How to ‘Drive to Survive’ the Winter
Want to take the “driver dread” out of winter? Try the following measures to best prepare before heading out into … Continued
Vehicle – Safety
5 Things to Avoid After a Car Accident
When you aren’t able to avoid an accident, the next best thing is to make sure you handle the situation … Continued
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Car
Protect your precious cargo on the go. To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you … Continued
How to Discourage Break-Ins
Keep your car safe from thieves with these tips. “One of the worst feelings in the world is to get … Continued
Back-to-School Season Safety: The Dangers of Texting and Driving
Remember the days when summer meant three solid months of warm weather and no school? Unless you’re a teacher, it’s probably been a while since your last summer break. But this is the time of year when students across the country are getting ready to head back to class. Some older teens will be driving to and from school, making this a perfect time to review the study about distracted driving and cellphones that the National Safety Council created in partnership with Nationwide.
5 Safety Tips for Driving Near RVs
As the weather warms, more and more RVs can be seen rolling along the highways. Driving next to such large vehicles can be intimidating, so treat RVs the same as you would a semi-truck (some RVs are nearly as large, and have similar mirror set-ups and handling abilities). When driving near an RV, keep these five tips in mind, and practice the same precautions when you’re on the road with any large vehicle.
Apps for Smarter Driving
These smartphone apps put resources and reminders at your fingertips. Traffic jams, getting lost, expensive repairs, parking tickets—these headaches can … Continued
Off-Road Driving Tips: Your Guide to Handling 4WD
All cars have four wheels, so what exactly differentiates four-wheel drive from other driving systems? Four-wheel drive (4WD) refers to … Continued
Quick Ways to Stay Safe in Traffic
Take these steps the next time you run into a traffic jam. Auto manufacturers are creating smart cars that initiate … Continued
3 Things Parents Can Do to Discourage Texting While Driving
Here are a few simple things you can do as a parent to encourage your teen to put down the phone and drive.
Texting While Driving Is No LOL-ing Matter [Infographic]
The dangerous consequences of using your smartphone while in the driver’s seat. Sending a text takes your eyes off the … Continued
10 of the Safest 2013 Cars for Teen Drivers
While some teens may want a vehicle that drives fast, rides low or has those strange florescent lights underneath, most parents have a more practical priority: safety.
What to Do If You Get Pulled Over
When you get pulled over by a police car, those flashing blue lights may trigger an immediate sense of panic within you. This is perfectly natural. But keep this in mind: How you react after an incident often matters just as much as the incident itself.
Prepare Your Vehicle for New Passengers—Children
Car safety tips for babies on board. Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting time, and it … Continued
Teach Your Teen to Drive Responsibly
Remember how stressful it was to learn how to drive? Teaching someone to drive can be even more stressful—especially when it is your own child. But with a little planning and firm guidelines, even the most apprehensive parents can teach their children to be responsible drivers. Here are some key rules to establish with your teen