Are or were you comfortable when driving while pregnant? Do you question the safety of driving while pregnant? I was pregnant three times. (Well, technically six, but only […]
Category: General Driving Safety
Car Fires and Vehicle Submersion: How Common are They?
If you watch action movies, you see it all the time. Cars exploding into a ball of flames just after the hero crawls out. Or cars crashing into […]
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Loose Objects Become Projectiles: Why Your Water Bottle Might Be a Secret Villain
Picture this: You’re cruising down the highway, singing along to “Baby Shark” for the millionth time (don’t worry, we’ve all been there), when suddenly—BAM! You have to slam […]
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History of Seat Belts: Effective for Men and Women?
The primary reason why it is safer to drive today than in 1960 is because of seat belts. It is true; seat belts reduced the number of lives that are lost each year in a car accident. Yet, the impact of seat belts did not happen overnight. […]
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New moms driving: are they more prone to crashes?
New moms are usually stressed and exhausted — and still hormonal. Does this make new moms driving more prone to car crashes and increase the risk for their newborns? Statistics on distracted driving show new moms are among the most distracted drivers. […]
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Unstable Seats: Protecting Children from Seatback Collapse
Most parents are aware of how important child safety is when it comes to riding in the car. Motor vehicle crashes have long been reported as one of […]
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Ride Sharing with Kids (and for kids)
Whether you live in a big city or are traveling with kids on vacation, you may consider using a ride share service to get you from one place to another. There are a few things parents should know […]
Going on a Spring Break Road Trip: 5 Things to Check Car Maintenance
The road trip. The roadside attractions, meal stops at small towns, and the call of the open road lets families bond in new and wonderful ways. But before you hop in your car to some far off destination, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is up for the trip. […]
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Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Car
As a parent we know how important it is to keep our children safe in the car. As a dog owner also, we have to be vigilant to […]
Teaching Children Car Crash Preparedness and Recovery
Being in a car crash is frightening for adults — for children, it can be downright traumatic. However, accidents do happen, and as a parent, a good thing […]
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