If you commute day in and day out you know that I-95, at least in Connecticut is one of the most congested stretches of road you’ve likely ever driven on.  Even if you are only on it to get from one place to another, once in a while, you can feel the congestion and know that it is hard to predict whether you’ll be able to arrive at your destination on time if you take the highway.  Congestion can often lead to frustration and road rage which is often a factor in New Haven auto accidents among other dangerous behaviors behind the wheel.  So whether you’re commuting to work or just trying to get from one exit to another on any day of the week, you are in for a long haul when you jump on the Interstate in Connecticut. So, living here in the Nutmeg State we really don’t need a report to tell us that congestion exists on this stretch of road, but now we have that report.  There is a transportation data company called INRIX that reports on the congestion that is infecting the roads of our country and they recently reported out that the stretch of road from the Sherwood Island exit in Westport to the Indian Field Road exit in Greenwich is the most congested stretch of road in the entire United…continue reading

It happens to us all.  One day you’re riding along in your car just fine and then all of a sudden you get the notification that one of your tires is low on air.  You might just write it off to a little loss of air in one tire, but then another tire and another tire light pops on and suddenly all of your tires are low on air.  If you’ve been following this blog you know that low tire pressure can cause safety issues and even be a complicating factor of getting into a New Haven auto accident. While low tire pressure is not the only safety concern in the winter months, it is certainly at the top of the list.  Other concerns like a dead or dying battery and snow and ice on the roads can also contribute to safety concerns throughout the winter.  Low tire pressure however, can be a major issue when trying to navigate the cold and icy roads of the winter.  Therefore it is critical to your safety that your tires are inflated to the suggested pounds per square inch (PSI) that is listed in the owner’s manual of your vehicle.  If you no longer have your owner’s manual you should be able to look on the side of your tire to get the right PSI and fill your…continue reading

The news comes fast and furious about Tesla vehicles.  Between the company’s eccentric founder to issues with technology that is under review by various government agencies, it’s very rarely a quiet news cycle for the company.  This time though, the news is good for anyone who is looking at a Tesla and wondering how well it will do in keeping you safe from a New Haven auto accident. Tesla vehicles have become quite common to see in and around the Elm City and there is a good reason to believe that that won’t change any time soon.  Just take a peak at any area parking lot and you are likely to find a vehicle from the auto maker.  With the Tesla Model Y rated as the safest car according to tests run by the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) the American car company has built a good name in the European markets for safety. Now the new Tesla Model S has received the second-highest rating from the Euro NCAP giving the company the two highest rated vehicles for safety on the market today.  According to the Euro NCAP ratings the Tesla Model S had the following scores on some of the most important safety tests that are conducted on vehicles; 1.) Overall safety rating of 94% 2.) The vehicle achieved the maximum score on the…continue reading