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 →
It wouldn’t surprise me if there were more auto crashes caused by bad drivers than all the DUI drivers combined. A bad driver may be one who lacks the skills to pilot a car successfully, or one who simply doesn’t pay attention to what he or she is doing. Smart phones may be the main … Continue reading →
Let’s start with the obvious: distracted driving is dangerous. No argument there, right? If you’re driving a 3,000 pound vehicle and you get distracted by something, it could be deadly for whoever or whatever is in front of you. Again, we’re all still in agreement I hope. Legally speaking, when you are driving in Virginia … Continue reading →
Anyone walking, running or cycling is no match for a 4,000 pound car. And that is one of the main motivations behind Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in Virginia. We know that distracted drivers are one of the biggest dangers to bicyclists and pedestrians. So we encourage drivers to drive with their eyes forward … Continue reading →
One of the biggest safety issues facing us today is a distracted driver. Most of us (90%) drive to work. But did you know that the trip to work and home is the most dangerous part of your day. What makes it so dangerous – a distracted driver. When we talk about distracted drivers the … Continue reading →
In just a few hours a major winter storm is forecast to hit much of Virginia, snarling traffic, closing schools and businesses and causing power outages. In this space I want to appeal to drivers and their common sense and urge yoiu to stay off the roads until travel is safe. I realize that sometimes … Continue reading →