There are several distracting activities drivers may attempt behind the wheel. While some types of distraction are more dangerous than others, the reality is that any type of distracted driving is potentially dangerous. One of the most common types of distracted driving is eating behind the wheel. Drive-thru fast food restaurants are [...]
Brian Debelle
Earlier this month, 18 occupants of a limousine and two pedestrians were killed in New York in one of the deadliest roadway accidents the country has seen in 9 years. While approaching the intersection of two highways at 2 pm in the afternoon, the vehicle flew through the stop and struct an empty car parked […]
Brian Debelle
The three-wheeled vehicle has been around for over a century, and is gearing up to stage a comeback. Initially built for versatility, and quick, cheap transportation after WWII, the three-wheeled car provided a struggling economy with a shining light of prosperity. Lack of supply caused automakers to shift their focus on a more compact [...]
Brian Debelle
September 22nd marked the beginning of fall, a time often associated with cold weather, home-cooked meals, and upcoming holidays. But the change of the season also brings changes to road conditions. Seasonal changes mean different hazards for drivers and require a driver’s full attention to prevent a serious car accident. Regardless if [...]
Sam
It is the year 2018 and we are already halfway through it. (crazy, right?) With that comes innovation, new technology, and smart cars. Check out the list below of useful resources to keep up with the evolution and learn how to incident-proof your driving skills. Lane Keeping Assist Remember when you had to pay attention […]
Brian Debelle
It’s time to get on the road and off the phone says Washington State’s top officials. Last year a new distracted driving law was put into place by top safety officials as part of an effort to decrease distracted driving and reduce fatal injuries. The fine for first time offenders caught driving distracted is $126, […]
Alana Redmond
We’re all guilty of it…distracted driving. Whether it’s because you were in a rush or because you weren’t, people are constantly multi-tasking when driving. This proves to be highly detrimental as, on average, 25% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities are due to distracted driving. And while most people believe that teens are the [...]
Brian Debelle
In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s time we take another look at the problem responsible for 11% of all car accidents leading to fatalities, unnecessarily claiming nearly 4,000 lives each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates over 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a [...]
Sam
Late last year, Engine no. 81 from the Edina Fire Department was on its way to a fire call when a driver pulled directly in front of the truck causing a collision. It turns out that the woman driving the car was so distracted by her cell phone that she did not see the truck, […]
Brian Debelle
There are many cities across the United States that have a reputation of having bad drivers. Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York City usually top the list of where many people that are timid drivers do not want to be forced to drive. It is probably surprising to find out that Montana recently was […]
Ericka M.