How To Safely Navigate Broken Traffic Signals Summer glare is dangerous enough and can make it more difficult to see traffic signals. So when a traffic signal malfunctions, the risk factor escalates. Extreme heat and direct sun can both cause brownouts, blackouts, and power grid failure if the electrical components overload or overheat. Broken traffic [...]
Summer Driving: Practice Safe Towing Summer is a big season for landscaping, traveling, camping, water-sports, and more. As a result, we often see vehicles on the road towing boats, trailers, campers, and other items. If you plan to tow, it's essential that you prepare in advance, understand your vehicle's exact towing capacity, secure your gear, [...]
The Dangers of Swerving This year, potholes seem to be worse than ever in WNY. Know the dangers of swerving.When you see a large pothole in your lane, the immediate reaction is to either:A. Jerk the wheel sideways to swerve around itB. Slam on your brakes so you don’t strike it at full speed The [...]
Impaired Driving and Heat Exhaustion Extreme summer heat presents a serious challenge to drivers: Heat exhaustion. The hotter it gets outside, the warmer it gets inside your vehicle. Even if it’s only 80º outside, your vehicle’s interior can reach 90º+ in a matter of minutes. That’s why you never leave a child or pet in [...]
Cycling Safety and Wearing a Bike Helmet Are you an avid cyclist? We get it: bike helmets don't look the coolest. But, if you fall, get clipped, or are struck by a vehicle, a helmet is the only thing between your skull and the road. A bike helmet protects you from traumatic brain injury and [...]
Cycling Safety and Headphones Riding a bike? Don't wear headphones. Yes, headphones allow you to play music or listen to podcasts, and generally enhance the overall riding experience. Headphones also obscure the sound of oncoming cars, horns, screeching tires, and other warning signs that allow you to ride defensively. Our recommendation? Ride without headphones. Or, at the very [...]
Motorcycle Accidents and Motorcycle Helmets Let's talk motorcycle helmets. First, New York State legally requires you to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Second – and most importantly – that helmet could be the difference between surviving a crash and a fatality. Motorcycling is dangerous because of other drivers on the road: inexperienced drivers, [...]
Motorcycle Accidents: The Importance of Looking Twice The biggest thing making motorcycling unsafe? Other drivers on the road. Motorcycles are small, compact vehicles that can easily fall into someone's blind spot. To help prevent serious accidents, drivers should always adhere to "look twice, save a life" – especially when merging into traffic or changing lines. [...]
Teen Drivers and Distracted Driving Distracted driving is one of the biggest dangers for teen drivers. Picture yourself at 17, driving to the beach, or a concert, or Darien Lake with your friends. Everyone is happy, laughing, singing, having a good time. Your friends want your attention. They want you to be involved in the [...]
Speeding in Construction Zones (Part 3/3) Construction zone regulations, just like OSHA regulations, are absolute. Every regulation exists because it has already happened to someone. The rules are designed to prevent the same injury or accident from occurring again. If drivers violate construction zone regulations, like disobeying posted speed limits, there's a significant risk of [...]
