How Countries Decided Which Side of the Road to Drive On

Published on 19th Sep, 2016 at 10:30:14

What side of the road do you drive on? It depends on who you ask. About 75% of the world drives on the right side of the road. Though most of the United Kingdom and their current colonies drive on … Continue reading →

Can You Get Pulled Over for Having One Headlight Out?

Published on 10th Jan, 2017 at 16:26:02

With one headlight burned out, it’s still possible to see and even drive, but any driving safety course would tell you that doing so is not only not advisable but also illegal. So while you might feel capable of navigating … Continue reading →

Over the river and through the woods

Published on 18th Nov, 2011 at 14:22:00

Picture this.. you and your family driving to Grandmas enjoying the fall foliage and the cool breezes that fall bring.  Bright lights, wonderful colors, clean pine scent in the air.  But beware, danger is lurking.  Deer-car collisions increase this time … Continue reading →

Click It or Ticket!

Published on 26th May, 2010 at 19:47:09

  May 31st through June 6th is National Click It or Ticket It Week, a campaign endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and designed to encourage motorists to utilize their safety belt while driving.   Across the country, state and local law enforcement officers … Continue reading →

Low Temperatures Mean Low Tire Pressure

Published on 10th Oct, 2023 at 11:18:15

As things finally start to cool off in Texas, we have some chilly mornings on the horizon. As temperatures dip, it’s important to remember that your tire pressure decreases with colder weather. For cars with built-in TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring … Continue reading →

Why Do Texans Hate Roundabouts?

Published on 1st Aug, 2023 at 13:24:35

  If there was a way to improve traffic, would you be interested? Would you still be interested if you had to learn a new skill for it to work? There are certain topics where the research and data matter … Continue reading →

Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

Published on 8th Apr, 2011 at 17:17:59

Remember, this week is Work Zone Safety Awareness week.   The people working on and around our roads have a hard enough job as it is without having to worry about people driving around them.   Give them a brake… for safety’s … Continue reading →

Victim of a Teen Driver

Published on 21st Oct, 2011 at 15:29:00

Authorities have arrested a driver in a hit-and-run wreck that seriously injured a woman and killed a dog in northwest Harris County late Friday night. Douglas Morehouse Coleman, 18, was arrested Sunday and charged with accident involving injury or death. … Continue reading →

Safe Driving in Snow and Ice!

Published on 28th Jan, 2011 at 16:00:00

Snow and ice are both among the top twenty-five causes of car accidents in the US. These conditions can easily transform familiar local roads into dangerous hazards. However, with experience, preparation, and patience, you can feel relatively safe in most … Continue reading →

Distracted Driving is Dangerous

Published on 20th Mar, 2012 at 18:09:58

While traveling on a major freeway last week, I glanced at a neighboring motorist and noticed that the drivers’ head was completely down. The driver was not looking at the road at all. I counted how many seconds her head … Continue reading →