Road signs are the primary method of delivering important information along freeways, streets and by-ways, and most people don’t give road signs a second thought. But just imagine the chaos that would ensue if speed placards weren’t posted, or warning signs for curves ahead were missing. In the event you notice a damaged or missing […]
Let’s talk about etiquette. No, not the social type, typical of diligent parenting and describing polite and proper social behaviors. Instead, driving etiquette. Driving etiquette is simply being a good driver, a safe driver, a considerate driver. Why is this important? First, driving can be dangerous, so if a person drives without due consideration for […]
You might have seen signs directing you to call 511 for traffic information while on a long drive and never stopped to actually think about what you would find on the other end of the line. Though the phone service is no longer active, New England 511 is a website with a wealth of services […]
It’s no secret that America’s population is rapidly aging. As people age, their health begins to decline, and their driving habits begin to shift. While many elderly people are perfectly capable of continuing to drive safely, it may require a slight adjustment of driving habits. It’s important for traffic management agencies in regions with aging […]
Safety corridors are high-risk stretches of road where state and local governments may impose stiffer penalties than usual for traffic violations, like speeding. Vermont is currently piloting a safety corridor program that will allow it to improve the way that it manages some high-traffic corridors. If you’re driving through a safety corridor, the best thing […]