Nobody purchases a vehicle expecting it might someday be involved in a car accident. But we take precautions like insuring our cars in case unfortunate incidents happen. And they do happen. Fortunately, technology allows manufacturers to make safer cars that can help reduce the chances we’ll end up in a collision, as well as the …
After sitting in heavy traffic or navigating busy roads, many drivers relax once they enter a parking area. You might think that because motorists have to drive slower in parking lots, there must be fewer accidents. But thousands of car accidents happen in parking lots every year in the United States, resulting in thousands of …
Driving a two-ton motor vehicle carries inherent risks of serious injuries or fatalities. But with every generation, automakers strive to improve car safety by providing more innovative features and technology in their vehicles. Simple distractions, like listening to loud music or driving aggressively, increase the odds of deadly car crashes. Despite fewer vehicles on the …
Airbags have been around for decades now. In their short time in the automotive world, they have proven very successful in preventing the severity of injuries or even death. In fact, they have been so successful in car accidents that additional airbags have been introduced. What was once solely a driver’s side airbag has now …
Car crashes can be one of the scariest things that happen in our life. Whether it’s our car or someone we love, car accidents can be terrifying and even fatal. No matter the cause, crashing a car at any speed isn’t ideal, but as drivers, we have a general understanding of how speed affects the …
If you have ever driven an SUV, then you probably know the feeling of having all of that metal and plastic surrounding you as well as all of the heft that comes with that added material. You probably let out a sigh of relief, thinking that all is well in the world because if anything …
If you’ve ever heard of car scrapping, you probably think of those scenes in the movies where a car gets crushed by a giant machine. That isn’t exactly what happens when you sign your car over to the scrapyard. While it is true that many cars do end up getting squished, that doesn’t explain what …
When it comes to safety, car manufacturers are constantly coming up with new tech and features to make their cars better. There seem to be so many safety features available on the market, and some of them sound more useful than they actually are. Whatever the car safety feature may be, many drivers have different …
As long as people think for themselves, there will always be differences of opinions. One person may think a Dodge Challenger Hellcat is beautiful, while the person standing next to them may think that the same car is an oversized relic that makes them vomit a little bit. But, what can not be argued are …
Imagine you are minding your own business during your commute from work. Imagine someone switches lanes in front of you kind of quickly. Not hard to imagine, right? It happens every day for some of us. Now imagine that the person that switched lanes in front of you is a motorcyclist that, for whatever reason, got distracted in performing …
Lots of actors have played first responders, action heroes, and tough guys in movies and on TV. Most of us realize that the actors aren’t really the same as the characters they’re playing. For a few celebrities, though, they’ve had an opportunity to rescue someone in real life. Mark Harmon and his wife, Pam Dawber, …
A thorough inspection is needed before making any used motorcycle purchase. By following this guide, you can weed out a lot of problems.
