There are many horrific stories of loved ones suffering abuse at the hands of their caretakers. It pains many adult children to discover the mistreatment of their mothers, fathers and grandparents. The slightest hint of something not feeling right, can be the...
Month: July 2018
Lane departure and blind spot warning systems reduce crashes
Owners of newer vehicles in New Mexico that include safety technology that warns drivers of lane departures and objects in blind spots appear to be benefiting from the automatic systems. Research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety detected an 18...
2017 car crash data shows fatalities exceed 40,000
With new technology providing both pros and cons to drivers, New Mexico residents may be wondering what the car crash rates are currently like. The National Safety Council issued a preliminary 2017 estimate back in February that may be of interest because it states...
Distracted driving goes up during the summer
On June 15, the Travelers Institute hosted its Every Second Matters symposium at Capitol Hill as a way to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. As the public policy division of a leading provider of property casualty insurance, the institute is...
Studies continue to link new tech to driver distraction
New mobile technology and automated features provide drivers with more and more distractions. New Mexico residents who are worried about the increasing number of distracted drivers on the road may be interested in some of the most recent studies about the trend. The...
Independence Day and its many safety risks
While it may not be pleasant to think about, the Fourth of July is filled with all kinds of safety hazards. Drivers in New Mexico should especially be careful. Esurance and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety both claim that the number of fatal car crashes...
Drug use becoming more prevalent in fatal crashes
New Mexico drivers might be interested in the findings of a Governors Highway Safety Association report about fatal car accidents and drugs. The impact of marijuana and opioids on traffic fatalities has increased in recent years. According to the report, 44 percent of...