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NHTSA April 2016 Report on Distracted Driving
On April 5, 2016, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), together with several other traffic safety boards and office, kicked off Distracted Driver Awareness Month, in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Di...
Signs that You’re Drowsy While Driving
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America Poll found that an alarming 60% of adult drivers admitted that they have driven while feeling drowsy. Even more alarming, 37% of those polled said that they have fallen asleep while behind the wheel. There’s no doubt that driving while tir...
Automatic Emergency Braking: A Soon-to-Be Standard on New Vehicles
Back in the day, seat belts were never a requirement in vehicles. They are now. This goes for air bags too. Now, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) safety feature will become a standard feature as more car manufacturers jump on board. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the US Depar...
5 Driver-Friendly Apps to Get to Know
Technology is helping drivers with apps that utilize GPS and loads of other types of advanced technology. There are also other apps that do much more than give you driving directions and maps. Here are some driver-friendly apps to get to know. 1. GasBuddy When you are driving somewhere that is...
What to Do if You’re Involved in an RV Accident
There are plenty of hazards when driving out on the road, including traffic, rain, construction zones, and auto accidents. Although accidents are stressful for anyone no matter what they are driving, it is especially so for the RV owner since your RV is not just your vehicle, but also your temporary...
Tips to Drive Safely at Night
Nighttime driving can be a challenge. Whether you are tired or not, your visual abilities may become impaired if you have spent a few hours on the road at night. Brake lights from semi-trucks can get blurry. Oncoming cars can be blinding. Worse, drunk drivers could be on the road making it even more...
Learn What a Mobile Home Insurance Policy Covers
Mobile homes, like any other homes, need adequate insurance coverage. While today’s mobile homes are built to higher standards than ever before, there are still different levels of risk related to mobile home ownership compared to homes that are built on concrete foundations. This means your insur...
How to Safely Use Your Keyless Ignition
Keyless ignition systems, also known as smart keys, consist of a device referred to as a key fob (FOB) that replaces the traditional metal keys function. When you attempt to start the car, electronic verification is done of the correct device, usually by turning a rotary switch or pushing a button. ...