In 1954, Robert F. Borkenstein invented the breathalyzer, one of the most common law enforcement tools for determining the blood alcohol content of people driving under the influence. Six decades later, New York is considering using a similar tool to solve another major transportation safety issue – distracted driving. New York legislators have introduced a… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time when we should discuss how mobile phone use, eating, talking and grooming behind the wheel can cause serious accidents. It is also a good time to discuss misconceptions and myths about distracted driving. If you believe hands-free devices are safe to use while driving, you should stick… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking the public to log onto its Facebook page and submit ‘distracted driving awareness slogans’. April is ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month’, a national event aimed at preventing a common cause of car accidents. Winning submissions will be displayed on highway signs throughout the month. CDOT’s campaign to stop… read more
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests poor driving habits have become widespread on roads across the country. According to the research, 87 percent of motorists are guilty of at least one bad driving habit within the past 30 days. People are driving while texting, drowsy, distracted, speeding, not wearing seatbelts, impaired… read more
A Colorado entrepreneur recently spoke to local press outlets about what inspired him to create a device that could help prevent distracted driving accidents. In 2008, the entrepreneur was supposed to meet with a potential business partner, but tragedy changed everything. Instead of showing up for the meeting, the business partner was struck and killed… read more
Motorcyclists are better drivers than you. Don’t believe me? Maybe you’ll believe a new study from the British Isles. Motorcyclists Are Better Drivers Than You! Equity Red Star, one of Britain’s top insurers, recently sorted through a mountain of insurance policies—200 million of them—and found out some interesting details about people who ride motorcycles. People… read more
For Colorado and Wyoming residents, we are familiar with the dangers of snow, ice and other hazards that frequently come with winter weather. Fortunately, there are several ways families planning trips can avoid auto accidents with meticulous planning. Windshield wiper fluid is an important asset for motorists making trips during the winter months. According to… read more
