A matter of time: New limits in effect on truck driver hours of service

A matter of time: New limits in effect on truck driver hours of service | Safety+Health Magazinehttp://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/9403-a-matter-of-time-truck-hours-of-service-new-limitsAfter a prolonged legal battle, new limits on truck driver hours of service are now in effect. But some industry stakeholders, labor unions and transportation safety advocates continue to disagree on whether the new regulations will increase driver safety and health and how the trucking industry will be affected.

Bush Administration previously relaxed driving rules — this returns tougher standards. See also nationwide tucking accidents stats.

MADD – Most Teens Don’t Drink Alcohol

MADD – Most Teens Don’t Drink Alcoholhttp://www.madd.org/blog/2013/october/most-teens-dont-drink.htmlAccording to the September 2013 survey of 695 high school students nationwide, the top five reasons why teens choose not to drink are:

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Fact remains a large number of teens are killed in dui crashes each year. Nationwide drunk driving stats

Jackets can impede car seat safety

Jackets can impede car seat safetyhttp://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/Winter-car-seat-safety-229626731.htmlIt may be inconvenient, but taking off a winter jacket before strapping your children into their car seat will make their ride more safe.

See also SafeCars carseat advice for parents.