The 5 Worst American Highways

What makes a road dangerous? Is it riddled with potholes; does it have poorly marked signs and dangerous blind curves; or is it always under construction?

Unfortunately, bridges, city streets, and highways all over the country are in a state of disrepair. And with Congress struggling to allocate money to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent, it is American drivers who ultimately pay the price. In fact, it is estimated that poorly maintained roads cost motorists hundreds of dollars annually in additional vehicle maintenance costs, not to mention increased risk of getting into a car accident.

Preventing Car Accidents during the Snowy Holidays

Those in the state of Colorado are probably well-used to driving in snowy and icy weather. During the holiday season, however, there are likely to be many drivers coming to the state or traveling through the state who are not as practiced in driving in inclement winter weather. Even those who are used to driving on snow-packed roadways might want to consider a few “refreshers” on avoiding and preventing car accidents when wintry weather appears and holiday travelers increase the number of vehicles on the roadways. Following are some helpful hints to make your holiday travel safer for yourself as well as other drivers.

Every day, thousands of Colorado drivers commute to and from work and school. While some drivers only spend 15 minutes en route to their destination, others spend over an hour commuting in traffic. Where you live – and where you work – determines how horrific your daily commute is. Unfortunately, Colorado has some of the worst cities for commuting in the nation. In a recent study, NerdWallet has determined the worst Colorado cities for commuting. The personal finance information service compiled information about average commuting time, average insurance premiums, fuel prices, accessibility of public transportation, and whether drivers carpool.

There is nothing quite like buying a new car and driving it off the lot. Even the purchase of a car that is not “new” but simply “new to you” can be thrilling. But what is it about that new car that makes drivers so happy? Is it the color of the car? Is it the horsepower? Or is it the entertainment package? Well, according to J.D. Power, it could be the modern safety technologies available in vehicles today.

When Should YOU Retire from Driving?

Some of us begin planning for retirement in our twenties. As the age gets closer, we prepare even more –shifting funds, meeting with financial experts, and even downsizing our homes. As more and more baby boomers hit retirement age, safety experts say they should also be thinking about a different retirement: retirement from driving.

Whiplash is NO Joke

In many ways, whiplash has been trivialized into a joke or an exaggeration to attempt to collect compensation from a minor car accident. We’ve all seen whiplash injuries portrayed as dishonest on sitcoms, TV dramas, and in the movies. The truth is, however, that whiplash is no joke.  It can be a very serious injury caused by a seemingly minor car accident. In fact, whiplash is the most common injury sustained in a car accident.

Dangerous Driving Diversions – Colorado State’s New Ad Campaign

The Colorado State Patrol is taking a humorous  approach to stopping dangerous driving diversions with it’s “Get Your Head out of Your Apps,” ad campaign. The ads target drivers who, despite the dangers, continue to talk, text, tweet, and post when they should be concentrating solely on operating their vehicle safely. The new campaign was launched on the heels of a two-year period in which Colorado witnessed 40,000 distracted driving collisions.