When it comes to the use of cellphones while operating motor vehicles, there is no doubt that it's dangerous. Indeed, if you're a single mother driving your kids to school in the morning, you've probably seen far too many people with their eyes on their cellphones...
New Year's Eve can be fun for those headed to parties, and at events, alcohol often makes a debut. Staying safe should be a priority, and even though many young adults feel they face little risk, the truth is that all people are at risk during New Year's Eve, even...
The so-called cold and flu season is upon us. Hopefully, you will dodge the bullet this year and not get sick. Most of us know how miserable a bout of the flu or a serious cold can be. And while it is best to stay home and get plenty of rest, sometimes it is necessary...
There is no shortage of gizmos and gadgets that are used for both entertainment and productivity purposes. Smartphones and tablets have become particularly ubiquitous, and they allow people to have near-constant access to the internet. On the whole, these devices are...
With the holidays fast approaching, your chances of being involved in a car crash due to a drunk driver are greatly increased. People are attending parties and consuming more alcohol than usual and you may be more distracted while taking care of shopping lists and...
We all have responsibilities when we get behind the wheel to travel on California's roadways. So long as we remain focused and drive defensively, we should have no trouble arriving at our destination safely. Unfortunately, in Kern County we have been experiencing...
Ridesharing is another term for carpooling. Ridehailing is hiring a driver to pick you up and take you to a specific destination. Companies like Uber and Lyft are a sort of hybrid of these two, though they self-identify as ridesharing companies. And because they...
What started as a video game years ago has recently had a renaissance as an interactive phone app. Pokemon has actually appeared in a variety of formats, such as TV shows and trading cards, but it is the app, Pokemon GO that has swept the nation of late. This mobile...
Traffic laws prohibit people from performing distracting activities while driving. Text messaging is one of those activities. Sending, receiving and typing a message while driving can be prosecuted. In case the distraction leads to an accident, the other driver may...
Just signed into law, California becomes the first state to legalize lane splitting. What does this mean for motorists? For the most part, the AB 51 takes all of the gray areas out of what is essentially a very complex legal issue. Let's explore what has changed. In...
