Youth Don’t Get The Message About Texting…

Published on 28th Oct, 2013 at 16:28:00

By Doris Aiken, President of Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) Two weeks ago around 11AM, I was driving on State Street the main drag in downtown Schenectady. I turned off to a side street and 50 feet from that intersection, a young woman holding … Continue reading →

DIY Car Care Guide

Published on 24th Oct, 2013 at 17:17:13

The price tag on your car is only one part of the equation. In fact, State Farm reports that the average driver spends almost $10,000 extra per year just to keep their car running. While this figure does include gas expenses, it … Continue reading →

Top 3 Tailgating Safety Tips

Published on 17th Oct, 2013 at 22:18:04

Bring on the beer and the burgers, for tailgating season has finally arrived. It’s time to gather with your friends and really enjoy the game. While tailgating can be a lot of fun, there are also some things you need … Continue reading →

How to Stress the Importance of Safe Driving to Your New…

Published on 15th Oct, 2013 at 15:53:51

When your teenager got his driver’s license, you probably experienced a mixture of emotions. On one hand, you were elated because you could finally hand in your taxi driver license, but on the other hand, you were scared for your … Continue reading →

The Many Benefits of Carpooling

Published on 10th Oct, 2013 at 22:37:57

Getting your kids to school every day and then having to pick them up can be stressful to say the least. You have to wake up extra early, and then schedule your entire day around the 3 o’clock (or so) … Continue reading →

On Preventing Truck Accidents

Published on 9th Oct, 2013 at 17:16:36

Even veteran drivers can feel a little skittish around trucks when we’re barreling down the highway over sixty miles an hour. When we’re a matter of feet away from a several-ton wall of steel and freight on wheels, it would … Continue reading →

Road Side Assistance: What You Need to Know

Published on 8th Oct, 2013 at 15:53:28

There’s comes a time in every driver’s life when you end up on the side of the road in a panic. Maybe you ran out of gas (you know you should have filled up before you hit the highway), or … Continue reading →

Is Cheating the Carpool Lane Worth It?

Published on 3rd Oct, 2013 at 15:53:47

Ah, the carpool lane. You love it (when you can use it) and you hate it (when you can’t). The magical lane was created to help increase traffic flow, encourage people to carpool, and reduce the carbon emissions on the … Continue reading →

Are School Buses Really Safe for Your Kids?

Published on 1st Oct, 2013 at 18:17:30

When it’s time to send your kids to school, you have two choices: put them on the bus or drive them yourself (okay, technically, walking may be a choice if you live close enough to the school, but that’s doesn’t … Continue reading →

School Zones: Slow Down for the Kids

Published on 26th Sep, 2013 at 15:53:24

School is officially back in session, which means that you are going to start seeing the dreaded flashing yellow light again. School zones are not fun when you are in a hurry, or any time for that matter, but they … Continue reading →