Two teens are dead, and their friend is jailed, following a recent horrific high-speed collision that split the car in two in Atascocita. Both victims were students at Atascocita High School.
Beware of external distractions while driving
There are plenty of things inside of vehicles to distract motorists from the task at hand -- driving. Smartphones, fiddling with the radio or other dashboard controls, food and drink, bickering children and even casual conversations with passengers all contribute to the problem of distracted driving.
Common causes of car wrecks all drivers should know
You can control what you do when you drive, but you don't have a say in what other drivers do when they drive. This means that you can't always ensure that you are going to make it to your destination safely. It is imperative that all drivers have an understanding of the most common accident causes so that they can attempt to avoid them.
Example of a distracted-driving crash
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video that's currently circulating on Facebook and on various media sites must be a gold mine. The video clearly demonstrates the results of distracted driving.
Beware of understaffed nursing homes
If you have a loved one or family member living in a Houston nursing home or other type of long-term care facility, you may worry that he or she could fall victim to abuse.
Factors that can exacerbate road rage
If you've ever been the recipient of another motorist's one-finger salute after making a boneheaded move in traffic, you likely realize that road rage is alive and well on Texas roads. You may have even been the offender flipping off another motorist at some point.
