Monday, June 9, 2014 The four tires on your vehicle are the only things separating you from the road. Are you giving them as much attention as they deserve? According to studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on tire-related crashes, the leading cause of tire failure is poor inflation. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 2, 2014If you have been reading this blog for the past couple of months, you know that texting and driving is now an epidemic. The good news is that parents can download apps for themselves and their children to prevent this. According to the technology web site Mashable, these five apps below are some of the best to help your family deal with texting and driving: READ MORE >>
Monday, May 19, 2014We all get angry and have moments that we are not proud of. However, that doesn’t mean that it should result in a moment that we may regret for the rest of our lives. Road rage can lead to more aggressive driving – like speeding – which, according to the National Safety Council, can cost our society approximately $40 billion per year. 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, May 5, 2014We know you’re busy. There’s a lot going on these days. But is multitasking, skipping a step or taking your eyes off the road worth risking a life? In recent years, traffic fatalities have accounted for more than 30,000 deaths per year in the U.S. Make sure you take the time to run through these ten steps before 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, March 24, 2014Even though the calendar has told us that spring has arrived, the weather in late March and early April can be anything but spring-like. Freezing rain is largely considered the most dangerous weather condition to drive in, since it gives your tires nothing to grip the road. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 17, 2014According to The Washington Post, Drunk driving deaths increased nationwide in 2012 from 9865 to 10,322 (4.6 percent). When out with friends, it is everyone’s responsibility to make sure that they and their loved ones arrive home safe. But pointing out that a person has had too much to drink to get behind the wheel can be a difficult task. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 10, 2014As winter gives us a clear picture of what dangers lurk for drivers, we want to remind you to be prepared for those unexpected pitfalls that lurk on highways and busy streets across the country. Emergency kits can be purchased at auto shops, department stores or packed by you, the responsible motorist. READ MORE >>
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