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Oregon House Bill Passes Banning Left-Lane Hogs on Highway
This week a bill designating the left lane on interstate and state highways for passing only has made it though the state House. House Bill 3414 applies to roadways with two lanes or more of traffic moving the same direction and violators could receive tickets for $160. The bill is intended to help increase safety… read more
Driver-Pedestrian Safety Tips this Spring
With some of the warmest weather hitting the Portland area this weekend, it is important for drivers and pedestrians to be aware of each other to avoid accidents. As the weather gets nicer, more people will be outside enjoying themselves. Parents, make sure when your kids are playing outside, they stay off busy roads to… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Most Americans drivers believe that hands-free devices are safer than using your cell phone. Over 30 studies show that hands-free devices are no safer because your brain is still distracted by the conversation you are having. Driver’s can miss up to half of what is going on around them including traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrians… read more
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Distracted driving has become an increasing issue over the last few years and is easily preventable. Texting and driving is one of the most common forms of distracted driving. Seventy-one percent of young people say they have sent a text while driving. Texting and driving is not… read more
Portland Ranked 10th Worst for Traffic in the Country
A study done by TomTom measured congestion in 200 cities throughout the world. The results are in and Portland ranked as the 10th worst city for traffic congestion in the United States. The methodology behind the study was to measure travel times during the entire day and during peak period to compare them with travel… read more
Oregon State Study Shows New Distractions Teen Drivers Face
A new study by Oregon State University found that teenage drivers in the Northwest understand the message about the dangers of texting and driving, but they don’t recognize other activities that can cause them to lose focus on the road. Teens believe they are great at multi-tasking but when behind the wheel, it can be… read more
Oregon Senate Passes Bill allowing Bicycles & Motorcycles to Run Red Lights
Early last week the Oregon Senate unanimously approved SB 533, allowing a “bicyclist or motorcyclist to proceed at stop light under certain conditions.” The idea is not to have bicyclists just running red lights at every intersection but it is to bring relief to bikers who constantly find themselves at stop lights that won’t change…. read more
5 Reasons why Daylight Savings Time week is Dangerous for Portland area commuters
According to Joseph Rose of the Oregonian, springing forward can cause dangers on the road for Portland commuters. Below are his five things to reflect on as our bodies, schedules and clocks get use to the new time: The Oregon Department of Transportation’s crash data shows that fatal crashes always jump during the month when… read more
Motorcycles are more dangerous than cars due to more severe consequences if an accident occurs. A motorcyclist is more likely to die in a crash typically than a car or truck driver. To avoid accidents when riding a motorcycle it is important to pay serious attention to safety. Many accidents can be avoided through education… read more
Inexperience is the main reason why teens are likely to get into a car crash. New drivers have an increased likelihood of getting into a car crash due to their lack of experience driving. It is important to make sure your teen has had a proper amount of education and practice when learning how to… read more