Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday may already be in the rearview mirror, there’s still a little over three weeks until Christmas, plenty of time for those looking to make some toy-related purchases for the little ones in their lives. Indeed, sales figures show...
Month: November 2016
Make safe driving a priority over Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving almost upon us, millions of people will be hitting the roads and highways in the coming hours, driving to destinations near and far in order to spend the long holiday weekend with family and friends. Indeed, AAA Carolinas is estimating that close to...
Pedestrian accidents: Death rate for teens up 13 percent
Keeping kids safe is a 24/7 job. Even the simple act of walking has become more dangerous in recent years. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization dedicated to helping kids avoid serious injuries, the rate of fatalities from 12 to 19 year old...
Why is the NHTSA telling automakers to make it loud?
When it comes to automobiles, the tastes of American consumers have evolved considerably over the last decade. Indeed, they are now looking for more than just powerful engines and novelty features, rather they want computer interfaces, advanced safety features and, of...
CPSC falls short of issuing crib bumper ban
When a couple receives the news that there is going to be a new addition to their family, they are understandably filled with tremendous joy and great excitement over what the future holds. Once these emotions start to subside, however, most expecting parents will...
Stay awake, stay safe: It’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
From the end of daylight savings time to staying up late to watch the election results, there’s a good chance that more than a few Americans were behind on sleep this week. In fact, while most of us think nothing of occasionally getting a few less hours of rest, the...
How much do you know about the FMCSA’s ELD mandate?
In the aftermath of any devastating truck accident, one of the first items that must be secured and examined is always the trucker’s logbook. That’s because it can provide valuable insight into whether the trucker violated the applicable hours of service regulations...