100 Deadliest Days: Limit Teens to Weeknight Driving
It is mid-August and we are near the tail end of the 100 deadliest days (the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where teens are more often in fatal accidents). A study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday … Keep reading…
Back to School Safety Tips For Connecticut Parents
Connecticut parents are thrilled as the start of the new school year is just around the corner. Follow these seven safety precautions to avoid a pedestrian accident, according to the NHTSA. Stand three giant steps back from the curb when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, doors open … Keep reading…
Connecticut Hit-and-Run Accidents On The Rise
In 2016, hit-and-run auto accidents killed over one person every minute on United States roadways. Not only is fleeing the scene of an accident illegal to do, it can have an impact on an insurance claim. If you are ever in your vehicle and are involved in a hit-and-run car accident, the following will help … Keep reading…
Worn Tire Treads Can Cause Connecticut Auto Accidents
Worn down tire treads create an increased chance for skidding on roadways and causing Connecticut auto accidents. A new report from AAA recommends that drivers replace their vehicle’s tires before 4/32 inches of tread. Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles says that if your tires are below 2/32 inch of tread, your tires are too bald … Keep reading…
Don’t Get Hosed This Summer
Connecticut schools will be dismissing in the coming weeks and many families will be hitting the road to start a summer vacation. Before your family heads out, take a few moments for some minor checks to prevent a breakdown or worse, a Connecticut auto accident. New information from AAA shows that vehicles over 10 years … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Distracted Driving Causes Crashes
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a problem on Connecticut roadways and a cause of Connecticut auto accidents. According to traffic safety experts, there are three types of distracted driving: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distractions are when your mind wanders away from driving. Visual distractions are when your eyes focus away from … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Rear-Facing Car Seats Are Safest
A recent study has shown that children in rear-facing car seats are safe in rear-end collisions. Much of the research on rear-facing car seats has focused on side-impact or head-on collisions. Children are less likely to die in rear-end collisions, but concerns are still present as to how the crash may impact their health. Concerns … Keep reading…
Connecticut Drivers Worst In The Nation
It’s official: Connecticut has the worst drivers in the United States, according to a new report issued. This is discouraging news, since Connecticut was second from the bottom last year. With 66 auto accident fatalities already, 2018 will be another high fatality year. As the 50th unsafe state for drivers, those in Connecticut that use … Keep reading…
Texting While Driving Now Leading Cause of Death For Teens
According to a new study by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center, nearly 3,000 teens die each year from traffic accidents from texting and 300,000 are injured from texting. Distracted driving, not drunk driving, is now the leading cause of death for teen drivers. It is estimated that 2,700 die each year from alcohol-related auto accidents. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Drivers Concerned Over Distracted Driving
In a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, distracted driving topped the list of growing concerns by drivers. Eighty-eight percent of drivers believe that distracted driving is on the rise over other risky behaviors like: Drunk driving at 43% Drivers using drugs at 55% Aggressive driving at 68% Nearly half of drivers, … Keep reading…