Whether it be in the morning or late afternoon, rush hour is a stressful time to be driving. Cars are back to back, roadways are crowded, driving is slow, and people are irritated. Stressed and frustrated drivers can lead to a dangerous situation. Most car accidents actually occur during rush hour. Here are a few tips to…

In order for older drivers to have a sense of independence its important that they’re able to stay on the road. Here are some tips offered by the Mayo Clinic that older drivers can use to ensure their safety on the road.  – Stay physically active Staying physically active maintains your strength and flexibility. –…

On November 13th the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent out a safety advisory warning parents not to purchase car seats that don’t comply with US Standards.  “Parents and caregivers should be aware of signs that a car seat does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and may pose significant risk to an infant…

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…

As we enter October, Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween is a fun holiday spent dressing up as your favorite characters, carving pumpkins, collecting candy from your local neighborhoods and visiting haunted houses. While halloween brings a lot of fun to this time of year there are precautious that need to be taken. There are…