USA Today: When should seniors stop driving? And having “the talk” with them Most older drivers never talk to a medical professional or family members about their ability to drive safely, according to a new study. But that needs to change, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and educational arm of insurance and travel giant AAA. The foundation is urging family members to have discussions… Read More
6 Tips to Create a Safe Prom and High School Graduation Season for Your Teen Source: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids There’s something about prom and graduation season that makes rational parents go bonkers. Here are 6 tips for parents to help keep their teen safe and make this season one to remember for all the right reasons. Set curfews Teen car crashes and deaths increase exponentially late at night. If… Read More
Distracted Driving: 25 Shocking Statistics Source: http://distracteddriveraccidents.com/ At this point I think most people realize just how big of a problem and how dangerous distracted driving is. However, seeing this list of 25 distracted driving statistics all together in one long list really can put it into perspective. Going through and reading these statistics proving the dangers of distracted driving… Read More
AAA: Summer Driving Tips Summer weather leads to rising temperatures. AAA reports that millions of Americans are expected to take road trips during the summer months. The Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety & Education encourages you to be prepared this summer and take the following precautions: Check your tire pressure at least once a month and especially before… Read More