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As we prepare to ring in the new year we want to remind everyone how important it is to wear your seatbelt.  “In 2017 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives” Here are five seatbelt facts to enforce the importance of staying buckled up:  Seat belts are the number one way to reduce deaths…

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. –…

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…