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5 Tips For Safe Winter Driving

During this time of year, we have been singing about the beauty of a “White Christmas” but we don’t dream about white highways. Even for experienced drivers, winter weather can throw a curveball (or snowball) and make driving more …

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With the winter weather already making roads more dangerous, the risk of a crash worsens with impaired drivers behind the wheel. It’s important to understand what is considered impaired driving and how …

Safe Driving During the Holiday Season

Deadly traffic crashes are becoming more and more frequent due to a lack of safe driving. In fact, there has been nearly a 50 percent increase of fatalities on Rhode Island roads compared to last year. The Rhode Island Department …

Obeying Traffic Laws- Tips on Making the Road a Safer Place

Obeying traffic laws is a simple yet often overlooked action to prevent accidents. Even the slightest error such as not signaling before turning or following too closely can be lethal. By following the rules of the road you are …

THE RISKS OF THE ROAD-MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

Motorcycle riders are in a unique position on the road. They enjoy the freedoms that come with their chosen form of transportation, but they are also exposed to dangers not met by automobile drivers and other motorists.

In two-thirds of …

Preparing for Winter Travel

The Northeast has experienced higher than average snowfall for January. The weather is expected to continue to heat up as we move into February but snow is still a possibility. According to WeatherSpark.com RI is still in the prime …

Drinking and Driving During The Holidays

Statistically, the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s has one of the highest increases in traffic-related injuries compared to the rest of the year. Holidays have been shown to lead to an increase in accidents because of a …

Vehicle Safety for Children and Passengers

Proper Safety for Children

The first and most important part of keeping a child safe are dependent on where the child is seated while the vehicle is in motion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the use …

The Importance of Understanding Traffic Laws

Understanding Road Laws
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over five million car accidents happen each year in the United States. A majority of these accidents are caused by a driver or passenger being careless or negligent. Roughly …

Car Safety – Prolonging A Vehicle’s Life

What Makes a Vehicle Reliable?
Cars in the past have lasted ten years plus. Some cars are more reliable because they had similar parts, so it wasn’t as difficult to prolong the life of your vehicle. Over the past 30 …

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