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More Americans are getting less sleep today than at any other time in history. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, roughly 70 percent of adults get insufficient sleep at least once per month. That may not seem like a big deal, but that one night with a few hours of sleep loss can have...

Car makers, safety advocates, lawmakers, and technology professionals have all been working together. Their goal: to prevent the high number of deaths that occur on U.S. roads each year. According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 36,560 people were killed in crashes across the United States in 2018 — down only slightly from 2017 (37,473 deaths). Vehicle...

Distracted driving is everywhere on Arkansas roads, and sadly, it's becoming the new norm. Today, more drivers are immersing themselves in the use of technology — many of whom are completely unaware of the dangers they pose to others. More than 3,100 people died across the United States in 2017 due to crashes caused by distracted...

Do you ever consider the risks of being injured in a car fire? If you're like most drivers, the answer is probably no. Car fires happen more often than we might think, however, according to data cited in a Consumer Reports article. The leading culprits are mechanical or electrical defects. What do the numbers reveal about...

Until the school year in Arkansas starts up, we're still in the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. This dangerous period for teen drivers starts on Memorial Day weekend and runs until Labor Day weekend. The American Automobile Association (AAA) discusses why this period is so risky for teen drivers by identifying three key factors –...

We have more distractions than ever before in our daily lives. The pervasive spread of technology in the form of smartphones has contributed to most of our distractions, but many of the cars we drive today also have numerous features that have ways of distracting us while driving. A recent article in Psychology Today puts...

Many drivers in Arkansas are distracted behind the wheel at some point. They could take their eyes off the road for a few seconds to reach for an item, switch a song on a music player, or take a sip of coffee. Psychology Today breaks down the three forms of distraction that can lead to...

Ever hear of the “Idaho Stop” law? If you’re a resident of Arkansas, you should become familiar with it. We’re the second state in the United States to legalize it. The law – which got its name by being first implemented in Idaho – was first passed in 1982 and has since proven to be...

You change your vehicle’s oil diligently. You make sure your tires are inflated properly and your wheels are aligned. You had that squeak checked with your trusted mechanic. Arkansas drivers should routinely check their vehicles for these kinds of concerns and stay on top of vehicle recalls. These practices can help drivers avoid preventable accidents....

Regular warnings to motorists about the dangers of handling a phone while driving doesn’t seem to have discouraged them, according to the latest research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the 2018 survey, cell phone use while driving is up 57 percent. A 2018 national survey by the AAA Foundation for...