Safety Online Resources

When it rains * Slow down. Roads usually prove more slippery than they would seem. * Turn on your lights. Use the defroster or air conditioner to keep windows and mirrors clear. On ice or snow * Bridges and overpasses freeze first, so always slow down and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. * [...]

Drinking and Driving: A Deadly Combination In 2004, an estimated 16,654 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes – an average of one almost every half-hour, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These deaths made up about 39 percent of the 42,800 total traffic fatalities. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading [...]

According to law enforcement officials, drivers under the influence of alcohol often display certain characteristics, which can include: * Making wide turns * Weaving, swerving, drifting or straddling the center line. * Almost striking an object or vehicle * Driving on the wrong side of the road * Driving at a very slow speed * [...]

What is “Partners for Child Passenger Safety” (PCPS)? cartoon of a car and building Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. State Farm® has had a longtime interest in improving auto safety, going back to the 1950s, when we helped found the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. [...]

Do’s Don’ts Do restrain your child appropriately for his or her age, weight and height. Don’t put your child in the front seat. Children 12 and under should sit in the back seat appropriately restrained. Do follow directions that come with the child safety seat, as well as the child passenger restraint directions in your [...]

20 road deaths each week involve people at work Many people use the roads as part of their job. It has been estimated that up to a third of all road traffic crashes involve somebody who was at work at the time. This may account for over 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries every week. [...]