If you’re still grumbling about how much it’ll cost to repair your latest bumper collision, you’re not alone. The damage done by road collisions costs more than $100 billion globally each year, according to the Washington Post. The vast majority of those accidents -- more than 90 percent -- take … [Read more...] about World’s Worst Drivers
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Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving
Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving Officer Pete Reilly, formerly of Massapequa, Long Island, thought nothing could surprise him. "I've seen it all, believe me. We had a crash in Riverhead, where I had a 15-year-old kid blow a 2.4 on the Breathalyser," he says. A Breathalyzer can … [Read more...] about Killer Texts: Car Accidents and Distracted Driving
Safety 1st
Safety 1st Safety 1st is an iconic US based company supplying a huge range of baby and child safety devices. Whether it's around the house or the holidays, your family's safety is always a top priority. They have compiled a number of comprehensive guides and safety tips that can be downloaded for a … [Read more...] about Safety 1st
Halloween Safety – Trick or Treating tips
Halloween Safety - Trick or Treating tips As you and your children begin to plan your Halloween Trick or Treating, it is important to consider the dangers lurking in costumes, candies, your neighborhood, and even your own home. Keeping an eye on safety while you enjoy Trick or Treating can help … [Read more...] about Halloween Safety – Trick or Treating tips
Exploding GPS–Safety Alert?
Exploding GPS–Safety Alert? A recent article on Insurance Alert shows graphic photos of the aftermath of an alleged GPS battery explosion. The subsequent fire then caused significant damage to the vehicle as you will see in the photos. I’ve never heard of this before but did find one other similar … [Read more...] about Exploding GPS–Safety Alert?
15 Safe Driving Tips for Winter
15 Safe Driving Tips for Winter guest post Driving can be dangerous especially during the winter. The good news is that most accidents can be avoided through defensive driving and safe driving practices. 1. Take corners slower Icy and snowy roads are the perfect recipe for disaster for cars. … [Read more...] about 15 Safe Driving Tips for Winter
Don’t Text and Drive
Risks of Texting While Driving … [Read more...] about Don’t Text and Drive
CCTV: Wolves attack Russian traffic cops on M23 highway
CCTV: Wolves attack Russian traffic cops on M23 highway Security camera footage posted online shows a pack of wolves charging at a traffic police patrol on a highway in southern Russia. The police officer jumps into the car he has pulled over moments before - just in time to escape the animals. The … [Read more...] about CCTV: Wolves attack Russian traffic cops on M23 highway
Australian Road Fatalities Lower Than Ever Before
Australian Road Fatalities Lower Than Ever Before GUEST POST Driving on Australian roads is safer than ever before. Despite today’s much larger population, the number of road fatalities per capita has fallen dramatically. Over the course of the 20th century the number of vehicles and registered … [Read more...] about Australian Road Fatalities Lower Than Ever Before