A tragic school bus accident in Chattanooga has made national headlines for all of the wrong reasons, as at least six children were killed and over 20 more injured. Now, the bus’s operating company, Durham School Services, finds itself in some serious hot water after their poor safety record has been thrust into the spotlight. […]
Halloween is a holiday filled with unique traditions and lively festivities and celebrations that make for a fun atmosphere. But before donning your costume and taking part in your traditions, be sure to follow these important and valuable safety tips to not only keep yourself safe, but those around you as well. Don’t Drink and […]
Now that we are a few weeks into 2016, we’ll slowly start to see more agencies at both the state and federal level issuing reports outlining their preliminary findings for 2015 and measuring year-to-year performance. By way of illustration, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced its preliminary findings last week concerning the […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has long had regulations in place expressly dictating that traditional key-operated vehicles cannot operate in any capacity without the key in the ignition. While this rule obviously makes good sense from a safety perspective, it may surprise people to learn that the NHTSA currently has no such rule in […]
For the most part, the preferences of motorsports aficionados are dictated by the area of the country in which they reside. For instance, those who live in the cold weather states may enjoy riding a motorcycle during the spring and summer months, but their real passion is likely snowmobiles. The same pattern is evident here […]
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, thousands of children here in the U.S. have been diagnosed with some sort of food allergy, with the most common allergen being peanut, followed closely by milk and shellfish. Furthermore, the AAAAI found that as many as 38.7 percent of children with these food allergies […]
We recently discussed how more and more bicyclists will be returning to the roads in the coming weeks now that favorable weather conditions have returned. We also discussed how of these bicyclists will need to be especially careful given the negligent driving practices of many of the motorists with whom they share the road. Indeed, […]
With warmer conditions returning, it’s only a matter of time before we can resume our favorite outdoor activities from fishing and softball to gardening and, of course, biking. However, it’s important for those ready to return to the streets on their bicycles — whether for leisure, exercise or as a primary mode of transportation — […]
Those who have purchased a new car, truck or SUV over the last few years have undoubtedly come to enjoy many of the amenities that their previous vehicle may have been lacking from a bigger engine and more spacious interior to in-dash touchscreen and Bluetooth technology. As nice as all these features are, however, a […]
If you feel as though you’ve been seeing more and more pedestrian on your familiar routes to and from home, work, school and the store, this isn’t just your imagination. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of pedestrians has increased by an astounding 24 million between 2005 and 2010. Of […]
