According to the National Safety Council motor vehicle fatality estimates, 20016 may have been the deadliest year on the USA roads since 2007.  Estimated cost to society was $432.5 billion, including wage and productivity losses, medical and administrative expenses, employer costs and property damage. As a result of NSC driver safety public opinion poll released last month, NSC is calling for immediate implementation of life-saving measures that would set the nation on a road to zero deaths: Mandate ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers and better education about the nature of impairment and when it begins Install and use automated enforcement techniques to catch speeders Extend laws banning all cell phone use – including hands-free – to all drivers, not just…

For every winter season, take this AAA recommendation list and check it twice or as many times as needed–and stay safe out there! Winter driving tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never run a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly inflated. Keep your gas tank at least half full. If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather. Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand). Always look and steer where you want to go. Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle. Tips…

“In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are in the top 10 causes of death for people aged 1-54, and more than 30,000 people are killed in crashes each year. In 2013, crash deaths resulted in $44 billion in medical and work loss costs. However, motor vehicle crashes, and their related injuries and deaths, are preventable. Stay safe on the roads this holiday season, and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones” CDC Follow this Red Cross highway safety tips for a safe Thanksgiving: 1. If driving, check the weather along your route and plan for travel around any storms that may be coming. Watch weather predictions for your entire route so you know what to expect along the…

What should people do if their cars are stuck on railroad tracks with a train rushing toward them?. It’s a terrifying question, but on Wednesday, the day after a Metro-North Railroad train barreled into a sport-utility vehicle in Valhalla, N.Y., killing six people, safety experts emphasized some best practices. Rule number one, of course, is get as far away from the tracks as possible. But some experts say there is a particular direction you should try to run: Away from the tracks at a 45 degree angle, in the direction from which the train is coming. “That actually means run toward the train,” said Joyce Rose, president of Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit rail safety education group. “I know it seems counterintuitive,…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS has released their list of top safety picks for 2017 models:   To qualify for 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five crash-worthiness tests, an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good or acceptable headlight rating. Small cars Chevrolet Volt Hyundai Elantrasedan only; built after March 2016 Mazda 34-door sedan | 4-door hatchback Toyota Corolla Toyota Priusbuilt after August 2016 Midsize cars Honda Accord 4-door Mazda 6 Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Toyota Camry Toyota Prius v Volkswagen Jetta Midsize luxury cars Audi A4 Lexus ES 350 Volvo S60 Volvo V60 Large luxury cars Genesis G80 Genesis G90 Lexus RC Small…