The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works to keep people, roads, and automobiles safe. According to their statistics, more than 35,000 lives were lost in automobile accidents in 2015. The NHTSA wants to prevent these tragedies. In fact, they believe that the only acceptable goal for fatalities related to car accidents is zero. That’s […]
Winter Dangers for Semi-Trucks
Icy roads, snow, and other winter weather conditions can make driving stressful for many drivers. These harsh weather conditions are known to be a factor in many winter automobile accidents, including those that involve semi-trucks. Experienced semi-truck drivers know that they should exercise extreme caution and stop driving if weather conditions become extreme. All drivers […]
Safe Driving Saves Lives
It’s estimated that over 20 million drivers and passengers are injured in automobile accidents each year. No matter how skilled you are at driving, you cannot control how others drive. However, you can take precautions to protect yourself and your family while on the road. Start With Vehicle Safety When shopping for a vehicle, search […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently launched the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign in partnership with over 10,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Labor Day is a high risk period for drunk driving. According to the NHTSA, during the weeks surrounding Labor Day in 2013 half of all of […]
Watch Out for These Summer Driving Hazards
Winter’s ice and snow bring driving hazards, but summer has its own unique set of dangers. Summer auto accidents are all too common, so it’s important to drive defensively and stay aware of your surroundings. Here are the top summer driving hazards to watch out for: New Drivers School’s out for the summer…and more new […]
