We all have distractions in the car that take away our full attention from the road. With recent laws that don’t allow drivers to be on their phones, there are still other distractions that can lead to fatal or injurious accidents on the road. Here are ten distractions that drivers find most common while driving. […]
Category: Driving Tips
Nationwide Study on Unsafe Driving
As drivers, we all understand that distracted driving, risky and aggressive driving, drowsy driving, and impaired driving are not safe practices to engage in. But we must change our driving behaviors instead of simply understanding that these driving behaviors are unsafe. According to a AAA study, many drivers’ beliefs about driving safety contradict how they […]
Resources for Parents of New Drivers
If you have a new, teenage driver who is getting ready to start driving or who has already started driving, you are probably nervous and feel unprepared. If you are feeling this way, check out a list of resources that may answer some questions and give you some ease as your teenager is beginning this […]
What to Look For When Buying Your Teen Their First Car
Buying or helping your child buy his or her first car is a big step in both of your lives. In order to ensure that you make the right decision for your family, keep these pointers in mind when shopping around for a new car. Avoid Flashy Cars No matter how much your teenager may […]
What to Know For The International Vehicle Safety Check
You might have heard of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72 hour inspection taking place June 4 – June 6. This international inspection has the ability to place vehicles out of service if the requirements for the safety check are not met. If you are a driver, be prepared for the full 37 point North […]
Five Ways to Engage in Safer Driving
We’ve all been there – rushing to get somewhere, distracted by someone else in the car, frustrated by another driver. Distractions in motor vehicles happen, and they can cause you to engage in unsafe driving practices. But, these issues can be prevented by focusing on safe driving. Here are five ways to do just that. […]
New Motor Vehicle Laws in 2019
It is hard to keep track of all the new laws and changes that occur from year-to-year. Many times the public is not exposed to new laws that can and will affect the lives of many Connecticut residents. Below is a list of new laws, relating to motor vehicles and driving, that went into effect […]
Laws for Stopping for School Buses and Emergency Vehicles
Drivers must be alert and aware of all other vehicles that they are sharing the road with, especially vehicles that have the right of way. These vehicles include school buses stopping for children and emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars that have their sirens and lights on. It is easy to […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Avoiding Distracted Driving
We all know that staying focused while driving is important, but we also get distracted now and again. It happens to the best of us. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so we thought we would take this opportunity to discuss some common factors that cause distracted driving. Understanding the causes of this issue can […]
Tips for Safely Driving in Rain and Snow
Understanding how to drive safely in the rain and snow can be extremely important for driving safer, preventing accidents, and educating your children, especially when you live in Connecticut, where driving in the rain and snow is a necessity. In the United States, there are nearly 6 million car crashes a year, and out of […]
