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Updated 2010 Fatalities: Lowest Levels Since 1949

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Cecil Helton

These numbers show we’re making historic progress when it comes to improving safety on our nation’s roadways Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged 2010 Fatalities, Department of Transportation, DOT, fatal accident, fatal collisions, fatalities, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, highway fatality, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Ray LaHood, traffic fatalities, United States Traffic Fatalities, US DOT |

Driving while Drowsy? Dangerous and Impaired Driving

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Cecil Helton

If you can pick out any of these symptoms, you’re probably too tired to be behind the wheel. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged Alcohol, alcohol impaired, driving drowsy, driving drunk, drowsy driving, Drunk Driving, DUI, fatal accident, fatal collision, fatal crash, fatalities, highway fatality, traffic fatalities |

Drive Safer: Knowing Your Performance Limits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Cecil Helton

You’re responsible for your actions behind the wheel. The only question is: what sort of driver are you going to be? That choice is up to you. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged defensive, defensive driving, drive defensively, driving defensively, fatal accident, fatal accidents involving teens, fatal car crashes, fatalities, human performance, performance limits, reaction times, traffic fatalities |

Weekends, Holidays are Most Dangerous Days to Drive

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Cecil Helton

So much so that every day, enough people die on roads in America that it’s equivalent to a medium sized plane crashing each and every day. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged car deaths, deaths, fatal, fatal accident, fatal collision, fatal collisions, fatal crash, fatalities, fatality, roadway deaths |

Women Have a Significant Safety Disadvantage in Car Crashes?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Researchers believe a male-specific or male-oriented design basis on every automobile exists. Put simply, cars are designed by men with male drivers as their basis as the standard occupant. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged car accident, car safety, car safety ratings, crash fatalities, driving safety, FARS, fatal accident, fatalities, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, female, ladies, male, man, men, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, road fatalities, safe driver, safer cars, safety features, woman, women |

Top Five Causes of Crashes and How to Avoid Them

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Cecil Helton

When you consider all the facts and calculate the odds, driving is probably the most dangerous thing each of us does on a daily basis. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged aggressive drivers, aggressive driving, car crash, car insurance, car policy, distracted driving, distraction, drunk driver, drunk drivers, Drunk Driving, DUI, fatal accident, fatal car crashes, fatal collisions, fatalities, ice, mother nature, NHTSA, policy premiums, rain, snow, speeding, speeding tickets, traffic fatalities, weather, wet roads, wet weather |

Cars that detect when a driver is drunk. A Solution to DUIs?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Cecil Helton

The system, called “Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety” (DADSS), is bring jointly developed by the NHTSA and researchers in the automotive industry. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged accident, auto policy, BAC, car insurance, car insurance premiums, car insurance rates, driving under the influence, drunk driver, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, fatal crash, fatalities, Ignition interlock, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new car, NHTSA |

Safe Driving Guide: 4th of July Holiday Travels

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Cecil Helton

It’s a common perception that January 1 is the most dangerous day to drive. It makes sense, because so many people are out ringing in the new year, often with alcohol. But July 4th is the deadliest day for automotive fatalities overall, with July 3 coming in slightly behind in the second position. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged 4th of july, accident, car insurance, DUI, FARS, fatal accident, fatalities, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, fourth of july, independence day, January 1, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new years, new years day, NHTSA, road trip, traffic fatalities, traveling |

How to Drive Safely, No Matter the Time of Day

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Cecil Helton

At CarInsurance.org, we’d like every driver and passenger to be safe. So here are our tips for safe driving by time of day, with special emphasis on morning commutes, rush hour and driving at night. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged accident, auto policy, car crash, car insurance, crash, daytime driving, defensive driving, driving hazards, fatalities, following, hazards, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, night driving, reaction time, rush hour driving, visibility |

Summer is Deadliest Time for Teen Drivers

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Seven of the top ten deadliest days of the year for teenage fatal crashes occur in the span between Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged accident, auto policy, fatal accidents involving teens, fatalities, labor day, lower car insurance costs, memorial day, summer, tee, teen drivers, teenage drivers, teenagers |

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