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Category: General Driving Safety
Family Car Safety Features To Consider When Buying
Every year, car manufacturers roll out new vehicles that include advanced family car safety features and innovative technology. With so many options, it might seem overwhelming to find the right car for you and your family. […]
Car Crash Dynamics: Why Buckling Up Is Important
We never wake up in the morning and think, “Hmmm, today I think I’ll get into a car crash, seems like a good day for it.” No. We […]
5 Leading Causes of Car Crashes
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately very common in the United States. Driving safely and following traffic laws reduce the risk of your getting into a car accident. However, the frustrating truth is that you cannot be assured that all the other drivers on the road do the same. […]
Unrestrained Occupants: What Happens in a Car Crash
You’ve probably seen families riding down the highway with small children who are not in a car seat and older children not wearing a seat belt. And you’ve probably wondered how do parents and caregivers get to a point where they compromise safety to this extent. Maybe you remember when you were growing up, people were nowhere near as vigilant about car safety as today. […]
Stop Fighting Or I’ll Turn This Car Around!
We have all learned how dangerous and deadly distractions are while we are driving. What could be more distracting than fighting coming from the back seat? Whether running […]
Driving Drowsy: Why it’s so Risky
Last week we wrote about new moms being exhausted and how that affected their ability to drive safely. But it’s not just new moms who are driving drowsy. […]
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. […]
Hands-Free is Not Risk Free
At any moment 9 percent of drivers are talking on a cell phone. 26 percent of crashes involved being distracted on a phone including on “hands-free.” […]
Going on a Spring Break Road Trip: 5 Things to Check
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. […]
