Is Walking After Drinking Dangerous?

Walking under the influence is less hazardous than driving under the influence, but an intoxicated pedestrian can still be a danger for those on the road. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, drunk pedestrians were involved in more…

How Technology Can Make Driving Safer

We often hear about how technology makes driving more dangerous today. Simply put: Technology tempts people to multi-task when they drive. Instead of focusing on the road, many drivers glance down at their phones to make a call, send a…

Your Road Trip Safety Checklist

Many South Carolinians take driving vacations during the summer months. Taking a few steps to make sure that your car is ready for a road trip in hot weather is time well spent.  Doing so can reduce your chances of…

Hot Weather Can Cause Tire Blowouts

Your automobile tires are at greater risk of blowouts in the heat of the summer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the heat can cause tire failure at highway speeds. Tire breakdowns account for an estimated 11,000 crashes each…

Children’s Deaths in Traffic Accidents

Car accidents were the leading cause of death for children age 4 and for every age from 11 to 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recent report. These fatalities were largely preventable. According to the new report, 1,140…

Re-Tire Your Old Tires

How old are the tires on your car? How old are the replacement tires you purchased on sale at your local tire center? Knowing the answers could save your life, or your family’s lives. As a tire ages, the rubber begins…

Bill Would Make NC Helmet Law Similar to South Carolina’s

  A bill to allow North Carolina motorcyclists over the age of 21 to ride without helmets has passed a committee of the state House. If this legislation becomes law, North Carolina will join South Carolina in relaxing laws on…