Your daughter just got her learner’s driving permit and she gets behind the wheel. You nervously sit in the front passenger seat hanging on tightly and guiding her as she navigates the car. She’s stopped at a stop light and you see her pick up her cell phone and start to text. You can’t believe […]
Archives for November 2017
How Bicyclists Can Ride More Safely
You just got a new job just blocks away from your home. The best part is that you can ride your bike to work. You have a properly fitting helmet and arm and knee pads so you feel ready to go. But there are still some extra precautions you can take to make sure that […]
Buckle Up: Why Seat Belts Save Lives
When most adults were children, seat belts were not required to be used by law. Many of us may remember the days when we sat in the back seat and putting on a seat belt never even crossed our minds. But research has shown that using a seat belt saves lives. Times have changed and […]
GM Recalls 690,000 Trucks in U.S. over Power Steering Defect
GM has announced a voluntary safety recall of nearly 700,000 pickups in the U.S. related to issues with the electrical power steering system. After reviewing customer complaints, GM has determined that certain 2014 light duty pickups may have a software malfunction that could cause a loss of power steering and lead to a crash. GM […]
Tips for Driving Safely Around Bicyclists
With most schools back in session, young bicyclists are out on the road in greater numbers. While bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, bikes are harder to see from inside a vehicle. And children riding bikes present an even greater challenge for drivers as they sometimes are not aware of their surroundings […]