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With more then 2.5 million rear end collisions reported each year, the National Safety Council says that those types of collisions are the most common type of car accident. They typically occur when a driver is following a car too closely or is driving too fast to stop. In rear end collisions, the driver of the rear car usually is liable, if found to be negligent, and he must provide compensation to cover all the expenses pertaining to the accident.
Every time you cross a street, you make 26 different decisions --- even more if you are walking a bike across the street. Safety considerations for street crossing become especially important when there is no traffic signal to help.
If you drive a car in Michigan you must make sure that you properly restrain children as specified under the state's child restraint law. In 1982, Michigan made child restraint devices compulsory for children under the age of four. While usage rates have increased since then, compliance and proper use are still areas of concern, according to a Wayne State University study on child passenger safety.
To many teens, drinking may seem like a perfectly acceptable pastime or even a rite of passage. In 2005, approximately 10.8 million people between ages 12 and 20 (about 28 percent of them) reported drinking within the past month (2005 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health). Of this group, about 7.2 million reported binge drinking. Since teen drinking is so prevalent, it is important for teens and adults to be aware of its dangers so that they may make educated decisions about using alcohol.
Child predators sometimes use car lures to kidnap kids, get expert tips and advice on child safety in this free video.
