There has been a substantial amount of data published about speeding and the increased risk for collision. Faster drivers have earned a higher accident risk than drivers who do the speed limit. While there are many variables that affect the...
Category - Safe Driving Tips
Unfortunately in today’s society, car- jackings are on the rise but you don’t have to feel helpless. Below are a few helpful hints to help you stay safe while in your vehicle. The first thing you should remember is that car-jackers come in...
Bark…bark…wag…wag…smile! Let’s go! Your dog is ready for a road trip. He loves the thrill of riding in the car, smelling new scents, visiting new areas and above all, spending time with his human or the family...
Winter driving is challenging, and winter weather is hard on your car. Preparing your vehicle ahead of time and maintaining it properly during the winter months can make it last longer and prevent costly breakdowns. No matter what kind of...
If you’re looking for safe driving tips, you’ve come to the right place! As a licensed CDL-A driving instructor, I’ve been through advanced defensive driving courses and have seen it all traveling across the United States in my...
Even on a crystal clear day with perfect road conditions, driving can be a hazardous activity. Wet weather driving, however, can become downright dangerous. Luckily, there are several things you can do to stay safe when driving in the rain...
Truck safety training is barely ever touched upon in drivers education classes. As a current long haul trucker, that’s very concerning to me. Having an accident with an 18 wheeler almost always leads to injuries. Truckers are plucked from...
Driving stick shift can seem daunting for people who have never developed the knack for it. With practice and some tips, any driver can learn to drive a stick shift. Knowing how to drive stick is a great skill to have. You may find yourself...
Texting while driving is something most drivers have done at one point or another. There are various studies out there with stats on the percentage of people who text and drive. On the low side, the numbers show 60% or more have admitted to...
Driving in snow is a part of everyday winter life for some, but for others, it’s a new and frightening experience. Whenever a snowstorm is approaching, the news stations tell everyone to stay off the roads until the storm has passed. Of...
The risk of being rear ended increases big time when dealing with tailgaters. Not only is tailgating rude behavior, it’s also extremely dangerous and leads to thousands of traffic accidents each year. When faced with a tailgater...
A moment of inattention can turn your comfortable family car into a steel-and-glass deathtrap. Nearly as fatal as a head-on collision, a rollover is not the type of accident from which people generally stroll away. Even if you survive, and...