The number of pedestrians involved in automobile accidents each year is staggering.  According to the Center for Disease Control, 4,743 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2012, and another 76,000 were injured.  This means that there is one automobile-related pedestrian death every 2 hours and one injury every 7 minutes in the United States. Naturally, whether you are in the role of driver or pedestrian, this is the type of accident you would like to avoid.  As a driver, it is … [Read more...]