Jay Traylor, a motorist who had both legs sheared off by a malfunctioning guardrail, is living proof that accidents happen. Traylor somehow managed to call 911 and report the accident. Luckily, he survived and his accident is drawing attention to guardrail safety. Guardrail safety is becoming a hot topic after a study was released from the University of Alabama. The study, … [Read more...]
Look Both Ways: Avoiding Common Parking Lot Accidents
Parking lots are no safe zone for vehicle traffic. According to State Farm Insurance, about 20 percent of all motor vehicle accidents occur in parking lots. While these collisions might not be the deadly, brutal messes seen on highways, they can still cause significant damage to vehicles—not to mention the risks for passengers and pedestrians. It might seem like basic common … [Read more...]
Preparing for winter driving
The rainy fall season has arrived, which means several things are around the corner: holidays, pumpkin pie and snow. You may look forward to the season, but few people look forward to driving on snow and ice. To keep you and your family safe on your way to and from family gatherings and other celebrations, consider the following tips: Maintenance The drop in temperature … [Read more...]
3 tips for parents: Reducing insurance rates for your teen driver
Many parents dread the day their children turn 16, because it means they are legally able to drive without the supervision of a licensed driver. Aside from the safety concerns of having your constantly-texting teen behind the wheel, your child's newfound driving freedom means that he will probably want his own car as well. Even if your child drives your family car, you may be … [Read more...]
Skid Control Tips for New Drivers
A skid is a slide or slip over a surface by a car that may result to loss of control leading to serious accidents. This is usually caused by environmental hazards although it may be brought upon by human error. In defensive driving, new drivers are taught to anticipate problems that may occur based on environmental circumstances and the possible failure in judgment of other dr … [Read more...]