No matter how skilled a driver you are, trouble arises when you have to merge in or around Seattle. Traffic in King County and surrounding areas is, regrettably, horrendous. A recent study found the Seattle area has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation. Merging is where a great deal of this congestion …
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Failure to Yield Accidents in Seattle
Failure to Yield Accidents in Seattle – There are countless intersections, crosswalks, and merging lanes throughout Seattle and King County that require certain drivers to yield to other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Sometimes, a traffic sign dictates the requirement to yield. Many other times, it is an inherent rule. Drivers are expected to know when …
Drowsy Driving in Seattle
Far too many drivers are getting behind the wheel while overly tired and sleepy. While we may be used to functioning while a little tired, drivers rarely recognize the extent of the dangers of drowsy driving. In some cases, it can be as bad as drinking and driving and lead to serious collisions. Drowsy driving …
Speed-Related Auto Accidents in Seattle
Every year, hundreds—if not thousands—of auto accidents in Seattle occur because of speeding. Driving too fast is one of the most common contributing factors to collisions across the U.S., and all too often, it is deadly. In 2017, speeding led to 9,717 fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These deaths accounted …
Distracted Driving in Seattle, WA
One of the most common causes of car accidents in Seattle and around King County is distracted driving. In 2017, the State of Washington saw 11,504 distracted driving accidents and 87 resulting fatalities. The Seattle Times reported that Seattle itself had more than 1,340 distracted driving accidents. By having a driver’s license and heading out …
