Archive for October 2018
The Importance of Staying Awake and Alert on the Road
The Holidays are approaching fast and that could mean long and tedious drives to reunite with family members. Long drives can be tiresome and often lead to drowsiness. Dozing off while driving is extremely dangerous and has been known to cause many accidents. It is hard to pin point the exact amount of accidents caused…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips
BOooOOOO! Halloween is among us and it is time to pull out your candy and costumes. It is an extremely fun holiday that is celebrated by many. However due to the high amounts of trick or treating there are pedestrian safety concerns. According to The National Safety Council, “Children are more than twice as likely…
Read MoreNHTSA Launches Ad Against Drug Impaired Driving
On august 14th the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its new ad campaign against drug impaired driving. NHTSA posts an impaired driving ad every year, however, it has never included drug impaired driving. The normal, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” has expanded to “If you feel different you drive different. Drive high get…
Read MoreWalking and Biking to School Safely
International Walk and Bike to School Day is October 10th and is a great time to bring up the best ways of your kids doing so safely. “In 2016, 5,987 pedestrians and 840 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes. They accounted for more than 18 percent of all fatalities on our roads.” It is…
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