Ever Wonder Why School Buses Stop at Railroad Crossings?

Ever Wonder Why School Buses Stop at Railroad Crossings?

Any person driving a school bus and approaching a railroad-highway grade crossing shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely when a highway sign is indicating that a train is approaching or when the driver can hear or see an approaching train.

Use Your Turn Signals!

Use Your Turn Signals!

Perhaps it is time for a bit of empirical evidence. According to a study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International…

Pedestrian Perspective: How to Avoid Danger While Walking

Pedestrian Perspective: How to Avoid Danger While Walking

In large cities every day, bustling sidewalks practically overflow with pedestrians rushing to their various destinations, while in small towns and other low-population areas, you may see only a few people waiting to cross a street at a time.

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

Manipulating a cellphone was a contributing factor in more than 800 crash deaths on U.S. roads during 2017 amid a marked increase in the percentage of drivers observed interacting with cellphones, new IIHS research indicates.