Using your phone through hands-free technology or picking it up can lead to a car accident. If you are looking for ways to increase your safety on the road, then it’s possible you can begin with keeping phone calls and driving separate activities. Because even when...
How prevalent is distracted driving?
The problem of distracted driving has been debated on the state and national level for several years now, but particularly with the rise in ownership and use of the ever-present “smartphone.” Most of our readers in Missouri are probably quite familiar with some of the...
Kansas City police officer causes serious accident
Kansas City area residents understand they take a risk every time they drive their car. There are many hazards a driver can encounter while they are on our area roads, many of them caused by negligent drivers. No one expects they are going to be involved in a serious...
Why you need uninsured and underinsured coverage
In a perfect world, no one would need to have uninsured and underinsured coverage, as everyone would have their insurance. When people got in a car accident, there would be no fear that everyone would have the coverage they need to recover. Unfortunately, this is not...
What Should You Do When Someone Is Driving the Wrong Way?
When we get into our cars each morning to go to work, we accept that while we are safe drivers ourselves, we cannot control the behavior of other drivers with whom we share the road. Some drivers may be intoxicated, or choose to text or talk on the phone while...
School Bus Fights: A Distraction for Drivers?
While some school districts employ a bus monitor to supervise children, many public school systems rely on the driver alone to both transport and supervise kids on their way to and from school. Over the years, concerns have increased regarding behavior that goes...
How to Handle Riding with a Reckless Driver
People do not like being criticized. And habits are hard to break. These two facts often stop people from speaking up when they are riding with a reckless driver.But your life is on the line. Driving or riding in a car is probably the most life-threatening thing you...
Missouri Ranks Dead Last in Safety
A new report released by the National Safety Council puts Missouri dead last in its "State of Safety" ranking, with an "F" grade. The rankings are based on safety regulations at home, at work, on the roadway, and in the community. Most of the reasons for Missouri's...
Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Can Save Your Life
This month we're talking about some important ways you can stay safe, because-in case you missed it-June is National Safety Month!Throughout June, the National Safety Council and thousands of other organizations across the country are working to "Keep Each Other...
Regularly Inspect Your Vehicle to Make Sure It’s Safe
In case you missed it, June is the National Safety Council's National Safety Month. Throughout June, NSC and thousands of other organizations across the country are working to maintain their goal to "Keep Each Other Safe." This month focuses on reducing leading causes...
