What Happens When You Get Your First Speeding Ticket?
Learning to drive and getting a license are rites of passage that many of us anticipate from a young age. … Continued
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5 Things to Do When Your Car Is Stuck in Snow
Getting stuck in the middle of a big pile of snow or on a stretch of ice can be an … Continued
What to Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how safe a driver they are. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender in … Continued
Someone Hit My Parked Car – What Should I Do Next?
There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling of walking out to your parked car and realizing that something’s not right. … Continued
9 Helpful Safety Tips for Driving in a Snowstorm
The first winter storm of the year brought heavy snow, strong winds and record-low temperatures to much of the country. Icy roads were blamed for several deaths and numerous car accidents. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates 168,300 crashes a year occur on snowy or icy pavement. If you absolutely must drive, follow these tips for driving in the snow.
How to Share the Road with Semi Trucks & Cyclists
Who doesn’t get a little edgy driving near a semi on the highway? More than 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheelers happen each year – with auto drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes.
Many of these collisions could be avoided – and fears reduced – if car drivers knew how to share the road with trucks safely.
What Does Car Insurance Cover?
You may know the name of your insurance company and the type of insurance you have, but how about what … Continued
Car Seat Requirements Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
Rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats, booster seats – the safety guidelines all start to blend together after a while. Here’s a simple … Continued
Halloween Driving and Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
Children in spooky costumes, bags of good candy corn and scary ghost stories set the scene for an exciting night. With kids four times more likely to be involved in pedestrian-car collisions on Halloween, however, Oct. 31 can be one of the most dangerous nights for driving. Drive safely on Halloween with these tips from the National Safety Council.
How to Drive in Bad Weather [Video]
Whether you’re a new driver or an experienced one, driving in bad weather is still stressful. You may actually stay … Continued
Understanding Car Safety Ratings
When it’s time to buy a new car, drivers have different ideas about what they want. From color to horsepower … Continued
Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Cars
To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle … Continued
Safety Features to Consider When Buying a Car [Infographic]
When it’s time to buy a new car, we all have our own ideas about what makes it the right … Continued
9 Road Trip Tips For a Safe and Comfortable Drive
When you’re planning a road trip, make sure you account for these road trips tips so you can get to … Continued
7 Safe Driving Tips During Deer Season
With deer season upon us, your chances of hitting a deer are much higher during the fall and winter months. Stay safe while on the road with these tips from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.