Thursday, January 2, 2014
Distracted Driving
Visit this website for more information: www.distraction.gov
WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include:
•Texting
•Using a cell phone or smartphone
•Eating and drinking
•Talking to passengers
•Grooming
•Reading, including maps
•Using a navigation system
•Watching a video
•Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player
But, because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction.
The best way to end distracted driving is to educate all Americans about the danger it poses. On this page, you'll find facts and statistics that are powerfully persuasive. If you don't already think distracted driving is a safety problem, please take a moment to learn more. And, as with everything on Distraction.gov, please share these facts with others. Together, we can help save lives.
The number of people killed in distraction-affected crashes decreased slightly from 3,360 in 2011 to 3,328 in 2012. An estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver, this was a nine percent increase from the estimated 387,000 people injured in 2011.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Walking is Good for your HEALTH
TAKE A HIKE:
Getting out and getting active has never been easier than with the MapMyHike app. MapMyHike GPS Hiking is a great way to track calories burned, estimate time and distance, check your pace, and navigate a route when you’re on a hike or doing any kind of outdoor exercise. This app tracks running, walking, cycling and ...
Thursday, August 15, 2013
New Office
Ron
Monday, November 26, 2012
Cruise Control
How many of you leave the Cruise Control in the "on" position all of the time? It is not recommended for safety reasons:
1. Accidentally hit "resume" when it's set at 65 and traffic has you slowed down to 50. Unexpected acceleration can cause panic.
2. If you are making a turn and hit the resume button, you could easily spin out on the turn.
3. Living in Wisconsin, having the cruise on in rain, icy conditions or snow, can quickly cause a spin out if the car accelerates.
Summary: When NOT using cruise - always leave in the OFF setting.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance
1. Accidentally hit "resume" when it's set at 65 and traffic has you slowed down to 50. Unexpected acceleration can cause panic.
2. If you are making a turn and hit the resume button, you could easily spin out on the turn.
3. Living in Wisconsin, having the cruise on in rain, icy conditions or snow, can quickly cause a spin out if the car accelerates.
Summary: When NOT using cruise - always leave in the OFF setting.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Fall Driving Tips
Fall is here to stay so here are some driving tips for you to consider:
1. Watch out for leaves: Once leaves become wet, they can present slippery and dangerous driving conditions. Be sure to watch for patches of wet leaves on the road or on road lines. Dry leaves can also present a problem to your vehicle.
2. Stay alert on the road: The end of daylight saving time means reduced visibility on the roads, which can create unfamiliar driving conditions. Even on familiar roads, it's important that motorists use additional caution and adjust their driving habits to watch for pedestrians, cyclists and other roadway users who will be less visible.
3. Check your tire pressure: With frequent weather and temperature changes, tires can expand and contract, causing them to lose air pressure. Make sure tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
4. Avoid sun glare: With the change in time you may need to adjust to the different morning or late afternoon glare from the sun. The glare can cause reflections off car windows and hoods and decrease your visibility. Have a good pair of sunglasses readily available.
5. Plan ahead for wet conditions: Fall often brings rainfall, which can decrease visibility and cause hydroplaning. Make sure your windshield wipers are in good working condition. If driving on a road with excess water, slow down and avoid sudden movements with the steering wheel or brake pedal.
6. Deer Rut is about to start: Always be on the lookout for the “eyes” of deer in the ditches during the evening hours out in the country side. I saw three last night already.
Ron Binning Binning & Dickens Insurance
1. Watch out for leaves: Once leaves become wet, they can present slippery and dangerous driving conditions. Be sure to watch for patches of wet leaves on the road or on road lines. Dry leaves can also present a problem to your vehicle.
2. Stay alert on the road: The end of daylight saving time means reduced visibility on the roads, which can create unfamiliar driving conditions. Even on familiar roads, it's important that motorists use additional caution and adjust their driving habits to watch for pedestrians, cyclists and other roadway users who will be less visible.
3. Check your tire pressure: With frequent weather and temperature changes, tires can expand and contract, causing them to lose air pressure. Make sure tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
4. Avoid sun glare: With the change in time you may need to adjust to the different morning or late afternoon glare from the sun. The glare can cause reflections off car windows and hoods and decrease your visibility. Have a good pair of sunglasses readily available.
5. Plan ahead for wet conditions: Fall often brings rainfall, which can decrease visibility and cause hydroplaning. Make sure your windshield wipers are in good working condition. If driving on a road with excess water, slow down and avoid sudden movements with the steering wheel or brake pedal.
6. Deer Rut is about to start: Always be on the lookout for the “eyes” of deer in the ditches during the evening hours out in the country side. I saw three last night already.
Ron Binning Binning & Dickens Insurance
Monday, September 17, 2012
Distracted Driving - National Safety Council
We all know that Distracted Driving is fast beoming the number one cause of accidents. This link states 1 in 4 crashes are caused by Distracted Driving. Read more:
http://www.nsc.org/safety_road/Distracted_Driving/Pages/distracted_driving.aspx
The life you save might be your own.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance
The life you save might be your own.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Tips on how to prevent thefts from Vehicles
Here are some great tips on how to prevent thefts from vehicles:
1. Make sure windows are up and sunroof is closed when car is parked. Access to the inside of the car is also access to your trunk with most cars having trunk access buttons.
2. Try to park your car near streetlights if you have to leave your car out over night.
3. Don't leave anything of value in plain view in your vehicle.
4. Don't leave house keys or car keys in your car, even if in the garage.
5. Lock your car.
6. Always report suspicious activity in your neighborhood to the Police.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance Services
1. Make sure windows are up and sunroof is closed when car is parked. Access to the inside of the car is also access to your trunk with most cars having trunk access buttons.
2. Try to park your car near streetlights if you have to leave your car out over night.
3. Don't leave anything of value in plain view in your vehicle.
4. Don't leave house keys or car keys in your car, even if in the garage.
5. Lock your car.
6. Always report suspicious activity in your neighborhood to the Police.
Ron Binning
Binning & Dickens Insurance Services
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