Boston, like many other cities, has become increasingly hospitable to electric cars as a method of transportation. In fact, according to Boston.com, there are several public charging stations for electric cars outside City Hall and in nearby Coolidge Corner. These public charging stations reflect an increased trend towards green transportation…
Winter is the season for outdoor fun in the snow. For many, this means that winter is the season for snowmobiles. Snowmobile riding can be a fun pastime and a great winter activity, but is also can be a very dangerous activity. In one tragic case, for example, Boston.com reported…
When you are thinking about purchasing a new car or a used car, it is absolutely essential that you think about the safety features the car offers. Advancements in technology have allowed for cars to be safer than ever before, but you need to make sure you are selecting a…
Snowplows have a very important job during winter, clearing snow from streets and de-icing the roadways. Plows typically travel at an average speed between 25 and 30 miles per hour and travel on all roads including highways and smaller local roads to clear the street. If you are driving on…
When the air temperature is warmer than the pavement, moisture in the air or from precipitation can freeze rapidly on the road. As a result of the rapid freezing, a very thin layer of ice can form. This thin layer of ice is normally transparent, meaning all you see is…
Drowsy driving is a major public health issue and a top cause of car accident deaths. In 2009, for example, 730 people died in just one year as a result of car accidents related to driver fatigue. And that includes only those accidents in which fatigue was reported as a…
Drunk driving is extremely risky behavior that not only endangers the person who chooses to drive drunk, but that also puts innocent people at risk. There are strict laws in Massachusetts imposing criminal penalties on those who operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and law enforcement…
According to Boston.com, the Callahan Tunnel was shut down on December 23 so that the 2,800 wall panels in the tunnel could be inspected. The shut-down was necessary after one of the wall panels in the tunnel fell into the roadway on the prior Friday night, tying up traffic for…
According to Boston.com, a recent five-car accident in Springfield was attributed to fog. The accident occurred on St. James Avenue at around 9:00 PM on a Saturday evening in early December and resulted in three people being sent to the hospital. The accident was a serious one and first responders…
For many teenage drivers in Boston, this winter will be the first winter season that they have their driver’s licenses. Other teens may have some winter driving experience but may not yet be fully comfortable on the roads during bad winter weather. In any case, if your teen is driving…