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News Featured Stories Safety Guides Safety Community- June 29, 2016 63
It’s almost time for the 4th of July. That means fireworks, grilling in the backyard, and maybe even a trip to the beach with your family. Whatever you end up doing, we want you to be safe. Here are some safety tips for Independence Day.
Firework Safety
While the safest way to enjoy fireworks is attending a public fireworks show put on by professionals, if you light fireworks at home you should follow these tips.
- Never give fireworks to small children.
- Keep a bucket of water/fire extinguisher close by in case of a fire.
- Light only one firework at a time.
- Always wear eye protection when lighting...
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News News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- June 21, 2016 75
To have your teen become a safe, competent driver, he or she needs to develop critical driving skills and practice them in a range of driving environments and conditions. High quality practice driving is crucial because a major reason why teens crash is inexperience behind the wheel. The on-road license test is not going to cover the wide range of environments and challenges your teen will face during the intermediate period of licensure. It’s up to you to work with your teen to find opportunities to provide plenty of quality practice during the learner period. We can help.
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News News Releases Safety Community- June 20, 2016 130
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Automotive cameras have many uses. Backup cameras and side cameras are vital for erasing blind spots and increasing overall safety. Mobile DVR’s can also be used to protect your company in the unfortunate case of an accident. Thankfully no one was injured in this recent bus crash. The footage from our MobileMule™ 4420 proves that the bus driver was not at fault for this accident. Without recorded video proof, this crash would have cost the bus company $14,000.We offer a wide variety of DVR’s with many different features including GPS, WiFi, and live...
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News News Releases Safety Through Infographics Safety Guides Safety Community- May 04, 2016 92
This infographic, courtesy of Woodstock Motors, features tips for car seat safety, facts about child car seats, and will help you decide which type of seat is most appropriate for your children.
According to Seatcheck, about 70% of children in car seats are improperly restrained, while around 96% of parents believe their child safety seats are properly installed. One of the most common installation mistakes is not using age and size appropriate seats.
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Safety Through Infographics Road Safety Resources & Links Safety Guides Safety Community- April 28, 2016 99
This infographic, courtesy of Hussey Fraser, features facts about motorcycle injuries, important motorbike safety tips, and useful motorcycle road hand signals.
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News News Releases Safety Guides Safety Community- February 29, 2016 708
It only takes a split second to cause an accident or take your attention away from other drivers who can create one. Taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, comes with risks. One in 10 crashes involve at least one distracted driver. Distracted driving is a problem, and it’s not due to smartphones alone. Take note of a number of distractions along with associated accident stats.
Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking is hazardous to your health without being behind the wheel. However, lighting up a smoke or taking your eyes off the road to ash in a tray can create accidents. A review of an...
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Safety Guides- October 15, 2014 37
As hard as winter is on us, it’s even harder on our cars. Freezing temperatures, snow and ice can cause all sorts of emergencies, from mechanical failures to car accidents. Being aware of the road safety concerns, as well as how to manage them is key to prevention. Learn how to winterize your vehicle the right way so that you, your family, and your car stay safe on the road this winter!
Check Fluid Levels
You should be monitoring fluid levels year-round, but it’s doubly important going into winter. Look at not only engine oil and antifreeze, but also transmission fluid, brake fluid and power steering...
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Safety Guides- October 14, 2014 41
Halloween: it’s the scariest time of year to be on the road. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ranks October 31 as one of the three deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, and the top deadliest day of the year for pedestrians between the ages of 5 and 14. Leave the thrills and chills to the trick-or-treaters and costumed partygoers with these safe driving tips!
Be Mindful of the Trick-or-Treaters
In the days leading up to Halloween, children will be out trick-or-treating all over the United States. If you have to travel during peak trick-or-treat times (between...
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Safety Community- October 06, 2014 30
One in five parents of young children bend the car safety rules by allowing kids to ride without seat belts, car seats, or booster seats, says Linda Carroll of NBC News. Even more shocking is that 61% have seen other parents bending the rules when carpooling, according to a report released this week by Safe Kids Worldwide.
Funded by the General Motors Foundation, the report was based on an online survey of 1,000 parents of kids from 4-10. What is the exact number of carpooling parents who fail to use restraints? That is a statistic that would be hard to come by.
“Somewhere between...
