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Decreasing Distracted Driving
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…
Read MoreTop Ten Driving Distractions
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…
Read MoreBack to School Part 2: Riding the Bus
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…
Read MoreBack to School Part 1: Walking/Biking to School
“The percentage of students walking or biking to school has decreased dramatically over time, from 42 percent in 1969 to only 10 percent in 2017” (next city). According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Time, convenience, distance, weather and safety were barriers to walking or biking to school”. Safety…
Read MoreCombating Impaired Driving
It is illegal everywhere in America to drive under any influence and for good reason. Alcohol is not the only substance that affects the way you drive. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted a few of the ways substances can impair driving “Alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs impair the ability to drive because they slow…
Read MoreAirbag Use/Safety
It is well known that when in an accident your airbag will usually deploy. The use of an airbag is to slow your forward motion, lighten the blow of hitting the interior of your car and expand the square footage of the impact. Not everyone knows how that works or how useful an airbag really is. …
Read MoreConsequences of Speeding
According to National Highway Traffic Safety administration, “In 2017, speeding killed 9,717 people, accounting for more than a quarter (26%) of all traffic fatalities that year.” We all know that everyone is busy and doing one thing after another. Rushing is common and everyone wants to get where they’re going as soon as possible. It…
Read MoreCommon Cycling Injuries
Along with riding can sometimes be falls and injuries. There are a lot of common injuries that can be identified and treated. However, if an injury is persisting you should get it checked out promptly to ensure the right treatment to get back on track. Here are some of the most common biking accidents according…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Cycling Accidents
Summer months are a great time to get out and on get some exercise on a bike. Riding a bike can be incredibly fun and safe at the same time. However, if you or others around you aren’t cautious or lose focus of whats going on serious accidents can occur. Here are some of the…
Read MoreSummer Driving Tips
Many will say summer is their favorite time of year. This is thanks to the warm weather, swimming, ice cream eating, school breaks or fun vacations. If you are taking a summer road trip it is important to first learn a few tips before you get on the road. NHTSA offered a list of steps…
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