We hear about it all the time — serious car accidents on the Alley. Alligator Alley is a 100-mile stretch of road that connects Naples to Weston and the rest of the west coast of Florida. It cuts across the northern tip of the Everglades and is among the most…
It’s a hard thing to do — give up your car keys as an elderly resident. The truth of the matter is that seniors are doing everything that they can to hold on to their driving abilities and their independence. Unfortunately, that’s not always the safest move. There often comes…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent out a warning to Americans who currently use sleep drugs. According to Philly.com, these drivers are warned to talk to their physician about lowering their dosage of commonly used kinds of insomnia drugs. Officials are hoping that lower dosages of the…
About 90 percent of drivers who are over the age of 65 report that they’re suffering from health issues that affect their driving safety. It’s important that these older drivers are equipped with a vehicle that fits them, meaning a vehicle that is comfortable and safe for a a driver…
Before purchasing a new car, you’re going to want to do your homework. This is especially important with the recent damages from Hurricane Sandy. We’re talking about damages to vehicles resulting from flooding. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), consumers are being warned to…
Being stranded on the side of the road can be a scary experience. Just ask Angel Soto Jr. According to The Palm Beach Post, he had to have one of his legs amputated, had one of his feet fractured and was locked up in a hospital room for weeks —…
Most Floridians will be doing their fair share of traveling within the next few weeks. It’s the holiday travel season and everyone will be out heading to and from gatherings with friends and family members. For many of these trips, we’ll have to hop on the Interstate, whether it’s Interstate…
According to The Examiner, your teenager faces serious increases in their risks for an accident when they’re driving with young passengers. The new study was released by officials with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It was released to coincide with Teen Driver Safety Week. In the study, there were…
A child was injured after he was hit by a van near the intersection of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Winchester Park Boulevard, reports The Palm Beach Post. The 10-year-old was riding his bicycle when the crash happened. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue reports that the child was taken to a local…
A vast majority (about 80 percent) of drivers who are 65-years-old and older are taking medications on a regular basis. Unfortunately, only about half of them have talked to their doctor or another medical professional about the problems that these medications might give them behind the wheel. Now, there is…