Summer Boating Safety Tips
Summer Boating Safety Tips in North Dakota Summer is an excellent time to kick back, relax and spend time with family and friends. But it’s also a time which brings additional risks associated with boating and other water-related accidents. Whether you own a boat, you’re heading out on a friend’s boat, or you’re renting a…
Read MoreBoating Rules Help to Prevent Accidents
Boating Rules Help to Prevent Accidents If you are heading out on the water this summer, it’s important to keep it in mind that the boating rules established by the state of North Dakota are there to protect you. In many cases, these boating rules have been designed after years of study and in response…
Read MoreWrong Way Accidents on the Rise
Wrong-Way Accidents on the Rise They account for only 3 percent of the collisions on highways in North Dakota and throughout the U.S., but highway safety officials are concerned about the rise in wrong-way driving accidents. The reason for their concern is the severity of such accidents as two vehicles collide head-on at high speeds.…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving Is Common but Preventable
Drowsy Driving Common in North Dakota and Throughout the U.S. If you asked the average person to name the top three causes of car accidents, chances are that driving under the influence of alcohol or drunks, texting and driving, and speeding would be the responses. Lack of sleep and driver fatigue would probably not be…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads the Nation in Traffic Fatalities
North Dakota Shares Top Spot on List of States With Highest Traffic Fatalities A university study has identified the states in which the likelihood of dying in a car collision is high, and North Dakota tied for first place. The ranking was based on the proportion of deaths in motor vehicle accidents to deaths from…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads Nation in Drunken Driving
Harsh Winter Weather and Impaired Drivers Combine to Make North Dakota Highways the Most Dangerous in the U.S. North Dakota motor vehicle drivers have the highest risk of being in a fatal accident with a drunk driver than drivers in any other state. A recent study listed North Dakota as the state with the most…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident
Steps to Take After a Car Accident The actions you take after a car accident are important. There are nearly 20,000 car accidents each year in North Dakota, resulting in more than 5,000 injuries. While no one plans to get into an accident, everyone should be prepared if it happens. Your preparedness after an accident…
Read MorePolice Warn North Dakota Pedestrians about Dangers
Pedestrian accidents are certainly nothing new, but they have a devastating impact when they happen. As temperatures are on the rise across North Dakota, police are warning pedestrians to be even more careful. Despite the fact that there are plenty of designated walking zones and walking to and from destinations is becoming a more popular…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Car Accidents and North Dakota Teenagers
Car Accidents and Teenagers in North Dakota Communities across North Dakota are focusing on the number-one cause of death impacting teenagers across the state: car accidents. According to the Department of Transportation’s research, every three hours a teen driver is involved in a vehicle accident. Distracted driving and use of cell phones on the road…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Now Leads to More Accidents than Driving Under the Influence
Texting and Driving Now Leads to More Accidents Than Driving Under the Influence Although accidents caused by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to catastrophic injuries and are still an extreme problem across the United States, distracted driving is becoming a leading cause of accidents. Despite the fact that cellphone-related…
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