When driving near commercial trucks, it's critical to take a variety of safety precautions to prevent an accident. While there's no way of knowing what a trucker will do next, here are some of the steps you can take to reduce the risk of an accident: Don't drive in...
Month: September 2019
Tire safety and maintenance are key factors of travel safety
If someone were to ask you how much air pressure each of the tires in your car needs to function at maximum safety quality, would you be able to correctly answer the question? Don't worry if you read that question and your first thought was that you would have...
Keep your distance if you spot a drunk driver
As a driver, safety is your No. 1 responsibility. By taking the right approach, you're able to enhance your personal safety, as well as that of every other driver on the road. If you have reason to believe you've spotted a drunk driver, keep your distance. Driving in...
Do you know how to avoid hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning occurs when a tire (or tires) lose contact with the road, typically as a result of standing water. If this happens, you'll temporarily lose control of your vehicle, which greatly increases the risk of an accident. It's important to take steps to avoid...
Easy ways to personally avoid distracted driving
You don't have any control over the decisions other drivers make. If someone wants to talk on their phone, send a text or read a map, they're going to do so. However, you do have full control over everything that happens in your vehicle. There are many ways to...