by mgresh | Sep 16, 2014 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
One child under 13 years old is involved in a crash every 34 seconds. Car seats can save lives, but they must be used correctly. Nearly all parents and caregivers (96 percent) believe their child’s safety seat is installed correctly, however, seven out of ten children...
by mgresh | Sep 5, 2014 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
You’re driving down the road when you catch a glimpse of flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Next, you hear sirens wailing. What should you do? We’ve all been in this situation, yet many times we don’t know exactly what to do. During a normal shift, Sunstar...
by mgresh | Apr 21, 2014 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
Intersection Dangers. What can you do to avoid risks? Intersections are a part of every commute, and they can be extremely dangerous, reflected by how many accidents we see. In Pinellas County, U.S. Highway 19 and Tampa Road has had the most crashes of any...
by mgresh | Jan 13, 2014 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
More than 5,000 teens – enough to fill the entire student body of a small college – die every year in car crashes. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.[1] Major contributors to teen driving accidents include inexperience, distractions,...
by mgresh | Oct 18, 2013 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
With Halloween slowly creeping upon us, it is important to remember that children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Sticking reflective tape on costumes, giving kids flashlights or glow sticks...
by mgresh | Sep 25, 2013 | Stay Alert / Stay Alive
Certainly, texting while you’re driving makes no sense. How can you pay attention to the road when you’re staring at the phone screen? As of Oct. 1, it isn’t just a bad idea – it’s also illegal. The state of Florida has prohibited the practice. The only exception is...
