Monthly Archives: October 2021
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News Featured Stories Safety Stats- October 27, 2021 402
Getting home safely; it’s something we take for granted, and that’s just fine.
We’re not ones to fear-monger, and making roads safer one safety-system at a time is how we’re able to take our minds off the dangers of driving.
Still, on average, around 40,000 people a year die from crashes, and approximately another 3.3 million are seriously injured.
2021 hasn’t been kind to drivers either, with 21,450 people (a 17% increase from 2019) dead from motor vehicle accidents, according to early National Safety Council estimates.
So, it’s easy to empathize with these responses to a recent survey...
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- October 20, 2021 116
Stemming from a change in driving habits and a post-lockdown increase in drivers on the road, vehicular crashes in the first quarter of 2021 were the highest since around 2009.
It’s thought that the emptier roads during the lockdowns encouraged drivers to drive faster and pay less attention, two behaviors which seem to have followed drivers to the more crowded highways of 2021.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 8,730 people died in vehicle crashes in the first 3 months of 2021--an increase of 10.5% from the same period of time in 2020 (which saw 7900 fatalities)....
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News Featured Stories News Releases- October 13, 2021 94
It’s that time of the year again--fall leaves on the ground, cooler weather, and hundreds of super-excited football fans crowding stadium parking lots and having a blast.
Yes, tailgating season has started, and we’re not one to leave you out in the cold (even if your home team does).
Here are 4 crucial gadgets that will make your tailgating experience the best of the (literal) lot.
Tailgating can go on for hours, but your vehicle’s battery can not. Bringing a portable power pack ensures you have enough juice to power phones, electronic grills, music, TVs, and still be able...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Safety Stats 360 Systems- October 06, 2021 309
It’s that time of year when we geek out about the fancy updated tech in new model vehicles being released!
Whether it’s decked-out dashboards or super-sensitive safety sensors, we’re always on the lookout for standouts in vehicle-innovation.
Since we like to stay grounded with our lists (because everyone should be able to be safe), we’ve picked some of the more popular vehicles on the road to highlight:
The 2021 model of the popular compact sedan not only comes with a slew of sleek lines on its exterior, but a souped-up 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system, a 10.2-inch...
