Category: Safety Tips

Tips To Remember When Riding Double on Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience, and the excitement is heightened when having a passenger riding with you – especially if it’s your passenger’s first time. However, keeping safety in mind while being the driver or passenger on a motorcycle is essential. In this article, we’ll go over some tips to remember when riding … Continued

How to Avoid Accidents on I-65

Interstate 65 is an essential north-south interstate highway in the central United States. This highway connects the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and is a crucial cross-country north-south route. I-65 runs through the state of Tennessee for 887.3 miles. In this article, we will be giving you tips on how to avoid accidents … Continued

Summer Safety Driving Tips for 2022

Memorial Day has come and gone, which means the summer driving season is officially in full gear. This year is unique compared to many others as drivers face new challenges. One of the challenges includes soaring gas prices and increased travel costs. Many families are even recalibrating their plans for long-distance road trips and opting … Continued

TDOT Wraps Up Safety Campaign Raising Awareness For Roadside Workers

This past week, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) concluded the yearly National Work Zone Awareness Week safety campaign, a campaign that raises awareness for roadside workers. This safety campaign aims to ask motorists to be aware of highway workers moving over or slowing down within Tennessee construction zones. Initially launched in 2017, the “Work … Continued

Safety Driving Tips for Construction Zones

It can be challenging to avoid construction zones in cities, suburbs, or while traveling. As cars try to navigate through the orange cones that often line streets and roadways, these projects can cause significant delays. While new construction is essential, construction sites are magnets for traffic accidents. Keep reading to learn safety driving tips for … Continued

Push for Autonomous Vehicles Gains Traction, Safety Concerns Persist

Last week, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the federal government would be implementing “meaningful” policy frameworks in the coming years for autonomous (self-driving) vehicles, paving the way for broader public adoption, which can significantly impact the entire American transportation system. However, critics have long been concerned about the potential safety issues related to this … Continued

Safety Tips for Teen Drivers in Tennessee

Young people, particularly teens, are at a greater risk of being injured or killed in car accidents in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), 2,785 distracted driving crashes involving teen drivers occurred statewide between November 1, 2020, and October 31, 2021. Between January 2020 and December 2021, 602 teenage drivers were involved … Continued

Car Accident Do’s and Don’ts For Tennessee Drivers

Auto accidents can occur anywhere, at any time. When an accident occurs, many drivers get so disoriented and confused that it makes it difficult for them to think clearly. The stress of an accident can cause victims to do or say irrational things, which is why it’s important to try and stay calm. It is … Continued

Tennesseans Contend With Wintry Driving Weather

As evidenced by last week’s snowy weather in many parts of Tennessee, Tennesseans contend with wintry driving weather. With this in mind, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently released a statement outlining its preparedness for the coming months ahead. What the TDOT Had To Say TDOT Commissioner Joe Galbatoas said that the state’s salt bins and … Continued