Allen Ritchie

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has designated August as Brake Safety Awareness Month, and during this time, law enforcement agencies educate fleets, drivers, owner-operators and mechanics on the importance of regular brake maintenance. It's not coincidental,...

When an individual enters a nursing home in Alabama, they gain a set of rights. These rights protect residents against abuse and neglect. Some people enter nursing homes because they are waning in their abilities. Therefore, they must be cared for around the clock. In...

Self-driving cars will be coming to Alabama roads in the future. However, these vehicles are not what they seem to many. Self-driving cars will not prevent every car accident from occurring unless the designers put aside other aims and focus entirely on safety. Driver...

When many drivers in Alabama think about rollovers, they might think of large commercial trucks. It's true that vehicles with a high center of gravity, including big rigs, pickups, vans and SUVs, are especially likely to be in a rollover, but any driver of any vehicle...

It is the responsibility of a homeowner to keep up with their home maintenance, but when it comes to termites, there is often little the homeowner can do. Termite damage is often observed too late, and by then, the damage has been done. So, who is responsible for...

More people in Alabama and the rest of the U.S. are choosing to get the most out of their vehicles rather than buy new ones. This stands to reason as a car can last a good 15 years and run for up to 300,000 miles, assuming that it's well-maintained. The problem is...

Truck drivers work long hours and consequently have to contend with drowsiness. Many will rely on caffeinated beverages to stay awake, but it appears that there is a correlation between high levels of caffeinated beverage consumption and accidents. If someone you know...

While the number of crashes on Alabama highways has not risen significantly in the past several years, the number of fatal crashes has increased. In a two-year period, the total number of people killed in car accidents has risen 13%, and people are understandably...

Drivers in Alabama can benefit from technological innovations in new vehicles. That includes driver-assisted technology. Still, with these advancements in their infancy, it is important to understand their limitations. Regulatory agencies are concerned about safety....

Alabama residents may feel drowsy after springing forward one hour for daylight saving time. This problem is widespread, and according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, it even leads to an annual increase of 6% in fatal car crashes. Researchers...