Tips for New Drivers in Colorado
When new drivers are confident that they have prepared their vehicles and themselves for the road, they can be alert to changing road conditions rather than worrying self-consciously about themselves. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the...
6 Things to Keep in Mind for Safer Cycling
Bicycling is good for the environment and for the fitness of riders. And the roads of Colorado offer unrivaled scenic views. But to get the most out of riding, cyclists need to do everything they can to stay safe on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Parents Should Be Safe-Driving Role Models
Speeding is actually a larger cause of fatalities among teen drivers than distracted driving, according to a new survey by AAA. Speeding is one of the three main mistakes teens make while learning to drive, along with distracted driving, and poor visual scanning....
Guide to Defensive Driving
Defensive driving is a great strategy for keeping yourself and your passengers safe on the road. It was the National Safety Council that created the first defensive driving course in the United States, in 1964. When you consider that vehicle crashes are a leading...
Sharing the Road Safely with Large Trucks
Resources for Colorado Drivers on Driving Safely Around Commercial Trucks According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,964 people died and 95,000 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in the U.S. in 2013, and approximately 342,000...
Safety Regulations Guide Both Truckers and Their Employers
Resources for Colorado Drivers on Laws Regulating the Trucking Industry Because of their extreme size and weight, commercial trucks are capable of causing very serious and even fatal injuries in the event of an accident with a smaller passenger vehicle. As a result,...