Christmas might be a time for happiness, family gatherings and joyous giving, but it’s also a time when we see some serious risks for aggressive driving-related accidents. According to The Washington Post, a third of polled drivers say that they’re a bit more aggressive behind the wheel once holiday stress…
Florida leads the nation with more than 17 percent of its population 65-years-old and older. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), that’s a number that’s going to continue growing. At some point in all of our lives, it’s going to be the best decision…
Family gatherings, office parties, and friendly seasonal get-togethers are a time to celebrate the holidays. Commonly, these events include consumption of alcohol, including champagne, beer, wine, and spirits. While relaxing with a few drinks at a party is common during the holidays, all drivers need to be aware of the…
We have discussed the possibilities of self-driving cars in previous posts: cars that swerve to avoid accidents, the use high-tech sensors to detect dangers before you could, and hyper-advanced systems that could get you from A to B without touching the wheel. What happens though when something goes wrong? How…
The holiday season involves long-distance travel, office Christmas parties, and other festivities. Often these celebrations are combined with drinking and late nights. There are a number of dangers for motorists and passengers throughout the holiday season and the winter months. The NHTSA has recently published its reports allowing analysts to…
When you think of impaired driving, you most likely think of drinking and driving. But there’s another form of impaired driving that’s wreaking havoc on our Florida roadways. We’re talking about smoking and driving — marijuana. According to NBC NEWS, there’s a growing number of high school seniors who are…
Four people were injured after they were ejected from their car in a rollover crash on Southern Boulevard and Haverhill in Suburban West Palm Beach. According to News Channel 5, the four were taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Two children sustained traumatic injuries. According to Captain Borroto, Palm Beach…
Car accidents continue to be the number one cause of death for children under the age of 13. Oftentimes fatalities and injuries can be prevented if parents and caregivers properly use car seats, booster seats and seat belts. For the entire week, September 15th to 21st, officials around the country…
Officials with the Allstate Insurance Company recently released the ninth annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report.” This report showcases the nation’s 200 largest cities and ranks them according to the safest — and most dangerous — drivers. For the third time in the history of the report, Fort Collins, Colorado…
You might think our days are getting shorter. We continuously try to cram everything into one day and oftentimes wear ourselves down in the process. Students are spending their waking hours in class, in the library and studying. Adults are spending their days working, caring for children and maintaining a…