Airbags Save Lives
In our last blog we talked about seat belt safety and how important they really are. Airbags are another huge car feature that saves many many lives. It is important to note that they are meant to be used alongside a seatbelt, not on their own. According to NHTSA, “from 1987 to 2017, frontal air…
Read MoreSeat Belts Save Lives
The national use rate of a seat belt was at 90.7% in 2019 according to NHTSA – why is this so important? Because “Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the U.S” and seatbelts are the number one way to prevent death in an accident. According to the National…
Read MoreAvoiding Aggressive Driving
According to the National Safety Council aggressive driving is a factor in 50% of crashes. In our last blog we covered speeding as a form of aggressive driving and reasons why these have increased. We want to share now how to identify and avoid aggressive while driving on the road. Identifying Aggressive Driving Aggressive driving…
Read MoreIs speeding a form of aggressive driving?
Look, we all do it. Even if you are the best driver, some times your leadfoot can get the better of you. But, can your speeding be considered a form of aggressive driving? Some say yes. “In 2018, 9,148 people died in speeding-related crashes (25% of all fatalities).” According to the Governors Highway Safety Association.…
Read MoreVehicle Theft Prevention
July is vehicle theft prevention month. You may think car theft doesn’t occur very often. However, “Over 770,000 drivers fall victim to vehicle theft each year. In fact, a vehicle is stolen about every 41 seconds in America” (NHTSA). And around 40% of those vehicles are ever recovered. Car theft prevention steps Driver error accounts…
Read MoreRoad Trip Tips during a COVID-19 Summer
According to the Star Tribune, “In a survey of 1,000 Americans, more than half said they planned to visit family or friends in the U.S. this summer — and 73% of them will do so by car, according to a study by tourism research firm Longwoods International. Likewise, GasBuddy found that one-third of Americans plan…
Read MoreNew Laws to Increasing Distracted Driving Penalties
As announced earlier this week, new laws are in place as of Wednesday, July 1st increasing the penalties on using cellphones while driving. According to USA Today, “Idaho, Indiana and South Dakota will join 22 other states that already require phones be in hands-free mode.” The Idaho State Police will issue warnings until Dec. 31. Citations…
Read MoreTrauma Induced Anxiety and Steps to Manage it
Most people first think of physical damage that can be done after an accident of course. Physical damages are immediately assessed. But often times there is a type of damage done that cannot be seen – A type of emotional damage or trauma. Just like physical damage, emotional damage cannot be neglected. According to the…
Read MoreAvoiding Heatstroke
Following up from our last post on heatstroke, remember that even in 10 minutes a car heats up 20 degrees. It is never okay to leave your child alone in a car. According to healthy children, “Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children under 15.” However, these deaths are absolutely avoidable. How…
Read MoreHeatstroke Dangers
Heatstroke becomes increasingly common as summer temperatures rise. A heatstroke is a condition that occurs from overheating of the body due to exposure to excessively high temperatures. One action that can put individuals at risk is the result of sitting in a hot car. These incidences are increasingly becoming more common, but can be avoided with…
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