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Many Americans aren’t ready for it yet, but self-driving cars are coming. Nobody knows for sure when it will be the norm in automotive technology, but we know it will be – sooner or later. According to its annual automated vehicle survey, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that 71 percent of respondents fear the...

You arrive at a four-way intersection and come to a complete stop at a stop sign. It's then your turn to proceed. However, you're suddenly broadsided by a driver who either failed to stop or proceeded without first yielding the right-of-way. Accidents like this are very common on Omaha roadways and are caused by drivers...

Speeding is a common problem in Omaha, Nebraska. Last year, the state ranked No. 5 in the nation for having the highest rate of speeding violations. Additionally, insurance website Quote Wizard ranks Nebraska No. 3 for having the worst drivers, particularly because of the high rate of speeding. Lower speed limits mean reduced speeding In...

The wheels of a vehicle have constant, continual contact with the road. They spin at dizzying speeds, sometimes for hours on end. As a result, they bear the brunt of every mile we travel.   They plow through rain, mud and snow, and are all too often taken down by daily wear and tear or stray...

You may have seen it or perhaps done it yourself. You're driving and hear a notification alert on your phone, so you quickly check. No big deal, right? Wrong. The moment it takes to check is enough time for a car crash that can leave you seriously hurt.  Many drivers are likely to engage in distracted driving at some...

Rear-end accidents can happen anywhere at any time on the roadways throughout greater Omaha. One moment you could be stopped at a red light. The next moment, you could be hit from behind by an inattentive driver.   If you were struck in a rear-end accident, you may have whiplash Whiplash is the most common injury caused by...

The automotive industry is revolutionizing safety technology with new features that have the potential to reduce traffic accidents significantly.  Many Omaha drivers purchasing new vehicles will have the luxury of using these safety features. However, it's important that drivers understand the risks associated with emerging safety technology.  Weighing the pros and cons of safety technology According...

Drivers who speed up when a traffic light turns yellow, or ignore red lights altogether, wreak havoc on the roads in Nebraska. When drivers fail to stop and run a red light, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can be seriously injured.   Fatality Rate Continues To Rise  The Drive reports that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),...

You may have heard of the recklessness and aggression of drivers in urban areas like Boston, New York, Miami, Chicago, Oakland, and Los Angeles. But Omaha, Nebraska? How dangerous are Omaha roads? Insurance provider guide QuoteWizard ranked 75 cities on dangerous driving. Factors included speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, and recklessness. And surprisingly, Omaha ranked No. 1...

Nebraska roads haven't been this deadly in years. The project coordinator of the Nebraska Safety Council reports that May 2018 was the deadliest month on our roads since June 2016, with 28 people killed in a total of 24 car accidents. As Coordinator Mark Segerstrom reported: 2 fatalities were pedestrians 5 fatalities were motorcyclists 12...