According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 28 people die and thousands more are injured in alcohol-related crashes each day. Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of collisions in the country and is also...
Category: Safety Tips
Mississippi’s Harvest Season Increase The Chances For Accidents
Fall is often a favorite season in the Magnolia State. Leaves turn burnt orange, golden yellow, and fiery red. The heat of summer transitions to cooler days. The smell of pies made from fresh harvest fruits fills kitchens. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, and the beginning of the holiday season bring together friends...
Improving Roadway Safety this Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Drowsy driving is an unfortunately common part of being on the roads any time of year and one of the most dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that more than 100,000 crashes reported directly result from this factor. These crashes account for over 1,550 roadway deaths and 71,000...
3 Ways To Keep Trick-Or-Treaters Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a beloved holiday for many reasons, most of all for kids being trick-or-treating. While you're putting the finishing touches on your child's costume or heading out to a costume contest yourself, know what you can be doing to keep all individuals safe on this night.
#1. Teach...Pre-Season Vehicle Safety Checklist
Seasonal changes can have significant wear and tear on your vehicle, especially in a state like Mississippi where winter weather is largely unpredictable. Because of this, early fall is an ideal time to perform preventative maintenance that can prepare any car for the...
How To Check For Car Seat Recalls
In an effort to improve roadway safety conditions both in and out of a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintains a database of recalled cars, parts, and child seats. By visiting their website, you can access the entire list...
Four Laws You Need To Know As a Driver In Mississippi
Getting a driver’s license is a privilege, not a right. As such, all motorists have certain responsibilities behind the wheel and laws that they should know. Whether you are a newly licensed driver or have years of experience under your belt, this is a great opportunity to review some of the rules...
How To Prevent Falls In Older Adults
Anyone is at risk of a fall, but older adults are at a significantly increased risk of sustaining debilitating injuries in falls due to physical changes and certain health conditions. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that:
More than one in four...Don’t Make These 5 Common Child Car Seat Installation Mistakes
All parents want to keep their young children safe when riding in the car. However, many children are at an increased risk of injury without their parents even knowing.
Child restraint systems, which are meant to improve safety, are often used incorrectly. In fact, data from the
What Are The Child Car Seat Laws In Mississippi?
Whether as a driver or a passenger, getting around in a motor vehicle is something many of us do every day. It can be easy to forget that being properly secured with a seat belt, child car seat, or booster seat can be the difference between life and death. Having your...