phone call. We may feel like, in the age of smartphones, that we must always be immediately available to those trying to reach us. However, some people in the Olean area will try to engage in the dangerous practice of texting and...
In Olean and throughout New York, there are inherent concerns when people in passenger vehicles are sharing the road with large trucks. Due to their sheer size, these vehicles can be intimidating on their own. Other factors can also be problematic including speeding,...
One of the joys of summer is pulling off those heavy winter shoes and slipping into something more comfortable. With no need for protection from the snow or cold, the hotter weather is a call to paint those toenails and let your feet breathe. When running around the...
Planning to listen to music the next time you get in the car? If you’re like most drivers, it’s such a given that you probably haven’t even thought about it. It’s just what you do when you drive. For those who are very busy with work, families, school and the like,...
Summer can be fun, relaxing and enjoyable. Most of us think about Fourth of July parades, fireworks, days at the beach, taking the boat out on the water or going on exciting road trips. However, summer can also be deadly. This is especially true for teens. In fact,...
Imagine that you’re driving at night. You see headlights coming over the hill ahead of you, but you assume they’re just in the oncoming lane. You turn your brights down so as not to blind that driver. Then they come over the hill at a high rate of speed, and you see...
How often do you think someone passes away in a drunk driving accident? It’s probably a lot more frequent than you realize. Statistics show that about 30 die daily in these accidents. That means that it takes less than an hour -- roughly 50 minutes, on average -- for...
