Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. As a bicyclist, you should obey all traffic laws, including the following: •Stop at red lights and stop signs •Pay attention to lane markers •Ride near the curb, traveling in the same direction as traffic •Use a light on the front and a red reflector or [...]
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Bicycle Safety
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Cell Phone Users More Likely to Speed and Drive Drowsy When Behind the Wheel
Monday, January 28th, 2013Study Shows that “Do As I Say, Not as I Do” Attitude Prevails Among Nation’s Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C., (January 25, 2013) – Motorists who use cell phones while driving are more likely to engage in additional dangerous behaviors such as speeding, driving drowsy, driving without a seatbelt and sending texts or emails, according to a [...]
If You Have Been Involved in an Auto Accident, remember these 10 important Steps
Tuesday, January 22nd, 20131. Stay calm. Do not leave the accident scene. Call the police, even if the accident is minor. 2. Check for injuries. Safety is more important than any property damage. If in doubt, call an ambulance. 3. If the accident is minor and there are no injuries, move cars to a safe place out [...]
What Determines the Price of My Auto Insurance Policy?
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012The average yearly auto insurance premium is about $850, but there is wide variation around this average. Many factors can affect your premium. Not all companies use all of these factors, and some might use factors not listed here. Your premium may depend on: 1. Your driving record. The better your record, the lower your [...]
Safety Tips for Car Drivers
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012When driving on the highway you are at a serious disadvantage if involved in a crash with a larger vehicle. In crashes involving large trucks, the occupants of a car, usually the driver, sustain 78 percent of fatalities. In order to keep you and your family safe when driving around large trucks and buses, you [...]
Getting Your Teen the Experience He or She Needs While Learning to Drive
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012Many parents believe teens crash because of their behavior behind the wheel. In actuality, inexperience is the leading cause of teen crashes. A teen driver’s crash risk is highest during the first six months and 1,000 miles of driving independently. You can help combat these risks by following the state’s Graduated Driver Licensing laws and [...]
Ten Things ….We Bet You Didn’t Know About Red-Light Running
Monday, July 16th, 2012Ten Things..We Bet You Didn’t Know About Red-Light Running* You or your loved ones are more likely to be injured due to a red-light running related crash than any other type of crash. Running a red light or other traffic control is the most common cause of all urbancrashes. Someone runs a red light an average [...]
Hyperthermia Deaths of Children
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012This year there have been at least ten deaths of children due to hyperthermia (heat stroke) after being in hot cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s. In 2011 there were at least 33 juvenile vehicular hyperthermia fatalities. Since 1998 there have been at least a total of 537 of these needless tragedies. This work shows that [...]
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