Driving Safely

Installing a bollard cover is extremely easy! Don’t waste your time painting anymore! There is an easier way to make your post visible – it’s called a bollard cover. Bollard covers not only make...

Although it is possible to create parking lot lines with paint and stencils, there is a much easier way that is less well known. Save yourself time and money and use pavement marking tape to...

Learn to create ADA regulation crosswalks yourself. With just a few tools and four easy steps, you can make any street or parking lot safe for pedestrians. Although it is possible to use paint...

Installing rubber speed bumps is a quick and efficient way to ensure safety for pedestrians and motorist in a parking lot. Made from 100% recycled tires, our rubber speed bumps are easily...

Need to slow down traffic? Try a speed hump. They are made of 100% recycled tires and has a uniformly consistent profile that makes for a smooth ride. Speed humps also have highly reflective...

A popular Christmas song declares that the holidays are "the happiest time of the year." It is also one of the busiest. Perhaps more than any other month of the year, December will...

Many adults travel for work and to visit with family and friends. It's important to stay organized while traveling, because it will make the trip less stressful and more enjoyable. You can get...

In 2009, a record 84 percent of Americans reporting using seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The remaining 16 percent have a variety of excuses:...

The Christmas season is here and the festivities include holiday parties. Most people celebrate by drinking or serving alcoholic beverages during this time. The rate of fatalities, alcohol related...

I have worked graveyard or swing shifts for most of my life, now granted, for the most part I was use to being up late as if it were my regular schedule but on occasion I would be tired driving...

An alcohol evaluation may be required to determine your ability to drive (commonly after you receive a DUI), parent your children, perform a job effectively or other task-related situations. It...

Whether your living in your car because your traveling or your living there because you have no other place to go. I will give you ways to survive and not go crazy.

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...

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...

Life can change in a second. Becoming distracted, engaging in risky behavior, or neglecting safety even for a few seconds, can all lead to an unintentional death. It might be you who dies. Or,...

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...

Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death in children in the United States? That's enough to keep parents up late at night! If we are going to reduce the chances that our child...

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...

Before your student even gets in the car, You will be able to state and convey the basic and root causes of accidents. You cannot cure injuries and death on the highway, without teaching the...