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The States with the Highest Drunk Driving Fatality Rates
In 2018, almost 25% of all fatal vehicle crashes involved the use of alcohol. Drunk driving is still the number one cause of death on American roadways, and according to MADD, every two seconds someone is injured in a drunk driving crash. Drunk driving affects people...
Recent Statistics and Facts about Teen Driving
In 2018, the National Safety Council (NSC) stated that an estimated 40,000 people lost their lives due to vehicle crashes. Driver-related factors such as fatigue, distraction, impairment or errors cause 90% of all accidents. The NSC also states that these behaviors...
The Importance of Getting to Know Your New Vehicle
You’ve just bought a new car – or a “new to you” car – congratulations! There’s nothing quite like that new car smell or the feeling you get when you drive that shiny vehicle off the sales lot. However, before you go driving into the sunset in your new ride, it’s...
Speeding Nets Drivers Nearly 1,500 Tickets During Week-Long Crackdown
The most-ticketed traffic offense committed by truck drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week in July was speeding. CVSA selected speeding as the emphasis of the blitz for officers, which resulted in 1,454 tickets and...
7 Tips for Passing Your Driving Test
You’ve finished your driver education classes and have gotten in many, many hours of behind-the-wheel practice. However, as the day of your driving test approaches, it’s normal to get nervous and start worrying you might fail. After all, it seems like everyone fails...
More Than 12,000 Trucks Placed Out of Service During Roadcheck
More than 12,000 trucks were placed out of service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in June. CVSA says 12,019 trucks and 2,784 drivers were placed out of service, accounting for a 17.9% vehicle OOS rate...
The Latest Facts and Stats about Drunk Driving
There’s no question that driving under the influence of alcohol can be deadly. However, across the United States, thousands of individuals still get behind the wheel after consuming alcoholic beverages. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety...
Teen Driver Training Tips for Parents – Leading by Example
Teens in the midst of their driver education classes often feel a mix of nerves and excitement. After all, getting a driver’s license is considered a rite of passage, and they probably can’t wait to experience the freedom of the open road. However, as a parent, you’re...
Five DriveTeam Inc. Clients Receive 2019 Safety Awards
Five DriveTeam Inc. clients are the recipients of 2019 Safety Awards from The Energy Association of Pennsylvania. West Penn Power, Met-Ed, Penelec, Duquesne Light Company and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania were honored last month for their outstanding performance in...
Safe Driving Tips for the 100 Deadliest Days
Summertime is full swing, and whether your teen’s days are filled with pool parties and backyard barbecues or earning extra money at a part-time job, there’s no doubt he or she will enjoy a well-deserved break from the books. However, the freedom of summer can also...