According to various studies, distracted driving is right up there with drunk driving in terms of risks and dangers. As reported by the Texas Department of Transportation, one in five car accidents in Texas is caused by drivers that are distracted and not paying attention to the road. There are various forms of distracted driving, including: Texting while driving Talking …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two of the deadliest days of the year are December 23rd and 24th. Unfortunately, while the holidays bring cheer and joy to many, they are also quite dangerous, especially for travelers. Not only do many people hit the streets more often to get that holiday shopping in, but people travel to …
It’s that time of year again, back to school. While it may be hard to believe that summer is nearly over with, being prepared for the new school year is the best way to ensure the safety of your children and others. As you and your kiddos get back into the swing of things and the routine of school, it …
Many studies indicate that Millennials are actually driving less than previous generations, but this is not to say the roads are safer. In fact, older Millennials between the ages of 19-24 engage in riskier driving behavior than teens. According to AAA, 88 percent of Millennials have been guilty of at least one potentially dangerous behavior in the span of 30 …
Distracted driving is a serious problem in the United States right now. We are seeing an increasing number of accidents taking place due to drivers spending more time checking Facebook and responding to text messages than the road in front of them. While many states have begun to implement texting while driving laws and others aimed at stopping distracted driving, …
Texting and driving has become a serious problem in the United States, especially amongst teen drivers. In March 2017, Texas passed a state law prohibiting texting while driving, a move that highlights what a big problem this is in our state. While the law was met with controversy at the House level, it inevitably passed, turning the focus to police …