South Carolina finally passed a statewide texting ban on June 9, 2014. Here is what you need to know: the ban takes place immediately, but law enforcement officers can only issue warnings for the first 180 days; the ban makes it unlawful to “compose, send, or read” all types of electronic messages including texts, instant … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday: 7 Must Have Items For Your Emergency Car Kit The summer driving season is here, and that can mean danger on our streets and highways. Create an emergency car kit to deal with unexpected dangers that crop up. First, include a tire pressure gauge, 12 volt compressor, and foam tire sealant. Maintaining … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! Is Texting While Driving Reckless Driving in South Carolina? In today’s traffic tip, I ask you to consider whether texting and driving is reckless under the law. South Carolina Law says that “Any person who drives any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate either a wilful or wanton disregard for … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! Recognize Teen Driver Risk Factors and Solutions. In today’s traffic tip, I review several risk factors teen drivers. Pay special attention to these risk factors so you can address them with your teenage drivers. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. Males are most at risk, followed … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! The Ultimate Traffic Safety Tip. Today, I wanted to share my Ultimate Traffic Safety Tip with you all. Its not a tip for specific situations and its not a tip you will find in South Carolina Law. However, this tip has the power to completely align your driving toward safety. As I … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! Yielding The Right Of Way. Failure to yield right of way.Failing to yield the right of way is the second largest driving violation leading to injuries in South Carolina (2009 Fact Book). Yielding the right of way means understanding when to let another driver go before you (56-5-580). Most situations involve intersections. … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! Help End Distracted Driving in South Carolina. Distracted driving bills have been introduced in South Carolina General Assembly every year since at least 2007. To date, the General Assembly has failed to pass any bills regulating distracted driving. Three bills have been introduced to the General Assembly for the current session that … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday! Install Car Seats Properly. More children aged 5-19 die from motor vehicle related injuries than another other cause. The CDC advocates education as one of its most effective prevention strategies along with enforcement and engineering. Please make sure that you install your child’s safety seat properly. For instructions, please visit http://www.safercar.gov/parents/RightFit.htm.
Car Setup > Side View Mirrors. You can’t avoid what you can’t see, so make sure to make the most of your side view mirrors. Adjust them so that you don’t see any of your car in the mirror. You will be surprised how much more of the road you can see in your side … Read more
Setup Your Driving Position Correctly for Maximum Control. All of us have experienced driving emergencies and unexpected events that required quick action. Maximize your control of your car by setting it up properly. Sit straight up with both hands on the wheel for maximum control. Pretend your steering wheel is a clock and place your … Read more