October 31, 2011 – 10:11 am
Preparing Your Kids (and Yourself) to Drive Passing a drivers test and receiving their very first licnese is a teenager’s first step to independence and one move closer to adulthood. You can provide your child with driving advice and safety tips to better prepare them behind the wheel. No matter the advice you give, your [...]
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October 18, 2011 – 5:27 pm
A recent survey conducted by MetLife asked men and women, which sex is superior behind the wheel? According to the survey both men and women are superior in their own areas. Men gave in slightly to their female counterpart as a mere 39% of men expressed a strong belief thier sex holds greater driving skills than women. Solidifying this further, women [...]
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October 8, 2011 – 12:51 pm
The Orient Heights Station on the Blue Line has received funding approval for a number of grossly overdue renovations. According to the Boston Globe, the employee bathroom was so run-down it was replaced by an outdoor trailer. Thankfully, instances such as this have been brought to the eyes of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Chipping [...]
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October 1, 2011 – 9:57 am
Companies transporting children to and from childcare facilities throughout Massachusetts may soon be facing stricter regulations. During a meeting yesterday suggestions have come to include: the additon of an adult personal to monitor children on vans and buses, mechanisms reminding drivers to check for children left-behind, and a new system for double checking for children at [...]
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 108 people were killed in Massachusetts due to drunk drivers in 2009. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has initiated a fight for legislators to support an extended reach of ignition interlock devices and monitoring. An interlock device prevents a driver from operating a vehicle if they do [...]
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January 7, 2011 – 11:51 am
Massachusetts is reporting a lower number of texting while driving citations than expected. Since September 30th a grand total of 245 drivers across the state have been ticketed on the offense, of those a mere 16 were given to drivers less than 18 years of age. It is possible drivers have found the strength to [...]
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December 18, 2010 – 7:16 pm
Commerce Insurance, a MassDrive insurance carrier, is at it again. The insurance carrier has always been committed to teaching new drivers safe driving techniques and is now providing vocational technical students an opportunity to improve their auto repair skills. As a participant in their Division of C.A.R.E.S. in the Community, Commerce is donating two vehicles [...]
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December 3, 2010 – 6:36 pm
The winter holidays are a stressful time for many, but don’t let the hustle and bustle lead to bad driving decisions. The Massachusetts Public Safety and Securities reported making 171 total arrests Thanksgiving Thursday through Sunday, November 28th. Of the total 171 arrests, 75 have been reported as OUIs – 71 under the influence of [...]
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November 5, 2010 – 1:00 pm
When purchasing a new vehicle what do you look for? Your criteria may contain everything from a price range and safety rating to a leather interior or extra cup holder. A new study released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ford Motors may motivate you to add another item to your vehicle checklist: [...]
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October 29, 2010 – 8:43 pm
A recent publication by the Massachusetts RMV suggests some Bay State drivers have yet to adjust to the new texting and driving ban. As of October 15th Massachusetts has served 29 citations regarding new regulations. Mary Beth Heffernan, Public Safety Secretary, commented: “Distracted driving is a serious threat to public safety. Cracking down on distracted [...]
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