Category Archive for "Occupant Protection"

BACKOVER DANGER

According to (a non-profit child safety advocacy group) at least 50 children are backed over every week in the U.S. In addition, from 2013-2017, 32% of child nontraffic fatalities were due to backovers. All vehicles have blind zones—the area behind the vehicle that a person cannot see from the driver’s seat. The blind zone is affected by the…

Drive Safe Hampton Roads, Occupant Protection

November 28, 2018

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DRIVE SAFELY TO WORK – KNOW THE FACTS

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 20% of all reported vehicle crashes occur in parking lots. Since many parking lot collisions involve only property damage, many often go unreported, so the real number is most likely much higher. According to the April 2018 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts…

Drive Safe Hampton Roads, Occupant Protection

November 21, 2018

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CARFIT

This program offers adults 55 and older the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. Technicians guide participants through a 12-point checklist to correctly adjust mirror positions, the distance between their chest and the steering wheel, and other vehicle features. One-on-one appointments are available. For more information on an appointment or an…

Drive Safe Hampton Roads, Senior Driver

November 14, 2018

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EVERY 33 SECONDS

Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. Many times, deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat

Category Archives: Occupant Protection

BACKOVER DANGER

DRIVE SAFELY TO WORK – KNOW THE FACTS

CARFIT

EVERY 33 SECONDS

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