[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3688″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Every day, you make thousands of decisions. While some of these choices are of little importance, some can be the difference between life and death. This is certainly the case regarding decision of whether or not to wear a seat belt while in a car. Below are some of… Continue reading Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Tag: Car Safety
Construction Workers Have the Right of Way
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3683″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]As a driver you are required to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Nowhere is this more important than when you are driving in a construction zone. The lanes may be narrower. Workers may cross the road in front of you or be working right at the… Continue reading Construction Workers Have the Right of Way
Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3651″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Now That Spring is Here, Drivers Need to be Aware of Their Surroundings Spring is here, which means people are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. Spring is an important time for drivers to be cautious of outside surroundings such as children and pets. Although many… Continue reading Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
What to Do at Stoplights
It’s easy to know what to do when you come to a traffic signal that is functioning normally, but what about times where the lights are blinking, it’s not working at all or there is a police officer directing traffic.Those are all situations you will encounter at some point while driving. In less populated areas… Continue reading What to Do at Stoplights
Tire Care & Maintenance
Sometimes it’s pretty clear that you need new tires, such as when you experience a flat, but how do you tell before it reaches that potentially unsafe juncture? This past year the importance of tire care and maintenance jumped to the headlines after the California Highway Patrol finished their investigation in the accident that killed… Continue reading Tire Care & Maintenance
Visibility and Winter Driving
We discussed the importance of clearing all the snow and ice off your car last week, but to reiterate be sure to clear off the following areas: Windshield – Clear the entire windshield, not just the area directly in front of you. Back window – Without a unobstructed back window you will have to rely… Continue reading Visibility and Winter Driving
Illinois Cell Phone Laws
*Update on Aug. 7, 2019* Hand-held devices are banned while driving in the state of Illinois, which means no talking, texting, emailing, or adjusting your GPS while driving. Yes, even touching your GPS while driving is considered a violation. You can use a phone if you are using a speakerphone or headset in most circumstances… Continue reading Illinois Cell Phone Laws