The American Automobile Association (AAA) notes that a survey conducted in 2019 revealed that 80 percent of all drivers admitted to having driven aggressively at least once in the previous 30 days. At Springer & Lyle, we want you to recognize aggressive driving, which has become a major concern for drivers on American roadways. What Is Aggressive Driving? AAA defines aggressive driving as “Any unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety…” Some examples are: Speeding and weaving in and out of lanes in heavy … [Read more...]
Pets and Distracted Driving
When you think of distracted driving, you probably think about talking on the phone, texting, eating, using the rear-view mirror for grooming, and other similar activities. You may not think about how a driver can be distracted by pets to such a degree that an accident occurs. How Pets Can Distract Drivers If a pet quietly lies down in the back seat and sleeps until the driver arrives at his or her destination, there will likely be no problems. But there are numerous ways in which a pet can distract the driver. Some examples are: The pet moves back and forth across the … [Read more...]
