Teenage drivers have a lot to worry about on our roadways. They’re not only trying to master the rules of the road, but they’re also worrying about staying in compliance with the state’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) program. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), young drivers must…
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has been running the Stop Red-Light Running Program since 1995 working to help to educate motorists about the risks associated with running red lights. One of the highlights of this program is National Stop on Red Week, which takes place this first week of August.…
This year is proving to be much more dangerous than last year, in Palm Beach County and Broward County at least. We’ve seen years of declines in the number of fatal car accidents, until 2012. As of the end of July, we had already seen nearly 90 traffic fatalities in…
Most kids know how traffic lights work. But even with the simplicity of these devices, not all drivers obey them. Running a red light greatly increases your risks for an accident. The thing is that accidents resulting from red-light runners are completely preventable. That’s why officials with the Florida Highway…
Government officials around the country are working to make sure that drivers are staying off their cell phones while they’re behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the state of Florida is one of the few states left that places no estrictions on any drivers. According to USA TODAY, lawmakers are looking into…
We oftentimes talk about the risks of distracted driving, but there’s a new problem on the block — distracted walking. Pedestrians need to keep their eyes on their surroundings, especially on motor vehicle traffic, to help to steer clear of hazards and away from dangerous drivers. According to Yahoo News,…
About 1,000 people are killed in work zone accidents each and every year. In 2007, there were nearly 11,250 car accidents in Florida work zones. These accidents resulted in nearly 8,300 injuries and more than 100 fatalities, according to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Many of these accidents, injuries and…
Driving in Fort Lauderdale may be one of the scariest things most of us do. And you might be a little more frightened if you saw some of the latest car accident statistics. According to a recent study from the government the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area was ranked one of the…
Older drivers are likely to be at higher risks for car accidents in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere. We’re not saying they’re bad drivers, we’re just saying that age can take hold of us and can have a negative effect on our abilities behind the wheel. Luckily, there are ways that…
The results are in and officers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) weren’t messing around. During the recent holiday enforcement period for the Fourth of July holiday, which took place from the 1st through the 4th of July, troopers increased patrols on the hunt for dangerous and impaired drivers. This…