With the towing capabilities of today’s trucks increasing — drivers may find more opportunities to use a trailer on or off the clock. Know the safety basics before you hitch up. With the towing capacity of today’s light- and medium-duty pickups climbing to an all-time high, it’s becoming...
Headlights are among the most underappreciated and important of safety equipment. Headlights help drivers see and be seen — and stay safe in a wide range of road conditions. If there is any piece of safety equipment that’s taken for granted and shouldn’t — it’s probably headlights. Headlights are...
Distracted driving has been found to be equivalent to and even worse than driving drunk. The question every driver should ask themselves — am I driving distracted? There’s little argument that distracted driving is the scourge of today’s roadways. But it may be surprising just how significant a problem...
While backup cameras have the potential to cut collisions and save lives, they are only a tool to supplement safe driving practices. This year will mark the second model year that sedans, SUVs, and light-duty pickups in the U.S. will be required to be equipped with back up cameras. Though this...
Vehicle recalls may be a burden, but not handling them immediately can put yourself and everyone else on the road in danger. It is estimated that only 25% of vehicles with recalls are repaired. An envelope comes in the mail. Emblazoned on it are three words that will likely strike...
With the increasing scourge of distracted and aggressive drivers, it may seem that today’s highways are perilous danger zones. By adopting defensive driving techniques, you can stay safe. Distracted drivers. Aggressive drivers. Drowsy drivers. Today’s roadways can feel like a dangerous place where you’re taking your life into your hands just...
Old Man Winter is bringing a chill to the air and snow and ice to the roads. Getting your vehicle in tip-top shape is one of the best strategies to staying safe as the mercury drops below freezing. As Ben Franklin’s truism reminds us, “an ounce...
For most drivers, road debris is a fact of life, and is responsible for thousands of crashes in the U.S. each year. You can avoid being a statistic by adopting four commonsense driving techniques. Aggressive drivers, road work, an unexpected breakdown — these are some of...
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Here's how to get through the holiday traffic and make it to dinner with family and friends safely. Thanksgiving is approaching, and that means great food and quality time with family and friends. Despite the...
While it is statistically inevitable that nearly every driver will be involved in a serious crash sometime during their lifetime, there are steps that you can take to limit the possibility that a crash will also result in a serious injury. While most accidents are...