Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, 2021. This event brings awareness to the importance of properly maintaining brake systems. During the 2020 event, 12% of the commercial motor vehicles inspected were removed from service for brake-related violations. Focus on Brake Safety Throughout this week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors conduct North American Standard Inspections […]
What You Should Know About Broken Bones in Car Accidents
More than 2.3 million Americans are seen in an emergency department due to car accidents each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the many car accident injuries that can require emergency care, broken bones and bone fractures are some of the most common. After all, the impact of collision […]
Helmets Reduce Risk of Head Injury
A CDC report found that adult bicycle-related deaths increased between 2009-2018. In addition, nearly 597,000 bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were treated in US emergency departments during that same period, with males three times more likely to find themselves in the hospital. Reduce Your Injury Risk Wearing helmets can reduce your risk of head injury, […]
Trailer Safety Week: Safe Driving Tips
Trailer Safety Week is an annual awareness campaign designed to increase awareness of trailer safety and proper trailer safety. The 2021 event takes place from June 6-12. There are millions of trailers on the road every day. It’s critical to make sure that trailers are towed safely for everyone’s safety. Safe Driving Since all components […]
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Towing?
Pulling a trailer behind another vehicle requires skills that you probably didn’t learn in Driver’s Ed. Towing shouldn’t be taken lightly. As the weather warms up, you might be considering hauling a boat, camper, or horse trailer for weekend recreation. In this article, we’re sharing tips to help you get ready for safe towing. Maintenance […]
