Some might think that distracted driving only occurs when the driver is texting. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and … Continue reading
Month: December 2017
Everyone knows the holiday season is supposed to be a festive and happy time spent with family and friends, but drinking and driving can put a damper on the merriment. According to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and … Continue reading
In our last blog we discussed how to increase safety while driving during the winter months. But driving is not the only activity you have to be mindful of. Walking outside during a wintry mix is also quite dangerous and … Continue reading
Winter is here and as a New Englander you know this means that snow will fall and slippery driving conditions will follow. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on … Continue reading
Compared to motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents are almost always more devastating and dangerous due to the lack of protection motorcycle riders have. While vehicles give drivers and passengers the added protection of being enclosed with airbags and seat belts, … Continue reading