Winter driving can get scary, especially when weather conditions are less than ideal. From sleet to icy driveways, it’s important to understand the hazards you might face as a winter driver in southeastern Indiana. Winterize Your Vehicle In addition to … Continue reading
Rail Safety Week: Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians
Every year more than 2,000 North Americans are killed or seriously injured due to unsafe behavior around railroad tracks and trains. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) and Operation Lifesaver Canada are partnering to raise awareness and encourage safe behavior around railroad … Continue reading
What is the SAFE Vehicles Rule?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King recently addressed Congress to discuss Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) vehicles. She pointed out that while newer vehicles are safer and more environmentally friendly than older vehicles, the price of a … Continue reading
Work Zone Awareness: Drive Like You Work Here
There’s a saying that there are two seasons: winter and construction. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a lot of highway construction projects taking place this year. Worker safety is a major concern in construction zones. But … Continue reading
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, … Continue reading