Depending on where you live in the country, springtime may bring a swing in the weather. If you live somewhere that experiences all 4 seasons, brush up on these driving safety tips to avoid motor vehicle accidents: Be prepared for springtime showers. In many regions, the spring season brings rain showers. The end of the […]
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Winter Driving Tips
January 15, 2021 By
We find ourselves in the middle of winter in America, and it’s a great time to brush up on winter driving safety tips. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17 percent of all motor vehicle accidents occur in winter conditions. Depending on where you live, you may deal with snow and ice (or, […]
How to Avoid Drowsy Driving
November 15, 2020 By
Drowsy driving kills hundreds of people every year in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Although we often think we can simply “power through” the drive after a poor night of sleep, doing so is actually quite dangerous. Just consider the ways it affects your ability to operate a motor vehicle: […]
How Aging May Affect Driving Ability
October 15, 2020 By
It’s a fact of life: aging causes certain changes that may affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. By monitoring your ability to drive over the years and checking in with your doctor, you can better ensure your ability to drive safely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies the following factors that could […]
What is Aggressive Driving?
September 30, 2020 By
A cool, level head is essential to safe driving. Aggressive driving is defined as behavior that shows a lack of regard for human safety. Aggressive motorists are driving in an unsafe manner. Here are some of the most common examples: Speeding Tailgating Weaving in and out of traffic Running red lights and stop signs Cutting […]
Fewer Cars on the Road Does Not Mean Safer Driving During Covid-19
June 30, 2020 By
Traffic is down, dramatically, due to stay-at-home orders and other quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. You would think that means the roads are safer, but it has created its own problem. With less traffic and fewer traffic jams, drivers are being more careless. More are speeding and many just don’t feel the need to […]
Advanced Driver Assistance Tech Leads to Distracted Driving
January 7, 2020 By
You may have suspected that people using “autopilot” functions are more likely to engage in distracting activities while they are driving. If so, a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has confirmed your suspicion. Experienced users of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were nearly twice as likely to drive distracted while they […]
Don’t Let Your Pet Distract Your Driving
April 1, 2019 By
If you’re the parent of a four-legged friend, you know the love you feel for your dog or cat is quite similar to the love you feel for any member of your family. You feed your dog, walk your dog, maybe even dress your dog, and you want to take your dog on all kinds […]
Texas’ State Ban on Texting While Driving Falls Way Short
November 27, 2018 By
It’s a well-known fact that distracted driving accounts for a huge number of accidents across the United States. Pedestrians and bikers are particularly vulnerable, but other motorists are also at substantial risk. Texas enacted a law nearly 15 months ago in an effort to combat distracted driving. But, how effective has it really been? Where […]
