Survey: Colorado’s Texting Motorists Miss the Message
It is too late for some Coloradans to understand the true cost of distracted driving. Just texting your friends while on the road takes your attention and can cost you your money, your freedom, or your life. Too many Coloradans didn’t get it, according to the results...
Vehicle Maintenance: A Necessary Evil for Colorado Drivers
Not only does it extend the life of the car, but it helps the environment. The Car Care Council has declared April National Car Care Month. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit is funded and directed by the Auto Care Association. Its purpose is to educate consumers about the...
Survey: Most Coloradans Drive Too Fast
Nearly a Quarter Say They Do It All the Time If you like to speed, at least some of the time, then you're not really the rebellious rule-breaker you thought you were, just an ordinary one. According to results of a survey of drivers by the Colorado Department of...
Buckling Questions Shed Light on Safety
Colorado Gets Answers on Seat Belt Use Why, why, why would you do something to risk your life unnecessarily -- such as driving without a seat belt? The Colorado Department of Transportation asked, and 898 state residents gave their views on why they buckle, or don't....
Auto Accidents Cost Billions a Year
Safety institutes and state officials alike often throw out numbers related to injuries and deaths due to vehicle or motorcycle crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30,000 people are killed each year in crashes, and motor vehicle...
Texting Is No. 1 Driving Distraction
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Would you believe it's been 25 years since the first text message, or short message service (SMS) message, was sent? Texting was slow to grow: In 1995, the average American sent 0.4 texts per month. By the year 2000, though,...