Road Safety FAQ
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  • How Many People Are Killed Or Injured On The Road Each Year?

On average, 92 U.S. citizens die on the road each day. That’s 2,760 people injured or killed each month and 33,120 each year.

  • What Is “ESC” And Does It Save Lives?

ESC stands for Electronic Stability Control. NHTSA estimates that in 2011 - 1,045 lives were saved because of vehicles with ESC (an upward trend from previous years). It is promising to see that ESC, along with other safety features in vehicles, can have a huge impact on advancements in road safety.

  • How Can The Amount Of Accidents Among Young Drivers Be Reduced?

Road traffic deaths are the number one cause of fatalities in people aged 15-44. That’s a worldwide statistic. It is important that we properly educate our youth on the topic of road safety. As parents, it is essential to set a good example behind the wheel. For new drivers, it is crucial that parents spend lots of time allowing their children to practice driving in various situations.

Studies have shown that increased experience is even more of a factor in reducing accidents over age. Also, limiting night time driving for new drivers has proven to greatly reduce accidents. Not using a cell phone while driving and stressing the importance of wearing seat belts are also topics that must be addressed when helping young drivers develop responsible safety habits on the road. Informing young drivers of the risks of driving intoxicated along with teaching proper precautions can also save many lives among young drivers.

  • What Is The Rate Of Drunk Driving Among Young Drivers?

One third of all drunk drivers killed are aged 17-24.

  • What Is “ISA” And Does It Save Lives?

ISA stands for Intelligent Speed Adaptation. ISA works by using a GPS (Global Positioning System) to detect speed limits and reduce dangerous driving.  A study in the Netherlands has shown that if all cars were equipped with an ISA system, accidents may be reduced by 25/30%.

  • What Type Of Road Is The Most Dangerous?

NPR states that rural roads are the most dangerous roads in the United States, accounting for over 50% of traffic related fatalities in recent years. Urban America accounts for 77% of the population, yet suffers far less fatalities on the road than those commuting through rural areas.

  • What Are Tips For Driving In Extreme Weather?

In areas prone to snow, It is very important for all drivers to get their vehicles tuned up before winter. Shovels, tow and tire chains, and bags of salt are also essential for driving in winter conditions. In case of rain and flash floods it is ideal to make sure your windshield wipers are always in top shape. Having a rain repellent in your vehicle is also an affordable and easy way to increase safety. For all extreme weather it is important to make sure you are aware of any problems with your vehicle and address them as soon as possible. Tire pressure should be frequently checked, and it is recommended that all drivers carry road maps, a tool kit, and at least one flashlight at all times.

  • How Long Do I Need To Wait To Drive After Drinking Alcohol?

Although accidents related to intoxicated driving appear to be decreasing in recent years (down 85 % from 1979 in 2012), it is very important to be responsible and informed.  Approximately three 12 Ounce beers (that’s roughly fifteen ounces of table wine and four and a half ounces of hard liquor) will put you over the legal limit of .08%.

It is generally suggested that for every one drink a driver should wait an hour before reentering his/her vehicle. That being said, the SAAQ suggests waiting even longer than that, stating that your liver will lower BAC levels by 15 mg/hour. .02 = 20 mg so that’s one and a third hours or an hour and twenty minutes. The only way to truly be safe is to drive with a 0.00 BAC at all times. Do not drink and drive, ever.  

  • How Important Are Backup Cameras When It Comes To Road Safety?

Important enough for the United States government to make them mandatory in all vehicles by 2018! There are reportedly 210 fatalities and 15,000 injuries due to back-up related accidents every year. With backup cameras being required in all vehicles in the United States, we are confident that the number of backup related accidents will decrease drastically. (https://www.cnet.com/news/u-s-requiring-back-up-cameras-in-cars-by-2018/)

  • What Is The Risk Of Using A Call Phone While Driving?

Using a cell phone without a hands-free Bluetooth system connected can be fatal while operating a vehicle. It is believed that using a cell phone while driving has the same effect as driving with a .08 Blood Alcohol Content.  18 % of all fatal road accidents are caused by cell phone usage, especially among those who are using their phone to send text messages.