Archive for 'Safety' Category
With spring here, we’re in for increased rainfall and therefore wet roads. This means that you’re at a much higher risk of hydroplaning on the road – a dangerous thing that can lead to a crash. This week’s blog, we’ll be talking about what you should do when you’re driving on a wet road, […]
When you’re out on the road, the things you’re paying attention to probably include what’s on the radio, the scenery, your passengers, the other vehicles on the road… and probably not your fuel level. Sure, you fill up when you have to, but it’s easy to let your tank get down to the bare […]
Did you ever take Driver’s Ed? I am sure that you did, once upon a time, so you must remember the term “Defensive Driving” from that time. If you’re like me though, you forgot everything about defensive driving the minute you actually got your license and then moved on with your life. But! I […]
Do you ever enter the parking lot with a sense of dread? Do you hate being in the parking lot, whether you’re a driver or a pedestrian, because of the rude and seemingly incompetent drivers that you are forced to share space with? Well, good thing for you, we have put together a list […]
Staying safe in a construction zone is always a gamble, but it’s one of the most important places to be concentrating on the road. I know that I’m always nervous when I am on the highway and I see that there’s a construction zone coming up. For me, that means that there will be […]
It’s always hard to know when to use your hazard lights and when not to use them. Each of the 50 states has different rules and regulations regarding when hazard lights can be used when driving. Maryland, for example, does not permit the use of hazard lights when driving except in emergency situations. Virginia has […]
Ok, friends. I know that none of us expects that we’ll be in an emergency situation, but let’s be honest, it is terrifying to be in a situation and be totally unprepared to handle it. GOOD NEWS: you can easily prepare for most emergency situations you’ll encounter while on the road. In an effort to […]
There are many benefits of living off the beaten path. It’s quiet and if you are like me and aren’t really a “people person” (I tend to be more of a cat person, to be honest) it is simply lovely to not have to come in contact with another human being unless you are truly […]


