Should You Get the New Arizona Travel ID? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
That’s right: In just a little more than 13 months, your old driver license will no longer serve as federally approved identification at TSA airport security checkpoints for domestic travel. So, what can you use instead? The Arizona Travel ID or a U.S. passport will both be [...]
Back to School: Driving in Arizona School Zones
Get ready: Time to sharpen your mental pencil and sharpen your commitment to driving safely. Lucky for you, this quiz is multiple choice and true/false — no essay answers required. Question 1: What’s the most important thing you should do when driving in and around a marked [...]
Work Zone Safety: Tips for Staying Safe During Construction Season
You’ve probably encountered them during your commute or while you’ve been on a road trip, and it’s possible their presence caused you to feel somewhat frustrated or impatient or even annoyed - We’re talking about roadway work zones. And yes, whether you’re en route to the office, to [...]
Safe Driving in a Monsoon
The Arizona monsoon season, with its signature thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain, can sometimes be a welcome break from the monotony of our steady, extreme heat. But if you’re driving during a sudden monsoon storm, the novelty can quickly turn to danger. In addition to rain, thunder [...]
Arizona Summer Car Care
Feeling the heat this summer? So is your car. Here are our bumper-to-bumper care care tips for when the temps keep escalating. Heat is particularly hostile to our cars, affecting performance, increasing wear and tear, and even creating unsafe driving conditions. Here in Phoenix, we still have [...]
Arizona’s New Hands-Free Cell Phone Law: Getting the Facts
Texting while driving just isn’t worth the risks. We all know that using a cell phone while behind the wheel can have serious consequences, including fatal ones (in fact, drivers who text and drive are 23 times more likely to increase their risk of crashing). And now, [...]