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 [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #6: Be alert for e-bikes and electric scooters. E-bike accidents and electric scooter accidents are on the rise in WNY, and with the growing increase in severe injuries and fatalities, it's more important than ever to be alert for e-bikes and electric scooters on the road. A bicycle and an e-bike do not travel at [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #5: Be alert for an impaired driver on the road. When summer temperatures soar, the backyard barbecues begin. Never let a summer celebration turn into a night that changes your life forever because of an impaired driving accident. Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal), alcohol, [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #4: Master safe lane changes in construction zones. Construction season has begun which means an increase in reduced speed zones and congestion, temporary lane closures, temporary changes in traffic patterns, and even new temporary traffic signals. When your lane slows to a crawl and the next lane continues to progress, it's understandable [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #3: Maintain a comfortable driving environment. Extreme summer heat presents a serious challenge to drivers, regardless if you’re driving to a vacation destination, on a day-trip for summer fun, or simply commuting to the office. The hotter it gets outside, the warmer it gets in your vehicle. If your AC fails [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #2: Perform preventative vehicle maintenance. Extreme heat puts added strain on your vehicle which can lead to mechanical problems and breakdowns. Don’t cause a potentially deadly accident because you failed to maintain your vehicle. Keep yourself and others safe: Pay attention to your car’s temperature gauge and pull over if the [...]
Summer Driving Safety Tip #1: Protect against sun glare. Driving in the summertime brings several unique challenges that we experience to a much lesser extent in fall-spring. One of those challenges – although we haven't seen much of it lately – is that summer sunshine. Sure, it's perfect for tanning by the pool, grilling on the [...]
100 Deadliest Days of Summer Memorial Day Weekend is often viewed as the unofficial start to summer. However, this holiday weekend also marks the start of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The roughly 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous time for teen drivers. According to the National Road [...]
Suffering from a Burn Injury? A bad burn injury can be life altering. While a burn injury may not be the first thing you think of when you hear auto injury, motor vehicle accidents can cause: Airbag burns, thermal and ballistic, if it is deployed too quickly Friction burns or "road rash" from rubbing against the [...]
Hit While Cycling? As the weather heats up, cyclists hit the road to explore the City of Buffalo, slow roll with fellow bike enthusiasts, commute to work, and more! Just like motor vehicles, cyclists must: Stop at red lights and stop signs Ride in the direction of traffic Yield to pedestrians Generally stay off the [...]
