*In my safe driving lectures, when addressing the subject of aggressive driving and road rage, I dedicate this topic in memory of someone special, “Mr. Durham Sprague.” Mr. Sprague was killed by someone driving aggressively on September 1, 2000; he’s seated in the center in the above picture, and his wife is seated on the right.  He was a retired Carlsbad Firefighter who raised four children, three firefighter sons, a wonderful daughter, an excellent journalist, and one of my best friends – Jeannie!  (She’s seated on the far left in the picture above with her son Sean.) Mr. Sprague was…

Contact MADD! They helped me and my family when my father was killed by a DUI driver in June of 1992. They helped us through the court system since we didn’t have a clue on our rights, on what to expect, or what to do next!  Note: If you need a MADD speaker for your next meeting, you are welcome to contact me by email at monica@monicazech.com – or call (619) 219-9030.  I am a member of the MADD Speaker’s Bureau.   Or, contact the MADD office in San Diego: Program Specialist Mothers Against Drunk Driving California, San Diego Affiliate 9948 Hibert Street, Suite…

This true story involves a teen driver that crashes while reading a text message.  As a result, she is disfigured and feels abandoned by her friends.  This really applies to all motorists that drive distracted for any reason.  A must-read…. https://www.upworthy.com/it-broke-her-heart-seeing-her-daughters-facebook-page-asking-for-someone-to-please-be-her-friend?g=3&c=reccon1

I absolutely love this! This should be shared with everyone needing words of encouragement, especially if you’re stuck at a miserable job. Recognizing your worth… A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.” The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father, and said, “They offered me $1,000…

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The startling reality that more than two people lose their lives every day on U.S. roads due to impatient and reckless drivers running red lights should be a call to action for all of us. As reported by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there were 939 deaths in red light-running crashes in 2017, marking a 10-year high and a 28% surge since 2012. In light of these alarming statistics, it is crucial for drivers to exercise extra caution when approaching signalized intersections, taking a moment to consider the potential consequences of impatient behavior behind the wheel. Likewise, pedestrians and…

My views on Teen Driving… Toward the end of 2008, I was contacted by a teen, a student from a high school in Atlanta, Georgia, to answer nine questions in regard to a report she was doing on Teen Driving. Here are the questions, followed by my answers: Dear Ms. Zech, In your research in driving safety, I am writing to ask for your valued opinion on the safety of teenage driving. I am a junior at Warner Robins High School, and as an assignment, I am required to seek information from an authority on teenage driving. I will greatly…