Recently, wintry weather moved across Texas, causing numerous accidents, some of them fatal. Some think we’re in for a tough winter. For that reason, it’s important that everyone revisit basic tips for winter driving. Holiday travel peaks during November and December. People are going to holiday parties, visiting family and friends, and heading to the … Continued
An 11th-grader at Davis High School in Houston was injured recently when she was struck by an SUV as she walked across Spears Road. KHOU reported that the intersections there lack crosswalks or guards and that parents say something must be done to keep students safer. Areas surrounding schools are often designated as school zones, … Continued
As a frequent driver, whether you commute daily or take several road trips every year, accident avoidance and driver’s safety are no doubt important to you. Finding the best sources of driver’s safety information can be difficult with so many options. We have compiled some of the most worthwhile sources of information for Texas drivers. … Continued
Texas law requires children under the age of 8 to be secured in child safety seats while riding in automobiles unless the child is taller than 4 feet 9 inches in height. This law is designed to prevent serious injury or even death if an accident happens. To improve safety, the state of Texas recently … Continued
If you commute to work every day, no one has to tell you it can be a frustrating and even dangerous drive. Some mornings are certainly worse than others, and what starts out as a normal workday can turn into a several-hours-long delay when auto accidents occur. For many commuters, the morning of August 7 … Continued
Four months after a fatal accident involving an all-terrain vehicle and a Ford Expedition in Houston, authorities have charged the ATV driver with intoxication manslaughter, according to the Houston Chronicle. The ATV driver and a passenger were thrown more than 20 feet from the vehicle when it collided with the Expedition at a Houston intersection. … Continued
You may be the safest driver you know—careful to abide by all of the rules of the road in an effort to reduce your risk of getting a ticket or getting in an accident. But even when you are extra careful, other people may not be so cautious and could catch you off guard. Such … Continued
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demands a vehicle recall for safety reasons, manufacturers usually listen. The NHTSA recommends voluntary recalls only after significant study. But Chrysler Group says the NHTSA’s research is not complete and so far has refused to recall millions of vehicles. According to USA Today, the federal traffic safety agency … Continued
Distracted drivers kill people. It’s a harsh but true fact. If you text and drive, the chances are pretty good that you will be involved in an auto accident. But even for those who swear off texting behind the wheel, as long as other people are doing it, we will all be at risk. According … Continued
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an effort to increase awareness about the problem that is distracted driving, the agency is providing a wealth of information on just how dangerous the practice is. According to their new SAFETY 1N NUM3ERS Newsletter, … Continued