Distracted Driving Takes Many Forms

There has been a big push toward raising awareness about texting and the use of hand-held devices in general while driving, and we have given the issue a good bit of attention here. It is indeed a big problem that caused a lot of accidents and it has gotten the attention of lawmakers around the [...]

New Port Richey DUI Arrest With A Twist

When you are interested in driver safety and do your homework, the thing that really gets your attention is the fact that most of the damage that is done could have been avoided. You can become jaded about it all and just shake your head telling yourself that some things never change. But life is [...]

Florida Automobile Insurance Requirements

Today we would like to pass along a basic overview of the automobile insurance requirements in the state of Florida. The starting point would be to point out that any four-wheeled vehicle that is to be registered in the Sunshine State must be insured. There are two different forms of motor vehicle insurance that are [...]

Geico Seeks Submissions For Safety Poster & Video Contest

The key to improving driver safety is to elevate public awareness concerning the types of behavior that causes the majority of accidents. When you delve beneath the surface and unearth the statistics, a very glaring picture emerges: driver error is the cause of the vast majority of accidents. The National Safety Council estimates that some [...]

Accidents Involving Seniors on the Decline

There are times when false assumptions can be absorbed into the public consciousness as fact, and one of these concerns senior citizens and driving. Though seniors are keeping their drivers licenses longer, they are statistically involved in significantly fewer accidents than they were during the latter portion of the 1990s. The Insurance Institute for Highway [...]

Goodyear Commercial Trailer Tire Safety Recall

It certainly can be intimidating when you are driving down the freeway at 70 miles an hour and you have to negotiate around a bunch of tractor trailers. Commercial truck drivers shoulder a huge safety burden because of the kind of damage one of the those vehicles can do, coupled with the fact that they [...]

Another Fatal Accident in Pasco

There was a fatal accident here in Pasco County earlier today that involved a chain reaction between four vehicles. We have only seen preliminary reports, but we will share the limited information that is available at the present time. The St. Petersburg Times online is reporting that one person died when a dump truck rear-ended [...]

Toyota Sponsoring Safe Driver Program For Teens

It is always heartening to see a profitable corporation give something back to the communities within which it does business, and we would like to pass along some information about something that Toyota is doing. The Japanese automotive giant is offering a free safe driving course for teens that emphasizes the dangers of distracted driving, [...]

Fatal Crash in Pasco Thursday

There was a fatal motor vehicle accident in Pasco County on Thursday evening involving a pair of pickup trucks and a tow truck. According to a report in the St. Petersburg Times a Trilby man, Joe Sampson, 83, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado when he was involved in a collision with another pickup driven by [...]

How to Prevent Dog Bites

Many of us agree that dogs are indeed man’s best friend. They are great companions first and foremost, and their playful antics can put a smile on your face and help to relieve the stress of the day. Dogs can be a lot of fun for children, and certain dogs take on very important jobs. [...]

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