Posts by Mike Glisson

In an earlier blog we posted tips for driving in the winter. One was to keep a Winter kit of supplies in your car at all times. You never know what you’re going to need or when you’re going to need it. Staying prepared is the best way to go about things. Take precaution and…

In addition to preparing your car for winter it is equally important to follow winter guidelines while you’re driving. According to AAA, “Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter.” Here are a few tips that can inform you…

As the temperature drops across the country more precautions need to be taken to ensure safer and smoother car rides. Here is a list of some of the most important things to prepare and ensure  before winter sets in: Test your battery Your battery power drops as the temperature drops. Check your tire tread Driving in…

Even though planning out Halloween helps ensure a safer time. There are things you need to do the night of Halloween as well.  The amount of children walking around collecting candy can be dangerous if those with them or drivers aren’t paying close attention. “Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by…

Luckily there are precautions us drivers can take to lessen the dangers of driving at night. The National Safety Council listed specific ways to combat each of the factors that make driving at night so much more dangerous: Comprised Night Vision The AOA recommends older drivers: Have annual vision exams Reduce speed Take a driving course; even…

You may find yourself driving at night often especially during long road trips. “When Daylight Saving Time ends – for 2019, that’s 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 – many people will find themselves spending more time driving in the dark.” Everyone knows driving at night is more difficult than during the day but not many people…

According to the CDC, “Each day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver”.  We have to find a way to decrease these injuries and deaths. A big way we feel as though this could be decreased is by…

Distracted driving is anything done that takes your attention off of driving or the road. Many drivers don’t realize how much of an impact it makes taking your eyes off the road for even a second. Centers for Disease Contorl and Prevention stated that, “When you send or read a text message, you take your…

A large portion of students take the bus to school. In fact, the National Safety Council shared that, “ Some 25 million students nationwide begin and end their day with a trip on a school bus. Designed for safety, with flashing lights, giant mirrors, stop-sign arms and that bright yellow color, students are 70 times…