10 of the Safest Family Cars of 2014
Finding a car in your favorite color with the latest techie gadgets may be nice, but the most important consideration … Continued
Vehicle – Safety
Innovative Technology Aims to Detect Drowsy Driving
Driving drowsy is an accident waiting to happen – causing more than 100,000 auto accidents and 1,550 deaths each year, … Continued
Autumn Driving Tips for All Drivers
Winter gets the bad reputation for difficult weather-related driving conditions, and while it’s well deserved, fall has some surprisingly difficult … Continued
Hype vs. Help: New safety features in cars
Advances in car technology have made it difficult to choose what add-ons you really need and which are excessive or … Continued
Keep Seniors Safe on The Road
What adult children should look for and how to help. When is it time for a senior parent to stop … Continued
The 5 Biggest Car Seat Mistakes
Learn what they are and how to prevent them. Source: Lara B. McKenzie, Ph.D., Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, … Continued
A History of Car Safety: A Century of Automotive Innovations [Infographic]
The evolution of car safety has been a fascinating combination of technology, information, laws, and more – making our roads safer. See how our infographic tracks other important milestones in the past century of car safety.
What to Do if Your Car is Recalled
An automotive recall can hit home, but the process may be relatively painless. It can be quite unsettling to discover … Continued
How to Share the Road with Semi Trucks
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.
Stop Texting and Driving
When it comes to texting and driving, the frequent distractions are turning deadly. Overall, an estimated 421,000 people were injured … Continued
How to Share the Road Safely
Fatal traffic crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise. Follow these best practices to reduce the risk of … Continued
New Car Seat LATCH Regulations [Infographic]
Get out the scale to see if you’re in compliance. If the combined weight of your child and his car … Continued
Born to Be Wild (but Safe)
There’s nothing like heading out on the highway on two wheels. As spring weather hits, more and more motorcycle riders … Continued
Tips on How to Avoid a Parking Lot Accident
More accidents occur there than you’d think. Here’s how to protect yourself. While it may be overlooked as a potential … Continued
Guide to Safe Driving in the Rain
Driving in the rain can be a slippery situation – slick road conditions, poor visibility and possible hydroplaning or skidding. More than 1 million weather-related crashes occur each year – most on wet pavement and nearly half while raining.
Smart drivers know techniques for driving in the rain, avoiding hydroplaning and using the vehicle’s safety features. Here are some tips for driving in wet conditions that you can save for a rainy day.