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 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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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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October 22, 2010 – 10:23 am
This October will bring changing leave colors, cooler temperatures, and… deer migration and mating season. As deer begin to frequent more populated areas it’s important to take measures avoiding a deer-vehicle mishap and making sure you’re covered. Firstly, check your auto insurance policy to find if you have comprehensive coverage. This portion of your policy [...]
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October 12, 2010 – 4:27 pm
A new technology has arrived to increase driving safety by restricting cell phone use behind the wheel. The clever iZUP (i.e. “eyes up”) application, developed by Illume Software, was created to help eliminate distracted driving. Recent legislation banning texting and driving holds the potential for strict fines and possible license suspensions if caught. Applications restricting [...]
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Also posted in Car Safety Tips, Massachusetts Driving
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Tagged discount, distracted driving, Illume Software, iZup, massachusetts drivers, Massachusetts texting and driving, massdrive, MassDrive Auto Insurance, Plymouth Rock, texting and driving ban
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October 7, 2010 – 5:42 pm
Massachusetts may be able to accommodate 100 electric vehicle charging stations with $200,000 of funding, according to an article by the Boston Business Journal. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is now accepting applications from cities and towns to install charging stations. The funding to construct these charging stations is to be provided by a [...]
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September 3, 2010 – 5:16 pm
Hurrican Earl categorized as a level 4 storm with 145 mph winds yesterday has significantly decreased in forces newly categorized at a level 1 storm. Forecasters following Earl noted it may even lessen to a tropical storm by the time it passes Nantucket. Hurricane Earl has wreaked less havoc than expected as it continues to [...]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also known as NHTSA, has publicized their first lineup of 2011 model vehicles undergoing the government’s newly renovated 5-star safety rating program. The NHTSA press release stated: “In all, 24 passenger cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans, and nine 2011 model year pickups will be rated under the [...]
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