Emergency responders have to get to the site of a distress call as quickly and safely as possible. Here are some tips on how to be safe on the road and help emergency vehicles get where they need to go. It can be difficult to know...
Seat belts are an essential safety feature in every car. While it may be taken for granted now, the fight to make seat belts standard in every vehicle took decades. The seat belt is arguably the most important automotive safety feature ever devised. According to the...
Cars can make any number of unusual sounds, but it can be hard to determine if that squeak is just a squeak or a warning sign that your next stop should be a repair shop. It's happened to everyone. You get behind the wheel of...
Lightning storms result in dozens of fatalities each year. Here’s how to protect yourself from a lightning strike while you’re on the road. April showers may bring May flowers — but they undoubtedly will also bring thunder and lightning, and the increased risk of severe injury...
Distracted driving fatalities are on the rise. It’s more important than ever to disconnect from your phone and infotainment system to stay safe and focused on the road. Smart phones have given us the world in the palms of our hands. From Internet browsers and instant...
Wrong-way drivers create havoc and danger on the road often resulting in deadly head-on collisions. There are defensive driving techniques you can employ to keep you safe in this dangerous situation. As much as you can change your driving habits to help make the road a...
Traffic breaks — sometimes known as rolling roadblocks — are employed by law enforcement to slow down highway traffic and keep the road ahead clear to clean up accidents, debris, and road work. If you've driven any amount of time on a highway, it's likely that...
Driving while sleepy or fatigued carries similar risks as driving drunk. The following tips can help you get a good night’s sleep and stay awake and safe on the road. Drowsy driving, or operating a vehicle while sleepy or fatigued, has reached epidemic proportions in the...
Winter weather is responsible for numerous challenges, including equipment that is designed to clear the way. Drivers need to be extra cautious when sharing the road with snow plows. With much of the Northern U.S. and Canada in the grips of a winter deep freeze, drivers...
The early January deep freeze that gripped the Eastern U.S. and Canada is a reminder that now is the time to review how to drive safely in icy conditions With the New Year just arriving, there’s still time to make resolutions, and here’s one every driver...