Author: Tim Tate

If you’ve spent any time behind the wheel in Dallas, chances are you’ve encountered road rage before. Sometimes, when a driver feels that another motorist has inconvenienced them, they react in an unhealthy way. As they let their anger get the best of them, they may honk, tailgate, cut off…

After an accident, your first instinct may be to call the insurance company and just let them take care of everything. However, no matter how friendly the adjuster may be on the phone, it’s important to remember that they are not your friend. Insurance company representatives can and will do…

Many Texas drivers are aware of the dangers of things like drunk driving, speeding, and tailgating. But one thing some drivers may not be aware of is the inherent danger of driving too close to a vehicle, emergency responder, roadside crew, or anyone else that’s close to the road or…

Texans seem to have earned a bad reputation when it comes to driving, and they are often mocked for their terrible driving skills. Is this reputation earned or overblown? A new study is shedding some light on the worst drivers in the U.S. What it found might surprise you. Are…

Drunk driving accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence in Texas and across the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports there were 10,142 deaths due to drunk driving nationwide in a recent year, while the Texas Department of Transportation says 914 people died in drunk driving crashes statewide…

Despite being the subject of some of the biggest recalls in automotive history, it seems the saga of the defective Takata airbags refuses to end. Ford recently announced it would recall about three million vehicles, including 2.7 million vehicles in the United States, due to issues with the inflators in…

In 2020, while in the grip of a pandemic, several states imposed lockdowns in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This left most of the nation’s streets and highways nearly deserted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that daily household trips decreased by as…

Many motorcyclists wonder, “Is lane splitting legal in Texas?” Under current driving laws in Texas, the practice of lane splitting by motorcycle riders is outlawed. Although no statute expressly mentions lane splitting, the Texas Transportation Code does require all motorists to remain within a single lane of travel. This effectively…

Are you waiting for an accident to learn what your auto insurance will cover? It’s a good idea to know what the policy contains before a crash occurs and what to do if you have been hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Texas Law & Financial Responsibility For Car…