Being a parent is hard work. There are so many challenges to deal with and obstacles to overcome, starting right from the day you bring your baby home from the hospital, and even as they grow older and more independent, you still need to be there to help out and keep them safe. One of the biggest challenges in any parent's life comes when their children enter their late teenage years and want to start learning to drive. This can be quite a stressful experience, and a lot of parents experience … [Read more...]
Things To Consider Before You Get Your Learner’s License
A learner's license allows you to drive a car for a certain number of days under supervision. Before you start your lessons, you need to know the basics of driving, including safe driving techniques, the rules of the road, and local traffic laws. Getting your learner's permit is a big step in your life, and it's important to make sure you know what you need to know before you get your learner's license. The first thing you'll need to do is learn how to drive on the left side of the … [Read more...]
3 Road Safety Tips for Your New Teen Driver
Having a teenager around probably gives you plenty of reasons to worry. And having them get behind the wheel could send those worries skyrocketing through the roof. However, you understand that this step is inevitable in their journey through life, as they grow and acquire more responsibilities. You also know that having a talk regarding the fact that they are now able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that will move, is something crucial that cannot be put off. Most of all, you want them to … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Tell Your Teen About Winter Driving
We're getting into the winter season soon, and many parts of the country are seeing snow already. It's a festive time, with some holidays coming up, but you also need to be careful on the road when you drive. If you have a teenager who is just learning how, you might be nervous. Parents should share some winter driving tips with your teenage kids. Regardless of whether you let your kid borrow the car sometimes or if you bought a used one for them, you want them to be safe out there. … [Read more...]
Increase Your Focus On The Road With These Simple Driving Tips
As a busy parent, you're expected to be in at least three different places at once. The school drop off, doctors' appointments, grocery shopping, playdates.... the list goes on and on! For parents with busy schedules, getting in the car and getting from A to B as fast as possible is both essential and convenient, but when you're travelling with little ones in the car, it's not always easy to keep your eyes on the road. Bickering on the back seat, little ones crying because they're … [Read more...]
Tips for Teen Drivers
Getting your license as a teenager can be both an exciting and scary time. Ultimately, spending more time behind the wheel can make teenagers better drivers. However, they need to develop a routine and practice safe driving habits right from the start. That routine should include some preliminary vehicle checks before getting on the road. Sharing helpful tips for teen drivers can teach your new driver to be safer on the road and reduce the risk of an accident. While accidents are … [Read more...]
3 of the Most Stressful Drives: How to Reduce the Stress
Many people think the most stressful drive of their life was the one just before they got their license. While passing your test might have been the time you worried about your driving ability the most, there are other times in life where you might be more stressed on the road. It's important that you try and reduce your stress whenever you drive, as any distractions could take your attention away from the road. Here are a few ways you can reduce the risks caused by … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving Prevention for Truck Drivers
As a truck driver, you have an increased responsibility to be safe while on the road. This is especially true if you are driving an 18-wheeler carrying a heavy load of cargo. One moment of losing focus could cause a catastrophic accident, resulting in one or more fatalities. Car accidents can become expensive and may require you to take out a lawsuit loan to cover the medical expenses and other bills that may pile up. Federal and state regulations for truck drivers are strict, but they aren't … [Read more...]
