Auto Safety
Combating distracted driving with technology
Crash avoidance technology could be the most promising avenue for reducing crash risks related to distractions of any type, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Use these tips to stay safe during winter driving
When the weather is cold and roads are wet, they can become slick or icy. Use extra caution when driving this winter.
Get enough rest before you get on the road
While electronic devices pose a growing distraction among drivers, a more traditional distraction—drowsiness—still poses a real danger on the road.
National observance urges teens to drive safely
Too many teens are dying on roadways, and in response the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will observe National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 21-27.
Motorists and pedestrians urged to see and be seen
It’s important to always share the road—especially with pedestrians and bicyclists who have less protection from vehicles.
Summer driving is some of the deadliest
Use caution on the roadways this summer—especially during the Fourth of July.
Drowsy driving among distracted driving dangers
Experts say distracted driving is reaching epidemic levels. In Virginia last year, 208 of the 842 fatalities on Virginia roads were due to distracted driving.
‘Just Drive’ to minimize distractions behind the wheel
It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Farm Bureau and other organizations are asking motorists to do just one thing while they’re driving—drive.
Motorists, be alert: Spring means farm equipment on roads
Spring planting and the harvest of wheat and other small grains in May and June means more Virginia farmers will need to be moving tractors and other heavy equipment on public roads.
Drivers urged to watch for farm equipment on highways
Fall is one of the busiest times for farmers to move harvesting equipment on public roads. This is a fact Virginia Farm Bureau Federation members, like Will Roberts of Pittsylvania County, would like to drive home to those unfamiliar with farm machinery.









