As a driver, it’s your responsibility to keep yourself, your passengers, and those around you safe on the road. There are many rules to remember when you get behind the wheel, like always wearing a seat belt, driving sober, and obeying the posted speed limit. There is one thing you should add to that list: never use your phone while … Read More

Put Your Phone Away or Get Ready to Pay. Distracted Drivers Beware of U Drive. U Text. U Pay. For the past decade, distracted driving has taken the Arizona’s roads by storm, endangering not only those who drive distracted, but also those drivers’ passengers, adjacent vehicle occupants, and nearby pedestrians. Close to 900 people were killed in Arizona in 2016. … Read More

According to measures developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 507 people were killed in passenger vehicle crashes. 241 people were not restrained inside the vehicle According to measures developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 495 people were killed in passenger vehicle crashes. 256 people were not restrained inside the vehicle According to measures developed … Read More

Tomorrow’s Drivers was copyrighted in 1967 by publishing house Lyons and Carnahan, Inc., which doesn’t appear to exist anymore. When you open it, the familiar, musty library smell of old paper and glue hits your nose. I recently acquired it and decided to share its contents with you, the internet.  There are 15 chapters in the book, and the first eight … Read More

Gilbert Arizona 2004 The Town Council voted 6-1 in March to switch to lagging left-turn arrows, citing their personal preference and an unofficial online survey that found a majority of participants favored the lagging lefts that were being studied on Guadalupe and McQueen roads. Gilbert Arizona 2017 yay right before the snowbirds return– so we can all get used to … Read More

When you get your learner permit in this state we give you a copy of the “Arizona Drivers License Manual”. That was when you were 16 years old. Your Arizona Driving License is valid for 49 years, look at the expiration date, it is your 65th birthday. If you moved into Arizona from any other the other 49 states we … Read More

WHAT IT DOES This amazing safety feature will typically be paired with forward collision warning. That feature scans the road ahead while you drive, warning you if you’re about to crash into a car. If you don’t react in time, automatic emergency braking quickly slows down your car or can even bring your car to a stop. THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND … Read More

Congress enacted the federal Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act of 1994 to provide strong privacy protections regarding personally identifiable information held by state DMVs. The DPPA’s purpose, as stated in the bill’s preamble, was “to protect the personal privacy and safety of licensed drivers consistent with the legitimate needs of business and government.” More recently, the U.S. Supreme Court summarized the … Read More

As 100+ degree temperatures decrease, backyard barbecues and extended-family picnics increase over Labor Day weekend, marking the end of the season. Labor Day also means more cars and SUV’s on the road, as people venture out for one more quick vacation or celebration. More cars and SUV’s on the road increases the likelihood of crashes—especially when factoring in Labor Day … Read More

Back-up Cameras Standard Equipment in 2018Back-Up Cameras help prevent unintentional back-over crashes which account for approximately 300 deaths and 18,000 injuries each year, according to the National Highway Safety Administration.WHAT IT DOES:It shows a wide view behind your car while in reverse, even at night.WHAT IT DOES NOT DO:The view will not be clear if the lens is covered by ... Read More