Wednesday, August 6, 2014If you are going to give a teen the keys to a car, you must have a conversation about drinking and driving. Here are some tips for parents and their discussing drinking and driving; Set clear rules against drinking and driving. You are not their friends – you are their parents. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 24, 2014Senior Driving Seniors represent the fastest-growing segment of drivers, with current projections suggesting that a quarter of all drivers will be over 65 by 2025. However, as we get older, our driving abilities tend to diminish. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 16, 2014Seat belts are the law of the land. However, despite laws and their ability to save lives, not everyone buckles up for safety. According to a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration study, nearly 40 percent of unbelted driver fatalities could be prevented with safety belt use. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 8, 2014You’re driving on the expressway and realize you’re driving 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. What’s the harm, right? Well, there could be plenty of harm. Surveys find that although people name speeding as a threat to their safety when other drivers around them are speeding, the majority say they also speed when driving. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 23, 2014According to the National Safety Council, take these measures if your car breaks down: Carefully work your vehicle toward the breakdown lane or the side of the road. If you are on an interstate, try to reach an exit. Signal your intentions to drivers behind you. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 16, 2014According to the National Safety Council, traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day. Yet many of us are unaware of night driving's special hazards or don't know effective ways to deal with them. Driving at night will always be difficult because the driver’s vision is compromised because of the lack of light. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 12, 2014Identifying and stopping drunk or impaired drivers can save lives (innocent pedestrians as well as offenders). As a safe driver, you should know how to spot a driver under the influence and what to do. Top signs of drunk driving: Swerving READ MORE >>
Monday, April 28, 2014We are reaching the end of April, or National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. If your teen thinks he or she is ready for the road, have them take this defensive driving quiz to make sure safety is on their mind. If you need more information to study, refer to this link. Question #1 READ MORE >>
Monday, April 21, 2014Whether we admit it or not, we all have been guilty of some form of distracted driving at some point. Phone calls, loud conversation and needy children are just a few of the reasons that drivers get distracted. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 14, 2014 Many drivers believe that just because they are under the legal limit they are safe behind the wheel. However, studies have found that there appears to be no safe level of alcohol in the bloodstream when it comes to driving. READ MORE >>
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