When we think about dangerous roads in Texas, usually the larger metropolitan areas come to mind, such as Houston or Dallas. Most of us consider Lubbock to be particularly safe as compared to the larger cities in Texas. Unfortunately, however, a recent report composed by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked Lubbock as the…
We are all familiar with the act of distracted driving. Whether you’re checking your phone “really quick,” using the GPS, messing around with your car’s touchscreen or radio, distracted driving is a habit we can easily fall into without even being aware of how often we do it. How did these behaviors start in the…
As parents, we know the liberating, yet terrifying feeling when our teenagers start to drive themselves places. Sure, they completed their driver’s education classes with flying colors and you spent hours upon hours teaching them your own best practices and giving them lessons on the road. But what happens when you aren’t there? While it…
Driverless trucks have officially hit the roads in Texas and are ready for business. Kodiak Robotics, the developer of the automated vehicles, has confirmed eight driverless trucks are now making deliveries on Texas roads, running between Dallas and Houston to start. The company claims more trucks will certainly hit the road soon, but for now…
Summer is slowly but surely coming to an end, which means the school year is about to start back up again. With all the excitement of starting new classes, meeting new teachers, and making new friends, it can be easy to forget other important things that come with the new school year, like school safety….
While it has long been commonly believed the backseat was the safer place to ride in a vehicle, new data suggests that is not necessarily the case. A recent study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found back seat safety features are significantly less sophisticated and efficient these days than front seat…
Warmer weather is here and that means more motorcycles on the roads. While the joy of the ride is certainly obvious, the dangers that come with it aren’t always as clear. Did you know that more than half of motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. involve an accident with a motor vehicle? Motorcyclists are at risk…
It is no secret that Texas drivers tend to drive fast, especially on highways. Despite increased speed limits over the years, drivers seem to consider speed limits more like suggestions rather than the law, as many drivers appear to be operating at least five miles per hour (MPH) over the speed limit, according NHTSA. While…