Teenagers Arent Wearing Their Seatbelts

In the time honored tradition of teenagers behaving differently when adults aren't around, an NHTSA study has shown that over half of the teenage accident victims that died in night crashes werent wearing their seatbelts.

You have to wonder what the numbers would look like if they had buckled up.

Take the time to tell your teen drivers that they need to wear their seatbelts at all times, and not just when you happen to be looking.

Don't Wait for it to Be Too Late

Nobody wants to be a snitch. That's completely understandable. But then again, nobody wants to end up crippled, or worse.

If you have spent more than a few years on jobsites, then you probably have a better idea than most as to what constitutes a needlessly dangerous situation on the job. You notice if the scaffolding isn't put together correctly. You notice if there is a danger from falling debris.

Sometimes the general contractors are aware of it too, but are a little too concerned with the bottom line to make the necessary changes.

If you suspect that corners are being cut, but aren't sure, follow this link to the OSHA website. If you do a little research you can probably find out exactly what is being done wrong, and who to contact to make your bosses comply with safety regulations.

Money Saving Tips on Car Insurance

While the GEICO motto might be "Save a Lot of Money on Your Car Insurance," there are ways that you can save money without having to bother going to GEICO.

If you follow this link, you will go to a USA Today article that will give you six practical ways to save money on your car insurance without having to go to one of the giant insurance companies that deny claims as a matter of course.

More distracted driving

As the writer in this piece in the Washington Post says, "It was only a matter of time."

This time the culprit wasn't the cell phone or the iPod, but rather ironically, the GPS device that is supposed to tell you exactly where to go.

If you have ever used one of those things, take a moment to stop and think about how much it causes you to take your eyes off the road.

New Service to Automatically E-mail, Instant Message Safety Recall Information

The NHTSA has a new service where any recall information regarding tires or child safety seats will be e-mailed to you automatically.

If you have small children, it wouldn't be a bad idea to sign up. While the NHTSA does a good job in publicizing recalls, sometimes it just doesn't occur to people to check the website with regularity.