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Black Ice Explained: Why It’s So Dangerous (and How Drivers Can Stay Safe)

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Black Ice Explained: Why It’s So Dangerous (and How Drivers Can Stay Safe) Updated: December 2025 Black ice is one of the most dangerous winter road hazards because it is often nearly invisible until your vehicle has already lost traction. Understanding how black ice forms—and how to react when you encounter it—can help reduce the risk of serious winter driving … Continue reading “Black Ice Explained: Why It’s So Dangerous (and How Drivers Can Stay Safe)”

Father of Traffic Safety – William Phelps Eno

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William Phelps Eno: He Taught Cities How to Move Safely Long before modern highways, sensors, or connected cars, one determined New Yorker asked a simple question: What if streets followed rules? William Phelps Eno—often called the “Father of Traffic Safety”—spent his life answering it, shaping how the world still moves today. Who Was William Phelps Eno? Born in 1858, Eno … Continue reading “Father of Traffic Safety – William Phelps Eno”

From Racetrack to the Road: Racing-Born Driver Safety Innovations

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From Racetrack to the Road: Racing-Born Safety Innovations That Now Protect Everyday Drivers Motorsport has long served as a high-speed laboratory. NASCAR and IndyCar have produced crash data, materials science, and biomechanical breakthroughs that have quietly shaped today’s safer passenger vehicles. Here are six innovations that started on the track and now keep everyday drivers safe. 1) Crash “Black … Continue reading “From Racetrack to the Road: Racing-Born Driver Safety Innovations”

Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work

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Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work: Steps Organizations Can Take to Protect Employees Who Drive Traffic crashes are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, costing employers billions annually in medical care, legal expenses, property damage, and lost productivity. For employees who drive as part of their jobs—whether full-time, part-time, or occasionally—organizations must foster a traffic safety … Continue reading “Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work”

Top Tips for Wet Road Safety

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Driving Safely in the Rain: Top Tips for Wet Road Safety Rainy weather poses unique challenges for drivers, from reduced visibility to slick, unpredictable road surfaces. These conditions demand sharper focus, adaptation of your typical driving habits, and a well-maintained vehicle. Below are essential tips from the Traffic Safety Store to help you confidently navigate wet roads. Slow Down Smartly … Continue reading “Top Tips for Wet Road Safety”

Leadfoot Syndrome – do you have it?

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Lead Foot Syndrome: Why We Can’t Resist the Speeding Urge Have you ever wondered why you—or that driver weaving dangerously through traffic—keep pushing the gas despite knowing the risks? Speeding is more than a bad habit; it’s a curious psychological challenge. Each year, it contributes to over 12,000 deaths in the U.S. alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading “Leadfoot Syndrome – do you have it?”

Decoding U.S. Road Signs and Symbols

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Decoding U.S. Road Symbol Signs: Your Comprehensive Guide to America’s Traffic Language Whether you’re zipping down a busy freeway or navigating a quiet neighborhood, the signs you pass are speaking to you in a universal language—symbols. Far from mere decoration, these shapes and icons are part of a carefully crafted system mandated by the Manual on Uniform Traffic … Continue reading “Decoding U.S. Road Signs and Symbols”

How Many Traffic Cones Are There ?

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How Many Traffic Cones Are There in the USA? Traffic cones are a ubiquitous part of the American landscape, essential for construction, road safety, events, and countless other applications. While there isn’t an official count of traffic cones, insights from the industry and usage patterns provide a reasonable estimate. Estimating Traffic Cone Numbers 1. Annual Production Volumes Major manufacturers produce … Continue reading “How Many Traffic Cones Are There ?”

Products for Work Zone Safety Awareness.

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Since we are recognizing National Work Zone Safety Week, we are offering special sale pricing on the products used in work zones the most. Roll-up construction signs, traffic cones, channelizer drums, STOP-SLOW paddles and safety vests. The special sale prices will end April 30th. Roll-Up Signs 48″ Reflective roll-up signs – $151.95 48″ Non Reflective roll-up signs – $66.25 48″ … Continue reading “Products for Work Zone Safety Awareness.”

National Work Zone Safety Week April 17 – 21

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For over 21 years, our company has been built around safety, and we take it seriously. The Traffic Safety Store wants to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place April 17 – 21. National Work Zone Awareness Week is an annual campaign held each spring to encourage safe driving through work zones. The key message is for drivers … Continue reading “National Work Zone Safety Week April 17 – 21”

Driving This Winter? 7 Must-Have Items For Any Winter Car Survival Kit!

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If you live in an area that has harsh winters, it’s a good idea to build a winter car survival kit. This kit should be kept in your car throughout the year, but you should restock the kit throughout the winter. A winter car survival kit is an essential tool for any driver throughout the late Fall and early Spring … Continue reading “Driving This Winter? 7 Must-Have Items For Any Winter Car Survival Kit!”

5 Driving Tips To Remember To Keep School Zones Safe

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Each year more than 56 million children travel from their homes to attend school by walking, biking, and taking the bus. Drivers must take precautions to account for increased traffic and dangers as children return to school. Roads will become congested during peak times, and school zones have become one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths for school-aged … Continue reading “5 Driving Tips To Remember To Keep School Zones Safe”

Distracted Driving Is A Leading Cause Of Death On U.S. Roads

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How Safe Are U.S. Drivers? Driving a motor vehicle is an essential part of the United States economy, and this mode of transportation has established itself as a vital piece of American culture. In fact, each year Americans drive an estimated 13,476 miles as they travel between home, work, and other destinations. It goes without saying that the miles people … Continue reading “Distracted Driving Is A Leading Cause Of Death On U.S. Roads”

4 Ways Cities Are Using Smart Technology To Control Traffic Congestion

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That Dreaded “T” Word Just hearing the word “traffic” is enough to make anyone feel anxious and frustrated. The U.S. transportation system heavily relies on personal vehicles, leading to daily congestion in urban areas. Traffic not only tests patience but also severely impacts the economy. A 20-minute trip can turn into a grueling hours-long ordeal due to bumper-to-bumper congestion. The … Continue reading “4 Ways Cities Are Using Smart Technology To Control Traffic Congestion”

The Zipper Merge: Could “Impolite” Drivers Be In The Right?

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What Is The Zipper Merge? The zipper merge is one way that drivers can merge from one lane to another if they notice a lane closure is coming up. Often times lanes close on highways or city streets due to construction or traffic accidents, and these areas can cause headaches for all drivers on the road. With this merged system, … Continue reading “The Zipper Merge: Could “Impolite” Drivers Be In The Right?”

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Category: Safe Driving

Black Ice Explained: Why It’s So Dangerous (and How Drivers Can Stay Safe)

Father of Traffic Safety – William Phelps Eno

From Racetrack to the Road: Racing-Born Driver Safety Innovations

Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work

Top Tips for Wet Road Safety

Leadfoot Syndrome – do you have it?

Decoding U.S. Road Signs and Symbols

How Many Traffic Cones Are There ?

Products for Work Zone Safety Awareness.

National Work Zone Safety Week April 17 – 21

Driving This Winter? 7 Must-Have Items For Any Winter Car Survival Kit!

5 Driving Tips To Remember To Keep School Zones Safe

Distracted Driving Is A Leading Cause Of Death On U.S. Roads

4 Ways Cities Are Using Smart Technology To Control Traffic Congestion

The Zipper Merge: Could “Impolite” Drivers Be In The Right?