April is Distracted Driving Month, a time to increase awareness of and reduce risky driving behaviors. Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,142 lives in 2020.1 The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help keep America’s roads safe. What is Distracted Driving Distracted driving is not just about texting while driving — it's any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system —…

Is 2021 the year for your epic road trip vacation?  Now that Covid-19 restrictions have been relaxed in most states, 2021 is shaping up to be the year of summer of road trips because it’s safer to travel in your own vehicle rather than by planes, trains, or buses, with people you don’t know. And while it's great to get back to traveling, the pandemic isn’t over yet. Before you plan your summer road trip, familiarize yourself with these road trip resources. Know the Local COVID-19 Guidelines Most states have dropped or relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions. Generally, state government websites, such…

The Dutch Reach Method Prevents "Dooring"  Dooring, or car dooring, is the act of opening a vehicle door into a bicyclist, pedestrian, or another vehicle. Open vehicle doors pose a very serious threat to bicyclists. The Dutch Reach Project began as a way to prevent dooring accidents by using a simple technique called the Dutch Reach method which originated in the Netherlands. Also known as the Far Hand Reach method, the technique forces your body to turn, which will better allow you to see approaching bicyclists, and prevents the vehicle door from being opened too fast. This not only protects bicyclists and…