At this time of year, many new and young drivers in Hollywood and across Southern Florida are looking forward to a summer of freedom and driving. If you have a newly-licensed motorist in your family, they may be eager to hit the open road and even go on a road…
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Driving with Tourists: Things to Keep in Mind When Driving in Miami and Southern Florida at this Time of Year
Miami and Southern Florida see tens of millions of visitors each year. Tourists arrive year-round but summer can be especially busy for tourism. Many visitors have summer vacation time or want to be able to enjoy or want to take part in the many special activities and festivals taking place…
Underage Drinking and the Holidays in Hollywood and South Florida
Many parents don’t want to consider that their children drink alcohol, but statistics show the majority of high school graduates will have tried alcohol at least once and will have been intoxicated at least once – well before their 21st birthday. No matter what your personal opinions about underage drinking,…
Talk to Your Teens about Safe Holiday Driving
If you have teenagers in your home, you need to have a conversation about safe holiday driving. If your teens don’t drive yet, you may think that they are safe. However, they may still be getting dropped off by an older friend, and the risk of drunk driving accidents is…
Parking Lot Safety and Holiday Shopping
With holiday shopping in full swing, you need to be aware that if you’re taking your car to Hollywood and South Florida retail areas, you need to use added caution. According to insurers, up to a quarter of car accidents during the holiday season are parking lot accidents. Although parking…
The Best Response to Holiday Parties: A Plan for Getting Home Safely
Many people in Hollywood and across southern Florida are planning holiday parties or are getting invitations for work parties, holiday festivities, family get-togethers, and other events. No matter what kind of invitations you are writing or receiving, there’s one thing that is a part of any great celebration: a failsafe…
Bringing a Tree Home? Here’s How to Do So Safely
Picking the perfect holiday tree for your home is only part of the process. Once you find the perfect tree in a lot, you need to get it home safely. Unfortunately, your car was not designed to carry home trees—and a large item on your roof can pose its own…
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents During This Week’s Shopping and Sales
Black Friday sales are almost here, and many Florida shoppers are already planning to take advantage of the bargains. The official start of the holiday shopping season, Black Friday sales are a big tradition at many retailers. Each year, however, they also cause injuries to store staff, customers, drivers, and…
Driving Safe This Thanksgiving Weekend
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about safe driving. With more people on the roads heading to friends and family and more parties in full swing in Hollywood and South Florida, it’s important to stay safe and to drive safely. Here’s how: 1) Have everyone…
If You’re Planning on Traveling to See Family This Thanksgiving, Plan for Safety Now
Many Florida and Hollywood residents will be traveling in the next week to see family and friends for Thanksgiving. If you’re one of them, make sure you take these steps to stay safe: 1) Plan your route carefully. Driving around lost can mean frustrations, which can lead to driving mistakes.…