Stay Safe on Your Next Getaway: RV Safety Tips [Infographic]
Before you hit the open road for your next vacation, check out this safety infographic to find out how you can stay protected.
Vehicle – Safety
Fatal Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use are Under-Reported [Infographic]
We can all agree that texting while driving, making calls on the road and cell phone distraction in general is a problem. But it turns out that the problem is worse than it appears.
New Study Shows Fatal Car Crashes Caused by Cell Phone Use Are Substantially Underreported
As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the National Safety Council estimates 1 in 4 crashes involve cell-phone-distracted drivers. But that’s just an estimate; there isn’t enough data to back up the claim. That’s because distracted driving is substantially underreported, even though it presents one of the biggest threats to driver safety.
6 Emergency Items You Should Always Have in Your Car
Thanks to mobile phones, a vehicle breakdown is usually more of an inconvenience than a real danger. A quick call … Continued
3 Essential Emergency Contacts to Keep in Your Cell Phone
Driving down an unlit highway at night, your tire blows and you swerve into a ditch. Who you gonna call? You can try the Ghostbusters, but Bill Murray is probably too busy being famous to drive you to the hospital.
How to Escape a Car in an Emergency
It’s a situation that can send even the most cool-headed drivers into a state of panic: you’re in an accident, … Continued
Don’t Give In to Road Rage
A quick temper can put you and others in danger. One-half of drivers who are subjected to aggressive behavior will … Continued
How to Avoid Insurance Fraud
When is an accident not an accident at all? When a scam is involved. Accidents happen. Yet a significant number … Continued
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Take extra precautions for everyone’s safety. Safe driving starts with mutual respect and consideration among all parties on the road. … Continued
Leaf-Peeping Plans? Don’t Leave Safety Behind
A few precautions can keep an autumn road trip on track. Watching the leaves change colors is a spectacular seasonal … Continued
Car-Packing Strategies for a Road Trip
Americans aren’t going to let prices at the pump keep them from hitting the road. Whether you’re driving to grandma’s … Continued
Moving? 5 Things to Know About Your Moving Truck
Pack and drive safely to your new home with these tips. Renting a truck to haul your stuff can involve … Continued
Keep Kids Safe In and Around Vehicles
Prevent accidents with these tips for drivers, parents and kids. When the weather warms up, more children will be out … Continued
3 Ways Nationwide Rewards Safe Driving
You could save money just by driving safely. Have you ever wondered whether a safe driver and a dangerous driver … Continued
3 Apps to Stop Texting While Driving
Most states in the U.S. have passed laws that ban texting or complete cell phone use while driving. And for … Continued