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Car Safety

Safe Night Driving: Tips for Night Owls

Published on May 2, 2016 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Accidents, Car Safety

Driving at night can be very dangerous. The National Safety Council reports that traffic deaths are three times greater at night. Depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision are all decreased after sundown. Safe night driving habits can keep you and those around you protected. Why is Night Driving Dangerous? Limited light In low light or complete darkness, you…

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Driving in Rain: How to Stay Safe During Utah’s April Showers

Published on March 28, 2016 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Accidents, Car Safety

  Driving in rain is stressful, and stress on the road can lead to accidents. April is Utah’s rainiest month, so a refresher on rainy-driving safety may be helpful before March is gone. Taking the proper precautions during a storm can prevent tragic traffic accidents. Driving in Rain: The Basic Safety Tips Slow down Driving fast…

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Driving Distracted? You May Not Even Know It

Published on January 28, 2016 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Safety, Distracted Driving

Here’s a question: what do a delicious burger, a catchy song, and a great conversation have in common? The answer: they can all be deadly if they’re competing with the road for your attention. Not Just Texting Nowadays, when we hear the phrase “distracted driving,” our thoughts almost immediately turn to texting, calling, or otherwise…

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Cars Can Be Dangerous, Even When You’re Not on the Road

Published on January 25, 2016 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Safety, Children & Accidents

You’ve heard it before: cars can be dangerous. But they may be even more dangerous than you think. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “during 2011 and 2012, an estimated 647,000 people were injured in non-crash incidents involving motor vehicles.” This means that staying safe in and around cars requires more than just a…

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4 Things to Steer Clear of on New Year’s

Published on December 29, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Safety, Drunk Driving

New Year’s is a loud, exciting, and unfortunately dangerous holiday. Considering the wild celebrations that go on, this shouldn’t be too surprising. But, if you know what to avoid, you can enjoy the party without taking undue risks. Falling Bullets In some places, firing guns into the air is something of a New Year’s tradition.…

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Are Technologies Like Backing Cameras Making Us Safer?

Published on December 21, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Accidents, Car Safety

Over 15,000 people are injured every year as a result of “backover” accidents. These people are victims of mistakes made during some of the most common driving maneuvers: reversing out of driveways and parking spots. Over 200 of these victims, including many children, die from their injuries. These accidents are preventable, and laws have been…

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Published on November 15, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Accidents, Car Safety, Drunk Driving, Fatal Accidents, Teen Driving

motorcycle at roadside memorial

Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims—an opportunity for us to think of those lost or injured in traffic accidents and the importance of road safety. Despite all the laws encouraging safe driving, there are over 30,000 fatal car crashes in the United States every year, and thousands more that cause serious injury. Why…

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Tips for Dodging Lines at the DMV

Published on August 7, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Auto Insurance, Car Safety

A line of people waiting outside a DMV office.

No one claims to love spending the afternoon waiting in line at the DMV. Many people believe that going into the DMV office is a necessary evil, but what they don’t know is that they can save time and a lot of hassle by filling out the majority of the forms online. What can you do online? Renew…

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