by K. Avey | Aug 17, 2023 | Safety
The state’s new “Move Over Law” goes into effect Monday, Aug. 7, and is revised to provideprotections to all drivers on Colorado roads. The new law, signed by Gov. Polis in March, requires drivers to move over a lane for anystationary vehicle on a...
by K. Avey | Aug 17, 2023 | Safety
According to the National Safety Council (NSC): Most children who die in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old and struck while walking, either by motorists trying to pass a stopped bus or by the bus itself. Back-to-school safety: School buses The NSC offers...
by K. Avey | Jul 17, 2023 | Safety
Excessive Speed • Speed plays a factor in nearly 10,000 deaths per year. • Drivers are more likely to be seriously injured or killed at higher speeds. • Excessive speed extends a vehicle’s stopping distance. • The faster the speed, the greater the distance needed to...
by K. Avey | Jul 17, 2023 | Safety
Are you a good co-driver? One of the most crucial aspects of a successful driving team is the partnership between the co-drivers. Be a good co-driver and be aware of the following: It’s not often possible to stop where a driver would LIKE to stop. When one of the...
by K. Avey | Jul 6, 2023 | Safety
As the size of the vehicle increases, so does the likelihood of it being involved in a back-over accident. According to the NSC and the NHSTA: Back-over accidents caused 500 deaths and resulted in 15,000 injuries annually More than 1/3 of back-over fatalities occur in...
by K. Avey | Jun 12, 2023 | Safety
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month Anticipate motorcycles: In blind spots Against bushes, fences, bridges, and other “background” objects Especially when changing lanes or turning at intersections. Motorcyclists often adjust lane position to increase...
