In 1968, the federal government passed the first seat belt law. It required that all vehicles, except buses, have a safety belt in each seating position. Seat belt use was…
One of the most common excuses people give for not wearing a seat belt is that their car has airbags. They think airbags alone offer enough protection in a crash,…
We begin teaching kids to look both ways before crossing the street long before they’re independent enough to do it on their own. What else should we teach them about…
Seat belt use has been one of the biggest cultural shifts in the US over the last several decades. Only 15% of people wore seat belts in the early 1980’s….
As spring approaches, many people renew their New Year’s fitness goals of taking 10,000 steps every day. Walking is an excellent, low impact form of exercise, perfect for people of…
Using a handheld cell phone while driving is illegal in most states, including Maryland. It’s a primary offense, meaning that if a law enforcement officer sees you using your phone,…
Texting is one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors. It’s a visual, manual, and cognitive distraction that causes more than a million car crashes in the US each year….