Safety
5 to Drive
5 to Drive The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just launched the new “5 to Drive” campaign for teen drivers. The campaign encourages parents to discuss five different topics featured on www.safercar.gov/parents/teendriving. The five topics are: 1. No cell phone use or texting while driving, 2. No extra passengers, 3. No speeding, 4. No…
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Why You Should Be Cautious Exiting Your Vehicle after a Car Accident
Why You Should Be Cautious Exiting Your Vehicle after a Car Accident Whenever you are involved in a car accident, it is very common to want to exit your vehicle to see the damages and to speak with the other party. While this is necessary and something you should do, standing on the side of…
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10 Tips for Holiday Home Safety
10 Tips for Holiday Home Safety As you start to trim your tree and deck your house for the holidays, be sure to keep safety in mind. An annual average of 230 home structure fires start with Christmas trees and end in four deaths, 21 civilian injuries, and $17.3 million in direct property damage a…
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The Newest Safety Features for Vehicles
The Newest Safety Features for Vehicles In the past, we have seen safety features developed to help protect you in a car accident, such as the air bag and seat belt. Now, safety features are being developed to prevent an accident from even happening at all. Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book said, “We are…
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Preparing you vehicle for winter
Preparing you vehicle for winter Vehicles require special attention during the winter months. It is critical that you prepare your vehicle before the colder months arrive. Tire Pressure: Lower air temperatures can cause lower tire pressure. Checking your tire pressure every week is recommended year round, but doing so in the winter is much more…
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Elevator Design that has Killed Children for Years
Elevator Design that has Killed Children for Years Thousands of people have installed small elevators in their multiple story houses and condos all over the country, but many are unaware of how hazardous these elevators can be for small children. Several incidents have been reported of children entrapping themselves between the hoistway door (a swing…
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The Dangers of Household Cleaning Products
The Dangers of Household Cleaning Products Would you be surprised if you found out that only 7 percent of your household cleaning products adequately disclosed their contents? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), this is not the only disturbing fact they found in their studies. Not only are companies not disclosing their cleaning products…
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NHTSA Requires Automakers to Provide VIN Searches for Safety Recalls
NHTSA Requires Automakers to Provide VIN Searches for Safety Recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its plan to require automakers and motorcycle manufactures to provide consumers with a free tool that will allow them to search recall information by vehicle identification number (VIN). The manufacturers must have this tool available by…
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Black Friday Shopping Safety
For those who love the rush of Black Friday, The National Retail Federation estimates 140 million people will shop this Black Friday. With all the hustle and bustle, criminals have the perfect opportunity to take advantage of shoppers. Being distracted by bargains, deals, and lines can keep you from being aware of your surroundings which…
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Things to Consider Before Your Thanksgiving Holiday Trip
Things to Consider Before Your Thanksgiving Holiday Trip Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and with the excitement of the holidays it can make drivers even more distracted than normal. AAA forecast that this year 42.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home. Whether your trip is…
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