Teenage Driving. Its’ All About The Speed.
Posted: June 27, 2013
With all the hype and awareness going on about teen texting and driving, we forgot all about speeding. This is arguable even more critical than distracted driving. Movies such as Fast & Furious 1 through 6 and now 7, make speeding and drag racing appear to be very cool and really tempting. Meanwhile, fatal teen crashes are ticking up from 30% to 33% for 2011. The...
Have A Teenage Driver? Know The Laws Of Your State And Talk About Them Together
Posted: June 7, 2013
Getting a license is a big and exciting deal in your teen’s life, so share in the experience by acknowledging the accomplishment and be supportive of your teen’s growing independence. However, make certain that you discuss the responsibility that comes along with this achievement as well. Here are some key points to think about: Start Sooner Than Later – Start to initiate the driving dialogue...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Posted: April 8, 2013
Every April, the National Safety Council has promoted Distracted Awareness Month and its’ message is to encourage the public to start driving without the use of a cell phone. This year’s theme “What were you thinking?” focuses on educating the public on the distraction to the brain from a cell phone conversation while driving, whether it is a handheld or hands-free device. It is estimated...
There Is Another 6 Weeks Of Winter?!? *sigh*
Posted: February 5, 2013
According to the infamous Punxsutawney Phil , we’re not out of the woods yet for winter. The ever-enduring task of dealing with icy roads, freak snowstorms and just plain bitter, cold is just what we have in store for us in the next few weeks. Brrr! So, I thought this was a good opportunity to put out a friendly reminder about how to weather some of winter’s...
Got A New Car? Did You Know That You Are Being Tracked?
Posted: January 9, 2013
Maybe. Or more like, most likely. Back in December, the federal government proposed that all new passenger vehicles be equipped with the EDR devices. However, 96% of all new cars already had them, as do at least 150 million other older vehicles. American car makers, led by GM and Ford, have been putting them in their cars since the mid-1990s. Who knew? If you happened...