by DriveTeam Staff | May 16, 2018 | Driving Tips
Improving Vehicle Safety with Back-Up Cameras and Alarms Blind spots. Every car on the market has them. Blind spots are those zones around your vehicle where you cannot see what’s near or behind you, even when utilizing the rearview and side view mirrors correctly....
by DriveTeam Staff | Apr 13, 2018 | Driving Tips
You might not think too much about how your car seat and mirrors are positioned on a regular basis. It’s a “set it and forget it” type of thing, right? You purchase the car, adjust the seat to your liking, ensure you can see out of all the mirrors, and then drive off...
by DriveTeam Staff | Jan 17, 2017 | Driving Tips, Police Department
We have officially entered the dreaded “winter driving season”. As police officers, we are required to drive in all types of weather. The conditions in which we drive during the winter months can range from perfectly dry roads to rain, snow, slush, ice or any...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 5, 2016 | Corporate Driver, Driving Tips, Fire Department, Police Department
Drunk driving has long posed a hazard to roadways throughout the country. When we hear the term “impaired driving”, alcohol tends to be the first substance that comes to mind, as everyone is very familiar with the phrase “Don’t Drink and Drive.” However, more...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 3, 2016 | Driving Tips, Teen Driving
The numbers don’t lie: according to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), one in 10 high school seniors reported that they had driven a car under the influence of marijuana. In fact, 75% of those teens even say they drive better after smoking...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 1, 2016 | Driving Tips, Teen Driving, Teen Parents
When your teen first gets his or her license, it’s an exciting time full of new possibilities. However, as much as we all want our teens to enjoy their newfound freedoms, it’s also vital to have a discussion about substance abuse and safe driving before handing over...