Safety

In Northeastern Wisconsin, promoting road safety is a priority we all share. While the challenge of distracted driving persists, there’s plenty of opportunity for positive change. Matthews Tire is an advocate for safe driving practices, and in this blog, Menasha tire shop Manager Sean Brucks shares insights to help drivers across our region make informed…

Next time you’re commuting, driving the kids to school or simply running errands, glance at the drivers beside you. How many are on their phones? It can be a disturbing observation when you take the time to notice it. Though vehicle manufacturers continue to advance hands-free technology to eliminate mobile device usage while driving, it…

Summer in Wisconsin may feel fleeting, but the summer road construction season seems to last forever! Everyone gets frustrated navigating orange barrels, sitting in slower-than-usual traffic and following long detours. However, education is the key to efficient summer driving. When you want to know what specific Wisconsin highways and byways impacted by construction, visit 511…

The National Safety Council has declared April to be Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Last year more than 40,000 people were killed on our nation’s roadways and distracted driving was a major contributor in many of those fatalities. Now is the time to pump the brakes on this national safety threat and recognize the real risks…

You know it’s something you should do. But it’s also something you need to do. You’re driving down the highway and you notice your oil change sticker on your windshield. You make a mental note to get an oil change soon, but then it never happens. The next time you see that little sticker, the…