Going back to school is an exciting time for parents and kids, but it becomes an especially exciting time for those kids who have just earned their drivers license over the summer and are able to drive themselves to school. These drivers, while excited, are also quite inexperienced and this could put them and others at risk of getting into a New Haven auto accident as many studies have shown that one of the most dangerous demographics of drivers are new drivers. So, what are parents to do? On one hand, you want to give your newly minted driver the keys and let them have the independence they so crave at this age. On the other hand, you know there is a grave risk at handing them your car and letting them race to school each and every school day. There has to be some sort of middle ground. That Read the full article…

From the very beginning it is important that you know that none of the distractions mentioned below are going to be cell phones. Yes, cell phones are a major concern and can be significant distraction when driving and can most certainly lead to a New Haven auto accident, but these days cell phones grab all the headlines when any distraction is bad while you’re driving. Today, distractions are everywhere and if you’re not careful you might find yourself driving while you’re not paying attention to the road in front of you. If this occurs to you, you are putting yourself in grave danger of getting into a car accident. Distracted driving is among one of the most dangerous things you can do when you’re driving and if you find yourself in a situation where you have the option to do something besides focus on the road in front of you, Read the full article…

As much as we would like to be able to, completely eliminating the risk of getting into a New Haven auto accident is not possible. However, if you are educated about the common causes of these types of accidents you will be better equipped to reduce your risk. Whether you’re on the road frequently or just once in a while, keeping some of the causes in mind will help you navigate your commute to and from your destination safely. There are many things you can do to protect yourself in the event that you do get into an accident like keeping up on your regular maintenance of your car, wearing a seat belt and keeping an eye on the weather forecast. All of these things can go a long way in protecting you from the dangers of getting into an accident. Of course, they cannot prevent you from getting into Read the full article…

Students, teachers and parents alike are all gearing up for a return to the classroom as school are beginning to open back up this month. There is a lot of excitement and anxiousness in the air as students wonder what their new grade will be like, teachers are uncertain about how their students will like them and parents are worried about their children getting what they need from their time in school. All of these concerns and uncertainties are important, but they pale in comparison to the need to be safe when you are driving around school buses so you can avoid a New Haven auto accident with a bus. Even if you are not in the group of people that is mentioned above, you will still need to understand that school is back in session. You will likely start to see more children on the move in the mornings Read the full article…