Tag Archives: texting-and-driving

Child Safety: Preventing Window Falls

As a parent or caregiver, one of the most important things you can do to -->

Does Texting at a Red Light Count?

Most states have hands-free laws prohibiting drivers from texting behind the wheel and with good -->

Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers

All parents want to keep their children safe no matter how young or old they -->

Why Some Drivers Take to the Roads with a Foot of Snow on Their Cars, What Lawmakers Plan to do About it

On the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s list of ‘Winter Safe Driving Tips’, the very first -->

Drunk & Distracted Driver Crashes into Utility Pole

Motor vehicle safety is a major issue throughout New York, and especially in Warren County, -->

What Today’s Graduates Know That We Didn’t

Today’s graduates live in a world with more opportunities and dangers than we could have -->

Trends in Distraction, What’s Changed? What can we all do?

Well over a year ago we published a blog, “Warning to Parents! New Snapchat Filter -->

New Middletown Billboard Campaign

If you’re heading west on Route 17 in the Middletown and Fair Oaks/Pine Bush areas -->

7 Safe-Driving Apps for Teen Drivers and Parents

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. Drive safely by downloading one -->

New Changes to the Distracted Driving Laws in New York State

NYS has recently made changes to the distracted driving laws: On November 1, 2014, the following changes -->

Parents: Speak Early, Speak Often about Teen Driving Safety

Car crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths in New York State. An involved -->

Watch this Powerful Video and Never Text and Drive Again

This sad and graphic video is a harsh reminder of the dangers and consequences associated -->

New Technology Lets Parents Set Controls for Teen Drivers

With teens heading back to school, many parents fear letting their teens drive themselves to -->

660,000 American Drivers Use Their Cell Phone While Behind the Wheel

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 660,000 American drivers are using a cell -->

Check Out This Powerful Volkswagen Advertisement on Distracted Driving

This incredible Volkswagen advertisement is a strong reminder to never text and drive and to -->

New York State’s Mobile Phone Laws: Don’t Text & Drive

Do you know all the laws in NYS when it comes to using a cell -->

Apple Patents Automatic Lockout System Stops Drivers From Sending Messages While Driving

Apple has patented a new method to help reduce the texting and driving trend. The -->

Eyes on the Road: The Challenges of Safe Driving

There are three types of distractions while driving: Manual, visual, and cognitive.Manual: taking your hands -->

New Drivers vs. Experienced Drivers – Who is Most at Risk?

An inexperienced driver who reaches for their cellphone increases their risk for getting into a -->

24% of Drivers Surf the Web While Driving

A recent poll presented by USA Today shows that drivers are surfing the web while -->

Teens Are Not the Only Ones Who Text & Drive: Adults Are Some of the Worst Offenders

Adults are just as likely as teenagers to be texting and driving, according to a -->