Category: Auto Safety

July 18, 2023

It is important to know what to do when traffic lights are out at an intersection in Michigan. State law requires that drivers treat it as a 4-way stop, which means stopping before entering the intersection, following the right-of-way rules and exercising “ordinary care” as you drive through the intersection. Do you know what to …

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July 14, 2023

Car accidents can be caused by prescription drugs. Side effects of many medications can affect our ability to drive safely, increasing our risk of being involved in a crash. Common side effects of prescribed medication include drowsiness and blurred vision, impaired judgment, and slower perception and reaction times. There are many car accidents caused by …

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June 26, 2023

In Michigan, you can turn left on a red light if you are turning left from a 1-way or 2-way street onto a 1-way street if the traffic is traveling in the direction of your left turn. While you can turn left on a red light, bicyclists, pedestrians, and all traffic using the street have …

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June 20, 2023

In Michigan, kids can sit in the front seat of a car being driven when they’ve reached 4 years of age but only if they are properly secured either in a child car seat or by a fastened safety belt, depending on their age. However, safety experts recommend that kids ride in the rear seat …

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June 14, 2023

Learn about Michigan merging traffic laws and who has the right of way when merging onto the freeway. It’s merging traffic etiquette – not Russian Roulette.

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June 6, 2023

The 16 year old driving curfew in Michigan is 10 pm to 5 am for 16-year-old teen drivers with a Level 2 graduated licensing status. The only exceptions are when driving with a parent, legal guardian or driver over 21, driving for work (including to and from) or to and from an authorized activity. What …

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June 5, 2023

Michigan moped laws have specific licensing, registration and insurance requirements that riders need to know about. Riders also need to know the rules of the road to safely operate a moped so they can avoid accidents with cars or pedestrians and what their legal rights are if they are involved in an accident with a …

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June 1, 2023

Get an overview of Michigan car seat laws, including what kind of car seat to put your child in at the proper age to ensure you are using them properly.

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May 24, 2023

Marijuana and driving laws in Michigan prohibit driving under the influence, consuming while driving and smoking in passenger compartment.

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