Category: Driving Safety

The Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving

More than one-third of American’s polled by the National Sleep Foundation said they have actually fallen asleep at the wheel before.  Many people who have fallen asleep had an accident or nearly had one because they had dozed off or were too tired to drive. The National Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 100,000 police-reported crashes… read more

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… 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 periods to compare them with travel times during… 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 multitasking, 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 used to the new time: The Oregon Department of Transportation’s crash data shows that fatal crashes always jump during the month when… read more

Motorcycle Safety Tips

Motorcycles are more dangerous than cars due to the more severe consequences if an accident occurs. A motorcyclist is more likely to die in a crash 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