Habits are acquired behaviors or behavioral patterns repeated so frequently they become almost involuntary. The longer you drive, the more driving habits you develop, some good, some bad. Putting on your seat belt, checking your mirrors, and using your turn signals are good, nearly involuntary driving habits for most. However,…
Forty-Seven Vehicles Involved in Large Pile-Up As many people dig out of their driveways in northern Missouri, most of us are aware of the tragic multi-car pile up last Friday. A Platte City woman was killed and a 74 year-old driver was seriously injured. In the aftermath of this truck and car crash,…
Every driver should clearly know the law: It is strictly illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. These laws are in place due to the extremely high risk that a drunk driver will cause a crash and devastating injuries to innocent motorists. Despite the laws…
Predicted Snow Impacts Various Parts of Missouri Roadways According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were five car crash fatalities over the weekend. Local law enforcement also worked fatal crashes in addition to the MSHP. The northern portion of the state received quite a bit more snow than did the…
Take Great Care When Driving in These Locations Statistics indicate that traffic crashes in Missouri caused 766 deaths, 47,977 injuries, and property damage to more than 103,000 vehicles in a single year. While crashes can occur almost anywhere, they occur far more frequently at intersections. Whether you drive a car…