Road Safety
Highway hypnosis can be dangerous
Road trips are a popular getaway once the weather warms up. People take to the roads in droves, whether for vacations or simply to enjoy the scenery along the way. With more people on the highways, there could be a heightened risk of accidents for a number of reasons. » Read More
Travel tips for a safe and successful road trip
A good road trip can be the ultimate spring or summer experience. With the open road ahead, life's troubles seem to melt and there's just the oneness of the driver and the road.
For a road trip to be successful, it's not just a matter of taking to the road and putting the pedal to the metal. There are a host of considerations to make, which can ensure safety and peace of mind when beginning your excursion. The hot sun that can bake the roadway -- and your body -- can also take its toll on your car, contributing to breakdowns. And there are other factors to be aware of.
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Did you know?
The United States Department of Transportation defines three main types of distracted driving: Visual, manual and cognitive. Texting is considered one of the more dangerous forms of distracted driving because it involves all three main types.» Read More
Share the road safely
Streets provide means of transportation for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. When so many different people come together on the roadways, particularly of varied shapes and sizes, there's the potential for safety problems if everyone isn't working together. » Read More
Goggles show teens what it is like to drive drunk
Teenagers have heard scores of tales about the dangers of driving drunk. Now they may be able to see the effects of alcohol on their driving abilities -- but in a safe way.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says that 26.4 percent of underage persons (ages 12 to 20) use alcohol and 17.4 percent engage in binge drinking. Alcohol use remains extremely widespread among today's teenagers. Nearly three quarters of students have consumed alcohol, and more than just a stolen sip here and there. MADD Canada states that more than one thousand fatalities occur annually due to impairment from drugs or alcohol each year. Many accidents occur behind the wheel of a car.
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Safe ways to take pets on the road
To those who feel a vacation isn't complete unless the family pet comes along, you're not alone. The U.S. Travel Association says that 49 percent of Americans feel the pet is just another member of the family and 18 percent of U.S. travelers plan to take their pets along the next time they travel. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States have softened laws regarding international travel with a companion animal. With the Pet Passport Scheme, or PETS, individuals may travel freely with their pets to member countries on approved carriers. Some procedures include certification of rabies vaccination and the animal's microchip or tattoo number. » Read More
Oh, 'deer': Get the facts about this road hazard
Deer can be found all over the country, and healthy deer populations are increasingly creeping into residential and urban areas seeking food and mates thanks to developments encroaching on deer habitats. This increases the chances of motorists having run-ins with deer on the roadways around their homes and places of business.» Read More