Brian Hills Law

03/20/2023

Speeding behavior and aggressive drivers may not only affect the speeder—it can also affect other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Here are some tips for encountering speeders on the road:

If you are in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move over and let them by.
Give speeding drivers plenty of space. Speeding drivers may lose control of their vehicles more easily.
Adjust your driving accordingly. Speeding is tied to aggressive driving. If a speeding driver is tailgating you or trying to engage you in risky driving, use judgment to safely steer your vehicle out of the way.
Call the police if you believe a driver is following you or harassing you. (source: NHTSA)

03/17/2023

03/15/2023

Here are some driving safety tips from Nationwide Insurance: Ignoring distractions while driving and maintaining focus on the road is key to driving safely. In order to keep focused while driving, you should follow these steps:

Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times – no multitasking.
Don’t use your phone or any other electronic device while driving.
Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident.

03/14/2023

Here are some tips from Wiygul Automotive Clinic on how to prepare your car for spring:
1. Inspect your cooling system
2. Inspect your tires
3. Check your windshield wipers
4. Turn on your A/C and make sure it works
5. Check your battery
6. Top off your fluids
7. Wash your car

03/10/2023

Here are some tips from NHTSA on how to be safe when you're a pedestrian:
Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.
If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely; continue watching for traffic as you cross.
Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and your judgment.
Embrace walking as a healthy form of transportation - get up, get out and get moving

03/06/2023

We got more snow overnight. For those who haven't left for work yet, allow some extra time to account for the snow. Speed up and slow down gradually, reduce speed, and increase your following distance.

03/03/2023

Here are some defensive driving tips from Nationwide insurance to keep you safe on the road:
Be aware of what other drivers around you are doing, and expect the unexpected.
Assume other motorists will do something crazy, and always be prepared to avoid it.
Keep a 2-second cushion between you and the car in front of you.
Make that 4 seconds if the weather is bad.

03/01/2023

Make sure to always yield the right of way when you are riding a bike. According to NHTSA, failing to yield the right of way is the highest factor in fatal bike crashes. 938 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2020.

02/28/2023

Give yourself a little extra time getting to work today. It is easy to lose control of your car even if there is only a little snow on the road.

02/24/2023

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.

Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. (source: NHTSA)

02/22/2023

As you probably already know, we got a lot of snow last night. The best way to avoid a car accident today is to stay home and if you have to go out, reduce your speed and increase your following distance.