Continuing its national efforts to educate the public about the dangers of leaving children in cars, KidsAndCars.org recently unveiled a new pilot program — “Look Before You Lock,” which includes special cards that explain how memory lapses can place …

On a night filled with ghosts, goblins and spooky stories, Halloween is undoubtedly one of the most spine-chilling nights of the year, especially for parents. Filled with nostalgic memories of their own trick-or-treating adventures, parents look forward to creating new memories with their …

The automotive marketplace is booming with new safety gadgets. There are lots of choices, some of which make driving more fun and other features that make driving a bit safer. To that end, here are a few …

There seems to be so much “noise” around kids these days — those external factors that seem to directly work against your goals and decisions. Navigating around these obstacles can be tricky, but as parents, it’s our jobs …

According to a recent report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there is no evidence that banning cellphone use while driving is effective. The report also states that hands-free phones are no less dangerous than handheld phones.
Despite this conclusion, the GHSA recommends that all …

After the spate of Toyota recalls for product safety defects, Congress requested that the Government Accounting Office (GAO) perform an analysis of the effectiveness of vehicle defect recalls. In June 2011, the GAO issued its report, which details key findings …

You know what a roundabout is, right? It’s a circular intersection that’s been touted by transportation officials as a proven safety solution that reduces the severity of crashes.
They slow traffic down, so that makes sense.
Officials also say they reduce the number …

Fall can be the time for late-season family vacations and weekend car trips to beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains or recreational facilities. Before hitting the highways, take the following safety precautions recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): 

Did you know that at least one-third of commercial truck drivers suffer from at least a mild case of sleep apnea? That’s according to a number of studies, including one by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
But, before we …

Ask a young adult what the greatest killer of their generation is and, I promise, you will be bombarded with many answers to the question. However, while most of the answers make good common sense, the correct answer is often overlooked. The …