To inform motorists about the rules of the road and best practices for safe driving, Colorado maintains a new drivers’ handbook. Yet this handbook is useful for both new and experienced drivers. In addition, new risks on the road and changes in the law mean everyone should be up-to-date with the basics of road safety. Below are some tips to help you look out for your well-being and that of your passengers and others with whom you share the roadways. Avoid distracted driving Even momentary…

After working as an employee in Colorado for years, you have finally summoned the courage to band together with a few colleagues to form your own business. As you prepare to leave the office on your last day, your now-former boss asks you what your plans are. After you inform him or her of your intentions, he or she politely, yet in a matter-of-fact manner, reminds you that you signed a non-compete agreement when you were initially hired. Does this…

Many different distractions can create dangers on the road, prompting a driver to swerve into another lane or collide with a vehicle in front of them because they are not paying attention. In the digital era, there are even more distractions that divert the attention of drivers, including smartphones, handheld devices, GPS systems and so on. Drivers may use these devices to watch videos, capture content, communicate with others or even get directions. Sadly, they can lead to a deadly…

A car accident shakes up everything. Even the best-case scenario is an inconvenience with major complications. An uninsured driver makes matters messier. You could be amid high medical bills, lost income and other side effects of a bad crash. Now the person who caused such a disaster is not covered, and cannot cover you. If person the who hit you does not have insurance, what can you do? After the accident When you are involved in a collision with an…

Some of the more commonly-recognized forms of distracted driving include using a cell phone to text, take pictures or browse the web, turning the radio station and eating food while behind the wheel. However, there are many other examples of potentially dangerous distractions that can divert the attention of drivers. In fact, some may not even seem dangerous and may even be connected to safe, responsible driving. For example, using a rearview mirror properly is an important part of safe…