Driving Safely

The highways are more crowded than ever today. Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers spend significant amounts of time hauling freight over the nation's roadways. As a result, their exposure...

Almost every day there are stories in the news about people driving a medical mobility scooter being hit by a car. These are people who, for one medical reason or another, cannot walk to do the...

Vehicle accidents are near the top of the list of most costly losses to a business. The claims costs associated with repairs, injuries and potential loss of human life are steep. An organization's...

Everyday I come home from work late at night, obviously I am very tired and more than likely sleepy. There are things you can do to stay awake and make it home safetly. I will tell you different...

Vehicle airbags save lives every day, and thousands have been saved since the federal government required equipping all new passenger cars with airbags in 1998. Following a few simple safety rules...

Driving can be a major issue for people who are living with Parkinson's disease. This condition typically causes a gradual decline in a person's motor and cognitive skills, according to the...

Law enforcement uses the Breathalyzer, the breath analyzer, to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC) from the amount of alcohol in respiration. Despite arguments about its accuracy, it is used as...

WARNING: Do to the graphic nature of this "How to" viewer discretion is advised. "The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on...

Using a power wheelchair is an easy and useful way for many individuals to get around. As with any new device, it's vital to read the instructions and follow safety precautions. Adhering to some...

It is estimated that at least 25 million people have mobility problems and, of those, about 500,000 people use wheelchairs. It is important for wheelchair users to learn safe operation because...

Drivers who consume alcohol and get behind the wheel are responsible for approximately 39 percent of traffic fatalities, according to professor David Hanson of the State University of New York....

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) combine to set the standards for high-visibility apparel for those working near dangerous...

If you suffer from seizures, you may be concerned about whether you can still drive. Depending on certain laws in your state, you can be allowed to drive again.

Breathalyzer tests are given by most law enforcement agencies to test drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The accuracy of the results has sometimes been disputed in court...

Driving while drunk may be unthinkable to you, but you may not realize the ramifications of driving while drowsy. This phenomenon is so common (and dangerous) that the accidents caused by sleepy...

When the snow starts falling, it is time to get yourself ready for winter. One of the most important things to have a winter survival kit for your car. You can make a winter survival kit that can...

Learning to drive and being a young driver are complicated responsibilities. While teens have faster reaction times due to their youth, the potential for distraction among teenage drivers is...

The use of red for stop signs goes all the way to mid-1800s London, but the use of red in general to mean danger has been around since the time of the Ancient Greeks. While no clear, confirmation...

Approximately 6,000 people die each year in car accidents that are caused from distracted drivers. Approximately 5,000 more are seriously injured. This number is focused heavily in the under 20...

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in 2002, people in the United States drove a total of 159 million times while under the influence of alcohol. Even though MADD further calculated...

The Eskimos are credited with inventing goggles, carving them out of caribou antler, wood or shell to protect them from snow blindness. They were held to the head with a string made out of caribou...

Teenagers can be some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. With a newly laminated license in hand and a feeling of invincibility, they take off down the road at 60 miles per hour. What if...

The 2009 seat belt safety facts reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) state that 84 percent of drivers used seat belts. This is a 1 percent increase over the...

Although there are child seat belt rules in all 50 states, the rules vary significantly from state to state. It is up to the parent or driver to know and obey the child seat belt laws of the state...

Many accident injuries are caused by the passenger's seat belt. Improper fastening of the seat belt or seat belt malfunction are common factors behind these injuries. The type of seat belt injury...

The first seat belt law was enacted in the 1980s in New York. Since that time, the vast majority of states have enacted laws requiring at least some level of seat belt use. As a result of these...

Neglecting to wear a seatbelt is extremely unsafe. When an accident happens, the vehicle stops while the occupant keeps going. Properly fastened seatbelts reduce the risk of injury and save many...

Seatbelt shoulder injuries, while not totally preventable, are all too common in vehicle accidents. When seatbelts are worn too loosely, incorrectly or not at all, a number of unhappy but somewhat...

A handicap parking sticker is a tool that disabled individuals can use to park closer to entrances of stores, physician's offices and other places of business. The handicap parking sticker is...

Driving in the country, especially during hunting or mating season can be dangerous. Here are some ways to avoid a collision with a deer.

One of the most confusing things for parents is trying to determine when a child is ready to switch from an infant car seat to a forward facing car seat to a booster seat and finally to a regular...

While just about everyone has a cell phone these days, it doesn't mean it's safe to use one while driving. On the contrary, it actually increases the risks, presenting a whole new slew of...

Don't you just hate it? You buy a new car and in no time at all you discover a fresh ding or scratch. While there's no way you can prevent these altogether, short of parking your car in the...

Abductions happen in an instant normally without time to react and defend yourself. You have to act without hesitation in order to free yourself from being taken and harmed. Women and children are...

Every child car seat comes with an instruction booklet. To provide your child with optimal safety, install the car seat properly--according to the instructions. Even though you think you can...

Aggressive drivers are responsible for one-third of traffic accidents, according to KidsHealth.org. Defensive driving techniques enable you to avoid these drivers and lower your risk of being...

Learn what you should do first after a car accident.

Being prepared to ride in the Southwest during the summer is paramount. The temperatures during mid-day can reach up to 120 degrees and the temperatures on the roadway can reach 150 degrees +. ...

We have all been there at one time or another. When your at an event and you drink a little more than you should have. But, how do you not end up with the dreaded hangover the next day? Follow...

Britax manufactures top-of-the-line car seats, two of which are the Decathlon and the Boulevard models.

Since 1998, the federal government has required that new automobiles be equipped with dual airbags for front-seat passengers. While airbags have been credited for saving thousands of lives since...

Cell phones have undoubtedly changed how people communicate with each other. In the past decade, they've become so essential that more than 80 percent of Americans now own one, and many people are...

Driving through a crowded parking lot is like driving through a danger zone. There are parked cars, moving cars, people walking around, children running around, shopping carts rolling around......

Many attackers and kidnappers throw their victims in the trunk of a car. You are NOT helpless in these circumstances! Keep your wits about you and follow these steps to safety!

One of the most challenging aspects of senior care comes at the time when it is no longer safe for your loved one to keep on driving. Driving offers your loved one a huge sense of independence...

The best tip for using a cellphone in a car is to avoid using it while driving whenever possible. While hands-free devices let you keep both hands on the wheel, the phone is still a distraction...

The inside of your car can become an oven sitting in the sun, especially when there is a heat wave. Did you know that it can get as hot as 160 degrees? It can get so hot that it is uncomfortable...

Motorcycle accident statistics are grim. With an exponential rise in new riders in the past ten years, accident reports are more and more common. Motorcycle accident lawyers are becoming more...

Alcohol and driving have always been a potentially lethal combination. Drivers who have been drinking pose a greater threat to themselves and others than any other type of driver on the road...

The term "highway" refers to all public travel through roads and waters. Highway laws and regulations include maintenance and traveling through turnpikes, bridges, ferries, rivers and roads....