Distracted driving is the No. 1 contributing factor in car accidents, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. [Read more…]
How to Avoid Getting Hurt by an Aggressive Driver
The more time you spend behind the wheel, the more likely you are to become frustrated by other motorists. Unfortunately, some people take out their frustrations by driving aggressively, which can lead to serious accidents. [Read more…]
Parents Can Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Car accidents are the No. 1 killer of teens. But parents can make a difference in helping teens stay safe. Prevention of auto accidents is something that begins at home. [Read more…]
Sharing the Road with Motorcycle and Bicycle Riders Keeps Everyone Safe
The worst traffic accidents usually involve more than one vehicle. And when one of the vehicles is a motorcycle or bicycle and the other is a car or truck, someone is at a serious disadvantage. Those riding on two wheels are at much greater risk of dying when involved in a crash. [Read more…]
N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Banning Google Glass Behind the Wheel
Technology is no longer limited to the dashboards of our vehicles or the phones in our pockets. Google Glass is the latest example of this, where drivers can wear their technology while cruising down the road. But lawmakers in New York are concerned about the safety of such a potentially distracting device, and are considering laws to limit or ban its use by drivers. [Read more…]
Seatbelts: A Simple Way to Stay Safe No Matter How You Travel
The first patent for a seatbelt in the U.S. was granted in 1885. The first retractable seatbelts were invented in 1946. We’ve come a long way in automotive safety in the last 130 years, but seatbelt use is still not at 100 percent.
This is despite the fact that wearing a seatbelt may mean the difference between life and death, despite laws mandating their use, and despite all new passenger cars being equipped with safety belts for decades. Far too many people still neglect their safety in the interest of comfort or convenience. [Read more…]