Yes! Summer is finally here, and you’re ready to pack up your car and head to your closets shore point. Before you pack that speedo and hop onto the highway–you need to remember to drive safely. This coming holiday weekend is one of the deadliest traveling holidays during the year, and the statistics don’t lie. You don’t want to be … Continue reading “Drive Safe This Memorial Day Weekend”
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“I’d prefer to have gym class last.” I wanted my high school counselor to modify my class schedule, so gym class would be later (preferably very last) rather than in the morning. I was a high school student concerned with appearance. Can you relate to such human tendencies? I notice a number of Philadelphia peers biking to work, some trailing … Continue reading “Pedaling Perspiration-Free To Work?”
Sure, you may think that wearing a helmet looks kinda lame–but don’t! Helmets save your life, and it’s the only thing protecting you from a high speed collision with a car or the road. There are plenty of reasons you should wear a helmet, and if you read this post and still think you’re too cool for one…then maybe … Continue reading “Don’t Be a Fool; Wear a Helmet”
National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month: Promoting Safer Teen Driving It’s no secret that teenagers pose a greater risk behind the wheel. Various states implement different degrees of Cinderella licenses, and the growing problem of texting while driving is making the road increasingly dangerous. That’s why teenage driving awareness is an important mission in this country. May is National Youth … Continue reading “May is National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month”
With weather warming up, more people are on the streets. Traveling by foot might be a wiser and healthier option, but it’s not always safer. Seventy-thousand pedestrians are injured — and more than 4,000 die — in automobile collisions every year. While this is only a slither of the vehicle-accident total, it’s a disproportionate amount: Eleven percent of transport (disregarding miles … Continue reading “Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents”
Cities the world over host runs, and soon, the Broad Street Run will take place in Philadelphia, PA. The occasion drives city fanfare, but similar to normal city conditions, traffic safety is a concern. During special events, roads are blocked off and traffic patterns are modified, perplexing those who are not aware ahead of time. How frustrated do you get … Continue reading “Traffic Safety and the 2013 Broad Street Run”
With the warm weather on the horizon, traffic safety commissions across the country are getting ready for more bicyclists and pedestrians on the road. One region in particular, is significantly bumping up their efforts. From Northern Virginia into suburban Maryland, police are gearing up for a springtime crackdown of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians that break traffic safety laws. It’s a good thing too, in … Continue reading “DC Unveils a Shocking Traffic Safety Campaign”
Wise-behind-the-wheel teens crashed into current headlines, championing their achievements in the fourth Teen Safe Driving Competition, sponsored by the Allegheny County Safe Driving Committee. Winners reaped fame and fortune, collecting prizes upward of $250 for top placements. Students’ safe driving were gauged via safety-knowledge exams, perceptual aptitude trials, and a driving skills course. Allegheny Police, as well as PA state and … Continue reading “PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness”
There are plenty of traffic laws in the United States that are pretty reasonable. Stopping at red lights, not going above the speed limit, and driving slower in school zones all sound like reasonable requests to me. There are, however, a few laws around the country that are downright ridiculous. Some involve the color of your car, while others mention … Continue reading “10 Crazy Ways to Get a Ticket”
So you have finally gotten that license you have been salivating over for the past 16 years. You studied your state specific handbook, took the drivers test, and now you’re free to hit the open road, right? Wrong! Before you go joy riding around town there are a few things you need to know. First off, you’re not a fully … Continue reading “But It’s Not Fair! Teen Driving Laws and Their Importance”
Although it hasn’t even come out yet, lawmakers already have their sights set on regulating Google Glass when it comes to driving. They’re worried that this exciting futuristic device will add to the already growing technical distractions that plague drivers today. Google has reassured it’s customers that it’s product can enhance the driving experience rather than hinder it. The question … Continue reading “Will Google Glass Distract Drivers?”
The Dangers of Texting While Driving It’s sad to say that the more aware we are of the dangers of texting while driving, the more popular it becomes. Over the past 10 years, text messaging has become an acceptable form of mobile communication, and most of the time, it’s preferred over anything else. Cell phone carriers automatically include text message … Continue reading “Texting and Driving: Stop Already!”
Today we are very excited to announce the launch of The safety Resource Center, the official blog of the Traffic Safety Store. This new blog will serve as an informational resource and knowledge center for anyone looking for information on traffic safety best practices, products, and the latest industry news. The focus of our content will include helpful specifications for … Continue reading “Launch of The Safety Resource Center”