Category Archives: Driving

May 14, 2012 | by MH

Tire Safety Tips

Did you know that tires are one of the most important safety features on your car or truck? But to do their job, they have to be in good shape.* Things to regularly keep an eye on include • Making … Continue reading →

May 9, 2012 | by MH

Failure to Use Turn Signals Causes More Accidents Than Distracted Driving

When’s the last time you used your turn signals when driving? According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), drivers neglect to use their turn signals when making a turn around 25% of the time. Drivers also either … Continue reading →

April 25, 2012 | by MH

“Distracted Driving Design Challenge” Invites Teens to Participate

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting teens to create an original icon that will be used to promote DOT’s anti-distracted driving message. The icon will be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and other social networking sites. The contest, … Continue reading →

April 23, 2012 | by MH

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the message from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is “One Text or Call Could Wreck it All.” In 2009 (most recent statistics), distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people – that’s 16% of … Continue reading →

April 20, 2012 | by MH

“Black Box” Recorders Coming to A Car Near You in 2015

Remember those “black boxes” that everyone talks about after a plane accident? Wouldn’t it be great if we had that same kind of information in a car accident or truck accident? Senate Bill 1813, which has already passed the U.S. … Continue reading →

April 16, 2012 | by MH

Are You An Aggressive Driver? Are You Sure?

As many as 56% of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving. That means that if you’re driving aggressively, you’re needlessly endangering yourself, your passengers, and others on the road. Do you … Continue reading →

April 9, 2012 | by MH

Keeping Summer Safe For Teen Drivers – Graduated Driver’s License Programs

Summer is fast approaching – and along with its many pleasures come some unhappy truths. Summer is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers. Statistics show that the risk of car accidents (year round) is higher among 16 – … Continue reading →

March 28, 2012 | by MH

Semi Truck Overturned On Utah I-15S – Traffic Snarled But No Injuries

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph may have contributed to an overturned semi truck on Monday (3/26/2012) that blocked all lanes on I-15 South in Utah County, Utah. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The size, weight, and poor … Continue reading →

March 26, 2012 | by MH

Resources for Older Drivers

The “graying” of America is starting to affect national driving statistics. Older drivers (over age 65) are a growing percentage of the driving population, are keeping their licenses longer, and are driving farther. What kind of car accident record to … Continue reading →

March 14, 2012 | by MH

Reminder About the Dangers of Roll Over Accidents

Recent rollover accidents in Utah and Arizona are tragic reminders of how dangerous this type of car accident can be. In a previous post, we provided information about avoiding rollovers — and it never hurts to take another look. At … Continue reading →