Category: Safe Driving

With school starting, teen drivers are out in full force. Some startling statistics remind us of the risks teen drivers and their parents face.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading cause of death in teens is personal … Continue reading →

Major auto manufacturers are breaking ground with hands-free driving technology. The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors Co. will launch Cadillacs with hands-free automated driving systems and Wi-Fi systems allowing vehicle to vehicle communication as early as 2016 models … Continue reading →

Rhode Island law follows federal guidelines to ensure that motor vehicle operators place a child in the proper position and restraint system while riding in vehicles. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-22) Where must a child sit in a motor vehicle?  All children under … Continue reading →

The use of red-light cameras to enforce traffic safety is a controversial topic. Laws that govern cameras at traffic lights vary from state to state. Some states allow cameras only in specified communities while other states have authorized cameras in … Continue reading →

Have you ever witnessed a really dumb action by a surrounding driver? Did it seem as if they had no regard for any other drivers and no awareness of the environment around them? On Thursday, January 30, 2014, Will Gilbert … Continue reading →

Rhode Island Department of Transportation reports that motorists who text and drive are 23 times more likely to get into a crash. These odds are much higher than motorists who drive above the legal limit of blood alcohol content. Despite … Continue reading →