by Driver's Alert | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog, Ericka Murray |
This week The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency announced that they will be changing the road test for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales starting December 2017. As part of that change drivers will be required to drive for a full 20 minutes, answer vehicle...
by Driver's Alert | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, Ericka Murray |
In late October I packed up everything I could fit into my compact car in Upstate, New York and logged over 3,600 miles to settle down in sunny San Diego. I grew up loving road trips and explored just about every area that was under an 8-hour drive from my hometown....
by Driver's Alert | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog, Justin Fox |
When you’re driving at speed on highways anywhere on the planet, one of the biggest safety threats is always the cumbersome trucks and lorries that share the roads with smaller and more nimble passenger vehicles. Not only are they difficult to see past, there are...
by Driver's Alert | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog, Falynne Knight |
Despite a significant increase in both auto safety mechanisms and road infrastructure, the U.S. has seen quite a hike in motor vehicle accidents. Reports show that in 2015 alone there were over 2.3 million car accident injuries and more than 35,000 fatalities—a 6.3%...
by Driver's Alert | Feb 14, 2017 | Blog, Kenneth J. Allen Law Group |
A car accident is a shocking and traumatic event, even if no one is hurt. While you might have a hard time processing what just happened, you need to be aware of what’s required from you to protect yourself legally and ensure you and the other drivers on the road are...
by Driver's Alert | Feb 14, 2017 | Blog, Scott Feifer |
School bus drivers are trusted by millions of parents across the nation to get their children to school on time and, more importantly, safely. While most bus drivers do just that, some are a bit more reckless. They receive traffic tickets while driving the bus, which...
by Driver's Alert | Jan 10, 2017 | Blog, Katie Bassett |
Like any other average car buyer, I had not set foot into a dealership in over eight years, but I decided that 2017 was the year for a new purchase. Excited at first, I stepped into the dealership office and immediately felt overwhelmed as I stared at the newest,...
by Driver's Alert | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog, Falynne Knight |
As Uber rolls out a small fleet of self-driving cars and Tesla begins production on vehicles with full self-driving capability, autonomous cars are all the latest buzz. Although advancements in technology are not quite up to par with that of George Jetson’s flying...
by Driver's Alert | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Jenna Murrell |
With the devastating loss of six children in November’s Chattanooga school bus crash, school bus safety is the nation’s new topic. Unfortunately, it often takes tragedy to pursue much needed change. And needed it is; while deadly crashes are rare, school bus...
by Driver's Alert | Nov 28, 2016 | Blog, Video |
On Wednesday, November 23, 20016, Driver’s Alert teamed up with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need. It is a great annual tradition that puts smiles on many...
by Driver's Alert | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Falynne Knight |
Distracted driving has slowly become second nature to drivers. Though we don’t get behind the wheel with the intentions to disregard traffic, I can’t be the only one pleading guilty of not always giving the road my full and undivided attention. As you make your...
by Driver's Alert | Oct 28, 2016 | Blog, Jenna Murrell |
Have you ever driven on less than eight hours of sleep? For most people — no matter age, gender or occupation — the answer is yes. It’s a safe estimation that every driver would plead guilty to at least one count of “driving while drowsy.” Of...
by Driver's Alert | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog, Katie Bassett |
For just $30.00 in Florida, a driver is able to engage in texting and driving, a potentially life threatening activity to not only themselves but to all others on the road. However, throwing a piece of trash out of the car while driving has a minimum fine of...
by Driver's Alert | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog |
One of the most crucial elements in the American economy is the vast fleet of semi trucks that use our roadways daily. These millions of trucks carry billions of tons of cargo annually from manufacturers to retailers for consumers to then buy. In fact, they carry...
by Driver's Alert | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog, Katie Bassett |
Whether it is an app on our phone, a text message, or our GPS system, many drivers can’t seem to put down their devices while on the road. As a result, the number of car accidents have substantially increased within the past few years and the number of distracted...
by Driver's Alert | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog, Katie Bassett |
Snapchat just received a major facelift called Chat 2.0 on March 29th, and new features have been continuously rolling out since. This update enhances the application in hopes to make the platform a user’s primary go-to app. Looking at trends for millennial and teen...
by Driver's Alert | Jan 14, 2016 | Video |
This is version #2 of Driver’s Alert’s first Public Service Announcement (PSA) on distracted driving. Watch distracted driving PSA version #1 now. Every year in the U.S. more than 4,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries result from distracted driving....
by Driver's Alert | Jan 13, 2016 | Video |
Driver’s Alert launches it’s first Public Service Announcement (PSA) on distracted driving. Watch distracted driving PSA version #2 now. Every year in the U.S. more than 4,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries result from distracted driving. Something...
by Driver's Alert | Dec 4, 2015 | Video |
On November 25, 2015 Driver’s Alert and the Broward Sheriff’s Office kicked off the holiday season by handing out complete Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the local Deerfield Beach, Florida community. A special thanks to Lt. Aimee Russo,...
by Driver's Alert | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog |
The 2015 Halloween Spooktacular at Driver’s Alert is in the books! From fog machines and great food to creepy music and amazing costumes, it was another incredible party. Many thanks go to Mike Kroll (pictured above sitting in the command position as ‘The...
