Articles tagged with: Driving Safety
With high gas prices, drivers often hear about the importance of keeping tires properly inflated. It is common for drivers to rotate, balance and check tires regularly for wear.
However, most drivers do not know that tires have an expiration …
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 …
Did you know that automobile crashes remain the leading killer for American teens? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, about 3,000 teens in the United States aged 15–19 were killed in …
Contrary to popular belief, a drink is not just a drink. The variance in alcohol content between drinks is significant and a major contributor to over-service and over-consumption.
More significant, however, is the lack of knowledge …
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 …
Have you taken a good look at the revised child safety seat recommendations? The new guidelines, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), were created through a better understanding of what keeps children …
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 …
