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NHTSA Reminds Parents Not to Leave Children Unattended in Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign today reminded parents and caregivers that leaving children unattended in a motor vehicle can quickly lead to fatal consequences, especially in warm weather. Read More »
Teen Drivers
The number one cause of death among teenagers isn't drugs or alcohol - it's car crashes. In fact, the fatality rate for teenage drivers is nearly four times higher than for drivers past their teenage years. Read More »
Intelligent Traffic Lights
Imagine driving up to a busy intersection that knows you’re coming – one where the signal stays green a little bit longer to make sure your car gets through safely. Thanks to new technology, intelligent traffic lights are now a reality and they’re helping to make traffic congestion a distant memory. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, all 50 ... Read More »
Internet Helps Teens Cut Line at Florida DMV
Taking the Florida Learners Permit exam online means shorter lines at the DMV. As of now, teenagers getting their first drivers license can cut the line by going online. Read More »
Keys to Thwarting Drunk Drivers
Increasing concern about drunk-driving in Sweden and elsewhere prompted Saab to develop a solution, the Alcokey. Read More »
New Study Reveals July 4th Deadliest Day on America’s Roads
On the Heels of a Study from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Holiday Driving Tips and Reminds are Issued A disturbing trend, tracked over 17 years, indicates that an increasing number of travelers may lose their lives this Independence Day weekend in motor vehicle accidents. Today, 21st Century Insurance and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the findings ... Read More »
Beat the Heat on the Road
If you’re planning a family road trip this summer, be sure to take five minutes to check your tire pressure before hitting the road. Underinflated tires combined with hot weather and a fully- loaded vehicle could lead to tire failure. Before hitting the road for summertime vacations, follow a simple tire care checklist to help avoid potential problems. Properly inflated ... Read More »
Driving Distracted
Each year in the United States, there are more than 16 million motor vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 20 to 30 percent of those crashes involve driver distraction. Read More »
Poorly Installed Safety Seats May Not Offer Children Best Protection for Holiday Trips
Although the overwhelming majority of parents believe their children are properly buckled up in the car, information from certified child car seat inspectors show that’s not the case. During State Farm’s most recent nationwide Child Safety Day events, held May 15, parents and caregivers had their child seats checked by trained inspectors. What they found was that only 13 percent ... Read More »
