Summer Driving Safety Tip #16: Properly navigate blind turns. Street parking is a must in many neighborhoods and shopping districts, but this often creates "blind turns" for vehicles pulling out of parking lots or turning off side streets. Safely navigating blind turns is essential for preventing easily-avoidable accidents and collisions. Never risk pulling out unless [...]
Driving Safely Near The Sheridan Drive Bike Lane The State Department of Transportation has installed a new bike lane in the Town of Tonawanda on Sheridan Drive in order to connect the Empire State Trail between Sheridan Park and Tonawanda Rails to Trails. This bike lane also serves as a turn lane at major intersections [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #7: Watch Crosswalks. Warm weather means more pedestrians are outside enjoying the sunshine. From popular shopping districts like Elmwood Village or Hertel Ave, to busy farmers markets in Kenmore and North Tonawanda, it's not uncommon to see an abrupt increase in pedestrian traffic. The most important thing any driver can do [...]
Spring Travel Tip #8: Avoid distractions while driving. Road trips should be fun but don't let your cell phone or travel companions distract you from the road ahead. Staying alert and aware of your surroundings is important for ensuring quick, smart, safe reactions to changing road conditions. If driving alone: Set up your navigation app [...]
Spring Travel Tip #7: Dress comfortably. This may seem like a no-brainer but when it comes to traveling long distances, dress comfortably! Sneakers keep your feet relaxed and enhance your control over your vehicle, allowing you to react quickly and properly to changes in traffic or road conditions. Avoid heels or flip-flops as these can get caught under [...]
Spring Travel Tip #6: Don't rely on cruise control. Cruise control was basically built for long distance drives. Not only does it improve your fuel efficiency and effortlessly maintain speed, it allows the driver an opportunity to sit more comfortably, rest their legs, and reduce physical strain. And yet, cruise control allows for lower concentration levels, making you [...]
Spring Travel Tip #5: Plan your route ahead of time. Driving from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL might save you money, but it's important to be smart about long distance driving. If you When you drive the same route every day you learn the location of dangerous potholes, stop signs, and traffic lights, where the road curves or splits, [...]
Spring Travel Tip #4: Make regular stops on long distance trips. Driving from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL might save you money, but it's important to be smart about long distance driving. If you don't make regular stops to stretch your legs or switch drivers, it could lead to drowsy driving, which is just as dangerous as buzzed or [...]
Spring Travel Tip #3: Perform a vehicle check before traveling long distance. Never underestimate preventative maintenance. Instead of waiting for a problem to arise – a problem that could not only ruin your vacation but put yourself and others at risk of severe injury – schedule an inspection with your local mechanic to check: Tire tread and pressure [...]
Spring Travel Tip #2: Ensure guest safety outdoors. Spring marks the beginning of travel season, and as an Airbnb or Vrbo owner, it's essential to prioritize guest safety outdoors and indoors. Never neglect to maintain your property. This means providing a clean, safe outdoor space to reduce the risk of on-site injuries. Ensure a safe [...]
