As we discussed in our last post, it is a wise idea for parents to talk to their children about road safety before they head back to school for the year. Children are not the only ones who can benefit from some safety tips, however. Before getting behind the wheel during this back to school season, you may want to refresh your memory about driving safety in and around school zones.
Part I: Back to school safety tips for children
It’s that time of year again. Kids are gathering their new school supplies and heading back to class for another school year. With the excitement of going back to school, it can be easy to overlook some common safety hazards that accompany this time of year. Before your kids get into dangerous habits, take some time to talk to them about staying safe when they are going to and from school each day.
Part II: The bad news about drunk driving in San Diego
In our last post, we told you about the recent study that revealed that a declining number of people are dying in drunk driving crashes in areas — like San Diego — that have Uber and other ride-sharing services available.
Part I: The good news about drunk driving in San Diego
Typically, when a new study is released about drunk driving in the United States, the data is mostly negative. Recently, a new study has revealed some positive findings when it comes to drunk driving rates in San Diego and across California.
New study says driver’s ed helps prevent car crashes
Watching your teen get behind the wheel and drive off on their own for the first time can be a scary moment for any parent. According to a recent study, however, there are steps you can take to help make sure your child is prepared for the new responsibilities of driving a car.
Keep your child as safe as possible when driving in San Diego
When you become a parent, a whole new world of worry opens up that you had likely never imagined before. Unfortunately, there are many things you can't control that could affect your child's safety. Consequently, when there is a way you can take action to protect your children, it will likely help put you at ease.
Study finds older adults take longer to recover from car crashes
Being in a car crash is scary at any age and often leads to injuries for the people involved. According to a recent study, however, the long-term consequences of those injuries are different depending on the age of the person involved in the crash.
The debate about the bike-sharing program in San Diego
Commuting in San Diego can be aggravating, at best. Spending a significant part of your day stuck in traffic can make even the calmest person feel like pulling their hair out. In response to these frustrations, a bike-sharing program was launched in San Diego, encouraging people to use rental bikes to commute rather than cars.
