Safety

With modern equipment like seatbelts and airbags, modern vehicles are much safer than they were in the past. Advanced driver-assistance features raise the safety envelope even more. However, as we’ve seen with the state of headlight technology, as well as the loopholes involving large trucks, not every bit of safety legislation has caught up with …

It’s crazy to think that just over 50 years ago, cars didn’t have seatbelts. For over half a century drivers and passengers were driving around very vulnerable in their cars. Seatbelts are a game changer when it comes to accident safety. Securing people in their seats is paramount and they were a welcome invention. But …

If you’ve ever been driving and felt like you zoned out wondering where the last several miles went, you have experienced something called highway hypnosis. Highway hypnosis and driver fatigue are driving concerns commonly mistaken for each other but are actually very different. Highway hypnosis and driver fatigue are serious issues that even the most …

Driving long distances, late at night, or in unusual weather conditions can cause even the most confident drivers to lose focus and get drowsy. Today’s vehicles incorporate a lot of technology that assists drivers to stay alert but simply starting a trip well-rested can prevent a lot of problems. There are many other methods can …

Teaching teens to drive seems like such a simple concept until it comes to doing it. Teens have watched their parents drive for years. It would seem like teaching them to drive would be as simple as teaching them to walk. Over the years, adults tend to forget some of the things they learned in …

The automobile industry remains at the heart of the American ideal. People across the country are enthusiastic about driving. Those of us that drive every day know that safety is important. Whether you are a solo driver making the daily commute or in a jam-packed minivan on a family road trip, you care about the …

Child safety seats are a must-have when it comes to a growing family. Laws apply to several aspects of the child safety seat and one thing is certain: they provide so much added safety for tiny human passengers that they are mandatory for driving with children under a certain age or size. As families grow, …

Peace of mind is not always an easy thing to come by. One notion that can bring that feeling to parents across the country is simply the knowledge that their children are safe. The Department of Health and Human Services is very clear about its child safety seat recommendations. Car seats, when installed properly and …

As a parent, you are aware that children’s car seats are largely important. There are many rules for proper car seat installation. Reading the manual for your vehicle may give some insight when it comes to installing car seats for toting kids and babies around. Although the basics of installation are similar for many child …

When a woman gets into her car, she assumes she is safe. There is a host of standard safety features that she likely took into consideration when shopping for that vehicle. Yet in 2020, the data automobile manufacturers base safety standards on comes primarily from studies using male form crash test dummies alone. We need …

Growing numbers of pedestrian fatalities are capturing the attention of many across the country. Concerns have grown enough that programs like Vision Zero, aimed at developing solutions to reduce pedestrian deaths, are being adopted far and wide. Many areas are giving serious thought to the coexistence of cars and people on our streets and highways. …

Teenagers just learning to drive can be a time filled with excitement and nervousness for both parents and teens. For many adults, it may be the first time they have ever taught someone to drive. Helping teens become more confident and responsible behind the wheel is something all parents hope to achieve. The statistics on …

Let’s face it—a breakdown by the side of a busy highway or sketchy neighborhood is enough to cause a nervous breakdown. If you haven’t already, it’s statistically inevitable that you’ll eventually be the unwilling recipient of mechanical misfortune. To help alleviate some of the stress that comes along with car troubles, you should have a …

With a history as one of the safest auto brands out there, Subaru was the first Japanese car to begin crash testing in the 1960s. Over the next few decades, Subaru continued to strive to be the safest car on the road. With the release of the Subaru EyeSight in 2008, they began paving the …

Buyers hope to trust the auto manufacturer that sells them a vehicle. Recalls and fraud undermine this faith. With two recalls right in a row for General Motors’ light-duty trucks, owners should check to make sure their 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks are safe. Since both issues involve the braking systems, these are …

Now that the Hyundai Ioniq had arrived, the Toyota Prius finally has a rival in the green vehicle segment. The Prius has dominated the hybrid vehicle market since 2004. The Ioniq is a hatchback that’s available as a gas/electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. It has a very Prius-like silhouette, and the Hyundai …

As we’ve seen with Tesla’s buggy Smart Summon feature, autonomous cars aren’t quite ready yet. Although, with the recent rise of features like lane-keeping assist, collision warning, and emergency braking, it may seem like we’re only a short time away from self-driving vehicles. But is that really the case? Self-driving vs. advanced driver-assistance It’s vital …

Nothing’s more frustrating than getting stuck in a traffic jam when you have places to be, you’re ready to get a move on, and congestion simply doesn’t allow it. Multiply this by millions of individuals – all in a hurry – and you can find yourself in some pretty unsafe driving conditions, even without the …

It can be a big challenge to find an SUV that has lots of driver-assist safety features and is also less than $25,000. Consumer Reports went on a search to find just that, and the Hyundai Kona is one SUV that fits that bill and also comes with the Consumer Reports recommendation. Here’s a look …

When you think of Hawaii, you might picture beautiful beaches, warm weather, and great food. But if you’re planning to drive there, you might want to think again. According to a new study by WalletHub, Hawaii ranks as the worst state for car owners. The study The WalletHub study took data from 31 key indicators …