For those of us who understand the distractions of talking or texting on a cell phone while driving and acknowledge this is not a safe thing to do, we probably avoid picking up the phone to use while the vehicle is in motion. But how many of us while sitting at a stop light or … Continue reading →
Bicycling is a joyous thing. The wind rustles your clothes and cools you. The colors around you are vivid. You smell the scents of the world. Hear the sounds of children playing, your chain making little whisperings, dogs barking, and trains, and people talking as you roll by. It’s a joyous life-affirming thing. In communities … Continue reading →
We all know that distracted driving has become a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2012 alone, 3,328 were killed in distracted driving crashes. That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to stop texting and cell phone use behind the wheel. Since 2009, we have held two national distracted driving summits, … Continue reading →
I was about 15 years old and my friend John and I went to Nags Head with my family one weekend. On Saturday while at the beach, my mom received a phone call from John’s mother. His brother went to a party the night before and drank too much so he decided to stay the … Continue reading →
Being a registered nurse for 18 years in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Flight Nursing has given me a unique perspective on traumatic injuries. I choose my profession for the reasons that you would probably expect…. To help people recover from serious injuries and illnesses and to save lives. I recall one weekend in … Continue reading →
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and here at State Farm® Insurance, it’s a subject we take very seriously. It’s a time when we focus our energy and efforts to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving. The temptation to multi-task while driving is on the rise, according to a State Farm annual … Continue reading →
So much can happen in an instant. That’s all it takes to become distracted, drift off in thought, lose focus. Work Zone Awareness Week is a time when we reflect on the consequences related to taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds. If you need a reminder of just how important … Continue reading →
I think one of the great things about the focus that has been put on distracted driving, and texting in particular, is that the message is getting to the young people out there. I know this because the drive to steer clear of texting while driving has resonated with my three young kids. Perhaps it … Continue reading →
You are not a good driver. I know you think you are, which is how I know you aren’t. I know, I know, you’re a great driver; it’s the other drivers on the road that are the problem. If they’re slower than you they’re idiots. If they’re faster than you they’re speed demons. Hey, you … Continue reading →
In Henrico County, as well as across the Commonwealth and the nation, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes. While the main causes for distracted driving are cell phone usage and texting, many other activities fall under distracted driving. You may not think you are driving distracted while eating and drinking; … Continue reading →