After being cooped up in the house for so long, we’re all anxious to hit the open road and enjoy a taste of spring freedom! However, to avoid a Connecticut auto accident, make sure to drive safely out there. Safe driving means focused driving, so make sure you skip these distracted driving habits.  Talking on the phone. We see so many cases that are caused by people talking on the phone while behind the wheel. Sure drive time can seem like a good opportunity to catch up with someone you’ve been missing, but a good conversation means connecting with the other person – listening and sharing emotions – which is terribly distracting when you should be paying attention to the road ahead.  Eating and drinking. Eating is another common distracted-driving habit. It only takes tipping up your cup to get that last sip of coffee to block your vision for Read the full article…

Distracted driving, not drunk driving, is now the the leading cause of death for teen drivers. According to a study by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center, nearly 3,000 teen die each year from traffic accidents from texting and 300,000 are injured from texting. It is estimated that 2,700 die each year from alcohol-related auto accidents. The NHTSA acknowledged that the use of handheld technology is a growing hazard. Forty-nine percent of boys admit to texting while driving and 45% of girls admit to the same. Distracted driving can impair a driver’s focus as much as being under the influence of alcohol. Teen drivers are inexperienced with driving and have a higher incidence of being distracted. We all need a reminder every so often to put down the phone or not eat while driving, because the safety of all those on the road is important. Two-thirds of adults in the same Read the full article…

During these uncertain COVID-19 times, many of you may find yourselves with more time on your hands because commutes are less and work is virtual. If you have a teen of the proper age, and has successfully passed the written test for their Connecticut Learner’s Permit, you may be considering taking them out on the road. Here are a few tips you may want to consider. Before you and your teen get behind the wheel, make sure you both know the law surrounding Connecticut’s graduated licensing program. Go over the features and functions of the vehicle with your teen: how to adjust mirrors (rear-view and side), seats, steering wheel; proper foot positioning, windshield wipers, climate controls, and opening the hood, to name a few. At first, drive in an open lot. This way your teen can get used to operating a vehicle without worrying about other traffic on the roadway. Read the full article…