Pedestrian accidents

Medical Conditions That Can Impact Driving Driving safely into older age requires awareness of medical issues that may impair vision, mobility, or cognitive function. The DMV monitors these conditions closely when evaluating Nebraska driver’s license renewal for seniors. Common risk factors include: Vision problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration affect depth perception and clarity. Cognitive decline, including early dementia or memory loss, impacts decision-making and reaction time. Hearing loss that makes it difficult to detect horns, sirens, or emergency vehicle cues. Physical challenges like arthritis or reduced flexibility make it harder to…

Many people assume that because pedestrians are the road’s most vulnerable users, they do not have any responsibilities in terms of safety or roadway rules. While pedestrians are at the greatest risk of injury in accidents, they still have traffic laws they must obey. Nebraska has state and municipal laws outlining pedestrian responsibilities when navigating the streets and sidewalks. Before you decide to walk or jog around Nebraska, learn your duties to help prevent an accident. Understanding pedestrian safety is crucial to avoid accidents with distracted drivers and to know your rights and duties…

Pedestrian safety is paramount, especially when the pedestrian is a vulnerable young child. Despite school zones being heavily marked and recognized as areas where children frequently cross the road, school crosswalks are often the setting of serious and catastrophic pedestrian accidents in Nebraska. Teach these crosswalk school safety tips to your child to help protect him or her from this risk. Cross Only With the Right-of-Way Teach your child the basic right-of-way laws for crosswalks. If your child walks to school or has to cross the road to get to school, make sure he…