Every third week of October, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) hosts National School Bus Safety Week. The educational event helps parents, students, teachers, school administrators, motorists, and bus drivers emphasize the importance of school bus safety. In 2020, School Bus Safety Week takes place October on 19-23 and the theme is “Red Lights Mean STOP!” Under Section […]
The Polar Vortex 2019 is here in Michigan and it is not treading lightly. The arctic chill is triggering cold snaps and persistent frosts not seen in the region since 1994. If you have to drive in this week’s frigid temperatures, we urge you to take a few steps to prepare your vehicle for the cold. […]
Halloween is the best night of the year for costume, candy, and horror enthusiasts. Children and adults of all ages spend weeks preparing their movie marathons, spooky parties, and trick-or-treating adventures. However, Halloween isn’t all tricks, treats, and fun. In fact, countless people end up in emergency rooms all throughout the month of October due […]
Lawmakers in Michigan recently passed a bill that will affect drivers when they are approaching an intersection that doesn’t have power. Under this new bill, traffic signals that have lost power should now be treated as a four-way stop by drivers. Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed Senate Bill 521, which will require drivers to treat […]
Bicyclist Safety Tips Being a cyclist can be dangerous. With potential dangers like careless drivers, weather hazards, poorly maintained roads, and other threats, it is important that all bicyclists use caution to avoid unnecessary accidents. While cars tend to be the most prominent threat to cyclists by the roadside, there are other dangers at large. […]
Now that cold weather and snow storms are sweeping across the country, you should ask yourself: Am I prepared to drive in chilly, winter conditions? During the winter, you should only drive when it is necessary. If you find that you need to drive during the winter, do so during the day and stay on […]
Motorcycles lack the outer protection other vehicles have, which can make them far deadlier in a crash. In fact, roughly 80% of all motorcycle accidents cause either death or an injury, whereas only 20% of car crashes cause such harm. In order to avoid such dangerous accidents, make sure you are doing what you can […]
Handing over the keys to a newly licensed driver can be a nerve-wracking experience – and for good reason. Statistics show that car accidents are a leading cause of preventable injuries among young Americans. While this may be due in part to teens and young adults being more inclined to take risks, a great deal of it […]
Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]
