Many factors go into determining the safest seat in a car at any given moment of any given accident. Therefore, there is not one seat that is always the safest. There are, however, some cases where it is more likely that the backseat behind the driver (that is, the left rear seat) is the safest […]
The risk of injury or death in a car accident depends on many factors. However, it can be argued that the driver’s seat is the safest seat for one reason—the person in that seat controls the car. Although most people would never intentionally hurt their passengers, at the moment before impact, pure instinctual self-preservation may […]
No law in California requires you to wear shoes while driving a motor vehicle in the state. That said, is it a good idea to wear shoes while driving? That is a question of individual preference and experience, but here are some considerations. Are you used to driving without shoes? If you are not used […]
As a general rule, it is a violation of California law for a driver to cover both ears with a headset or earplugs. This includes earplugs and earbuds inserted into the ear canal. Although it is illegal to drive with both ears covered, driving with only one ear covered at a time is acceptable. This […]
Picture driving down the road, and suddenly you notice a large hazard in the road. You try to avoid it, but you are not able to. As a result, your car crashes, and you are injured. Who is responsible for your injuries, the injuries of your passengers, and the damage to your car? The answer […]
Brake checking is when a driver applies their brakes in front of another vehicle to get them to slow down or prevent that driver from tailgating. It goes without saying that it is unsafe to tailgate another driver. However, it is just as dangerous to brake check a tailgating vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, the […]
