Nearly half of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 40 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the U.S. involve a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. The first speeding ticket was issued in 1904. The first record of…

Avoid distractions Distracted driving accounts for 10% of all fatal accidents and is responsible for more than 1,000 motor vehicle accidents per day. Texting and phone calls, especially for teen drivers, is the primary cause, but other distractions include eating, talking to passengers, and adjusting the GPS. Adjusting mirrors and…

A few years ago, my parents were driving with my young son in their car and they were hit by a semi right in front on me. I was standing in front of my office and they pulled out just as the semi was changing lanes. Thankfully, no one was…

I drive about 600 miles a week for work. That’s a lot! I’ve managed to get about 80,000 miles out of a set of tires, because I take care of them. Proper tread depth is something to consider. Your tread depth really shouldn’t be less than 1/16th of an inch….

It rains pretty much everywhere. Some places more than others. How should you adjust your driving to avoid an accident? Here are some helpful tips: Slow down. You should drive considerably slower in the rain, because wet roads can be very dangerous. Your vehicle’s ability to react slows when it’s…