Survey: Parents Enabling Teens’ Bad Driving Habits
Parents of teenage drivers may not be doing their part to protect their children who get behind the wheel, a survey shows.
In the survey — commissioned by Insurance.com — of 500 parents of teen drivers, 29 percent of parents tolerate cell phone use by their teens while driving.
The survey also found that one-third of parents allow the teens to drive with underage passengers and 30 percent allow them to drive at night.
Sacre Vroom! Paris Bans Cars in the City Center
Air pollution is a major problem in many city centers. So, what's the solution? The powers-that-be in Paris, France think it's banning older cars.
That ban goes into effect on July 1 and will affect cars registered before 1997. (Motorcycles registered before June 1, 1999 will be included in the ban, too.) Those vehicles will be prohibited from entering Paris' city center during weekdays.
Those who violate the law will be hit with a fine of 35 euros ($39)--a sum that will rise to 68 euros ($76) for passenger cars and 135 euros ($151) for heavier vehicles as of January 1, 2017.
NETS’ STRENGTH IN NUMBERS® Annual Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference
Orlando World Center Marriott -- October 12-13, 2016
This year marks the tenth anniversary of NETS’ STRENGTH IN NUMBERS® Fleet Safety Conference, and, for the first time, limited space is available for non-NETS members.
If wish to attend and you are not currently a NETS member company, please contact Susan Gillies at 703.755.5350 or [email protected] for registration information.
Don’t Get Ripped Off Next Time You Buy A Used Car
By Steve Lehto, Road and Track
I am an attorney and have been representing consumers for over 24 years in the state of Michigan. By far, the most frustrating calls I get at my office involve used car purchases where I find myself explaining the same things over and over again to people I cannot help. There are usually steps you can take to protect yourself before the purchase but often there is nothing you can do after.
The answer lies in trying to not get ripped off in the first place. Here is what you can do when car shopping to protect yourself.
The Incredible Importance of Proper Training
Proper training is incredibly important for the fleet department at Palm Beach County. They even have a goal of 40 hours training per year for every single technician.
