While many people would like it too, the winter cold has not quite subsided so there is still time to consider how you’re going to drive when our world does thaw out. The impact of the early spring thaw can be felt in a number of different ways. You will likely need to wear different clothes. You may want to open up some windows in your home and let some fresh air in. You may also want to drive a little bit differently. Driving differently between seasons is one way you can help avoid a New Haven auto accident and there are some significant differences between driving in the winter cold and the early spring thaw. There are steps you can take to make sure that when you are driving in the spring you are ready for the change. For one, you can start to think about your tire pressure. Read the full article…

We’ve all been out with a friend, colleague, or significant other and have heard something like, I’ve only had two drinks I am fine to drive.  We might have even said this ourselves, but did you know that just a two drinks can lead to a blood alcohol level that could impair your driving to the point where you may end up in a New Haven auto accident?  It’s true. In Connecticut the legal blood alcohol limit is .08 or higher.  If you are given a breathalyzer test and you get .08 or higher you will run into issues with the law.  With that said, what happens BEFORE you get to the legal limit?  Your blood alcohol level can affect your ability to operate a car even before you reach the legal limit and it can have dramatic affects. Take a look at the different levels of blood alcohol and Read the full article…

We’ve heard that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but that doesn’t tell us much about how they drive.  It’s a debate that has sparked many arguments over the years, but there has never been any definitive research done about who are better drivers, men or women.  It is a touchy topic of conversation, but the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety aimed to tackle it and the answer was clear, men take the prize for participating in the riskiest behaviors behind the wheel.  While this is not to say that they are the most likely to get into a New Haven auto accident, risky behaviors certainly do lead to more dangerous conditions on the road. The data is clear when it comes to some of the riskiest behaviors that drivers participate in behind the wheel men have been shown to drive more aggressively.  Let’s take a look Read the full article…

While driving on I84 in Southbury a man got into a  New Haven auto accident with another driver.  The two pulled off to the side of the road to exchange information.  While they were pulled over they were each struck by another passing vehicle and the man was killed, while the other driver suffered serious, but not fatal injuries.  This type of accident and subsequent death happens far too often on Connecticut’s roads and is preventable.  With a few easy safety precautions you can prevent yourself from being injured or killed by on-coming traffic. If you are ever involved in a situation where you need to pull over on a highway or busy road, following these safety tips will help keep you and your passengers safe. Tip #1: Pull completely off the road.  If it is possible pull all the way off of the pavement so none of your car Read the full article…

If you are a professional driver for your work, you may receive some driver training.  For instance, if you drive a truck for a living you do need specific training for that.  However, there are millions of people on the roads today that are driving for work in some capacity that are not receiving any training from their employers. You may not often think of an employer as needing to offer you training on driving, but if it is a part of your job, even a small part, they should provide you with proper training so that you can remain safe and avoid a New Haven auto accident. So what are some things that employers can do to help you be as safe as possible when driving for your job?  Here are some ideas from the National Safety Council (NSC) that you can bring to your employer to help keep Read the full article…