If you are wondering what a head restraint is in your vehicle, it’s okay, most people call it the headrest, but the correct function of that head restraint is to keep your head from whipping around in the event of a rear-end collision. Unfortunately, many...
Tailgating is one of the most common aggressive driving behaviors you could engage in while on the road. By following a few simple tips you can break your tailgating habit, and do your part to keep roadways safer. You're waiting in traffic on your commute to...
Speeding can be as dangerous as drunk driving, yet it's considered more socially acceptable. Drivers who speed put everyone on the road at greater risk of injury and even death. Speeding is one of the most common driving behaviors on the road. Despite the risk of...
Traffic stops can be stressful. The key is to remain calm, cool, and collected. These tips will help you get through any routine traffic stop. It's happened to everyone at least once: you've been driving a too fast, realized a little too late that you just...
With kids returning to school over the next few weeks, it’s a good time to review school driving safety rules and exercise extra caution near school zones. Kids across the country are heading back to school, so it’s a good time to review the basic rules...
Maintaining a wide, clear field of view is a simple, but often neglected aspect of practicing safe driving. Your ability to stay safe driving any vehicle is dependent on your awareness of the environment around you at any given moment. Improving your situational awareness while driving...
Properly adjusting your side and rearview mirrors is among the most effective ways to help prevent blind-spot collisions. There are many reasons that vehicle collisions occur, among them is not checking your vehicle’s blind spots when changing lanes. Blind spots are points on your vehicle that...
Drivers need to take care if they are using a prescribed drug that can impair their ability to operate their vehicles. Prescription drug use is on the rise, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it is having an impact...
Downed power lines can be a serious hazard, but remaining calm and following 4 simple rules can ensure that you'll be safe from electrocution if you need to exit your car. Though downed power lines may not be the first thing you think of when it...
Safety recalls are no joke. Neglecting them can be expensive; increase your liability; and even contribute to driver, passenger, or bystander fatalities. Facing the largest vehicle safety recall in history, Japanese auto parts supplier Takata filed for bankruptcy in June. Malfunctioning air bags affected an estimated...