Safe Driving Tips
Texting and Driving
About 400 fatal crashes happen each year as a direct result of texting and driving. That number increases to over 30,000 when you consider distracted driving as a whole, according to the NHTSA. May 13, 2022 Between 2012 and 2019, nearly 26,004 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. During this time, distraction-related fatalities […]
Keep Your Distance
Always keep a safe distance from the car in front of you. What is a safe distance? Follow the 3-second rule. Find a stationary object on the side of the road; a lamppost for example. When the car ahead of you passes the lamppost, start counting. At least 3 seconds should pass before your car […]
Observe Speed Limits
The saying “Speed kills” should only apply in athletics not driving. There’s a reason why cities specify speed limits in their jurisdiction. The number one reason, of course, is safety. In the United States, unnecessary speeding was identified as a contributing factor in 31% of all car fatalities. Learn More
Don’t Drink and Drive
Drinking alcohol impairs your ability to react, lowers inhibitions and affects your coordination. In the United States, 30% of road fatalities are alcohol-related. It does not take much alcohol to affect your driving. You may think that glass of red wine or a shot of scotch won’t impair your judgment, but it will. Your attention […]