Tag Archives: Holiday Travel

Halloween Driving Safety: Why Trick-or-Treat Hours Demand Your Full Attention
Pedestrian deaths run 43% higher on Halloween evening, and children aged 4 to 8 face about 10 times their usual risk. Here is what drivers can do.

Virginia Fall Driving Safety 2026: Foliage Trips, Darker Evenings and Distraction
Fall driving in Virginia: Skyline Drive rules, darker evenings after the time change, headlight requirements and the state’s hands-free law.

Distracted Driving and Drowsy Driving: How Fatigue and Phones Add Up
Fatigue and phone use often go together behind the wheel. NHTSA’s latest drowsy driving data, the warning signs to watch for, and when to pull over.

Virginia Distracted Driving September 2026: Labor Day, School Year and Enforcement
Virginia in September 2026: the Labor Day toll, a year of interstate enforcement, 2026 deaths so far, and the hands-free law every driver should know.

August 2026 Distracted Driving Resource Roundup
Our August 2026 resource roundup: back to school safety, school zone and bus laws, Labor Day travel, DC area guides and free phone tools.

Month in Review: August 2026 Distracted Driving News
August 2026 distracted driving news: Virginia’s I-66 operation and summit, Labor Day enforcement campaigns, and the NSC holiday weekend estimate.

Labor Day Driving Safety 2026: The Holiday Numbers and How to Arrive Safely
Labor Day driving safety for 2026: NSC estimated 434 holiday weekend deaths. Here are the main risks, teen driver data and a simple checklist for safer trips.

July 2026 Distracted Driving Resource Roundup
Our July 2026 resource roundup: road trip and holiday safety, motorcycle awareness, Iowa and Washington law updates, and free phone tools.

Month in Review: July 2026 Distracted Driving News
July 2026 distracted driving news: Washington work zone camera fines began, Iowa’s hands-free law showed results, and NHTSA released motorcycle data.

Fourth of July Driving Safety: Why July 4 Is the Deadliest Day on U.S. Roads
July 4 was the deadliest day on U.S. roads from 2020 to 2024, according to IIHS. Why the holiday is so risky and how to get home safely.