Auto Safety

“See a Tractor? Slow Down.” That’s the safety message being sharing on a series of banners across the county.

The first week of July is typically one of the busiest American travel periods of the year. It’s also one of the deadliest.

Countless distractions can divert motorists’ attention away from driving, and all it takes is a split second before calamity follows.

Extra caution is encouraged when driving in the winter months

As railroads facilitate the movement of agricultural products and other goods through Virginia and beyond, motorists and farm equipment operators are reminded to practice safe passage at railroad crossings.

Crashes involving passenger vehicles and agricultural equipment occur year-round, but data suggests these incidents increase in October between noon and 6 p.m.

Advertising in the 1950s promoted doctor recommendations for cigarette brands. But sentiments changed. Now smoking is at an all-time low, linked to numerous negative health outcomes.

The 2021 law banning the use of hand-held communications devices while driving on Virginia’s roadways was a good start toward altering motorist behavior and reducing distracted driving crashes. 

The odds of having a fantastic Labor Day weekend are in your favor, though the chances of becoming a traffic safety statistic are something to keep in mind.

Each day, over 1,000 people are injured and nine are killed in crashes involving distracted driving, according to data reported by Drive Smart Virginia. Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. has long partnered with the nonprofit organization charged with raising awareness and changing behavior to improve roadway safety.