A recent study found that users of the technology called adaptive cruise control are more likely to speed then those not using the technology.  The conclusion of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study was that those drivers using this technology were more likely to get into an auto accident then those who were not using the technology. The study was performed in Boston where 40 drivers were giving a Land Rover and a Volvo to drive for four weeks.  Both vehicles were equipped withe adaptive cruise control.  Drivers who were told to use the technology were, on average, likely to speed by 7.0 MPH faster then the posted speed limit.  Those drivers that did not use the technology were clocked at a speed that was just 6.1 MPH over the speed limit, a difference of .9 MPH.  The study found that this was not an insignificant difference and that Read the full article…

Sure the weather is nice now, but what happens when a warm March day turns into a frigid and snowy March evening.  Every year at this time we get lulled into thinking that winter is behind us and that we don’t have to concern ourselves with the white stuff anymore.  Don’t get us wrong, we hope that is the case this year, but we often get a tricky spring snow storm that may not amount to much accumulation, but could cause havoc for commuters who aren’t expecting it. If you’re not prepared, even a brief snow squall in the Spring can lead to a New Haven auto accident and here’s how; A light snow falls and forms a layer of dusty snow on the roads The traffic causes this snow to heat up and melt under the weight of the traffic Temperatures drop and turn the melted snow into a Read the full article…

Governor Lamont has announced that the nearly year long travel ban between Connecticut and other states is about to be lifted, giving you and your loved ones the flexibility to drive out of state and go places you haven’t been in months.  Whether you’re headed up north for some spring skiing or into New York City to see the sights, you’ll want to prepare for your road trip so you can ensure that you arrive at your destination safely. If you don’t prepare you could be setting yourself up for a New Haven auto accident and that would certainly dampen the excitement of getting out of the state for the first time in a long time. No matter where you’re heading, before you hit the road you will want to address some of these things before you go so you don’t find yourself having issues on the way to your Read the full article…

There is never a good reason to drive drunk.  Driving drunk is one of the most prevalent ways to get into a New Haven auto accident.  With the options of designating a driver or using a ride share service like Uber there are options to staying safe if you have to return home from a night of drinking.  The best and safest way to get home from a night at the bar or spending time with friends is to not get behind the wheel after having any alcohol at all. If you are out drinking and you are unsure of whether or not you have had too much to drink always avoid driving.  The signs you need to look for that you are too impaired may be the following; Poor judgement Impaired vision Decline in coordination Reduced reaction time These are signs that you absolutely should not get behind the Read the full article…