Safety

We’ve all heard the warnings, and sometimes we don’t mean to do it intentionally, but leaving your dog in the car is more dangerous than you might think for them. Sometimes we just mean to run into the store for a few quick minutes, or we just stop at the gas station and run in …

Some buyers love hybrid cars because they barely use any fuel to achieve the same goals as some of the gas guzzlers. As hybrids become increasingly popular, there are more of them on the road. While this may be better for the environment and the wallet, there is a hidden danger that isn’t seen but heard, or …

On the surface, car crashes may seem pretty simple. You put a crash dummy in the seats and head toward a wall. We wish things were that simple, but in reality, car crash tests are much more complicated with the use of physics and biology to determine impacts and injuries.  How Car Crash Tests Work  …

With more vehicles offering extensive safety features, it’s more important than ever that drivers understand how they work. Particularly teen drivers, who rely upon their parents to choose a safe car. However, while these advanced driver-assistance features can reduce parental worries, they can also cause headaches. Especially if, as a recent IIHS study says about …

The 2020 Honda Civic Si earns high praise from car enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. Few cars on the market offer this level of performance and fun at this price point. Whether you choose a coupe or a sedan, the six-speed manual transmission will get you where you need to go fast. If you are …

The Jeep Wrangler, though one of the most iconic SUVs ever to hit production, has long been dogged for its poor safety ratings and lackluster reliability, and this new video may be another nail in the coffin. While many Jeep Wrangler fans were hoping for redemption with the new crash test safety ratings, it turns …

Ostensibly, car safety is getting better every year. More and more cars, SUVs, and trucks have advanced driver-assistance features like emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and so on. This has culminated in 2019 being the third straight year of decreasing traffic deaths. However, there are signs that our current crash and safety standards have fallen dangerously …

McLaren is known for its high-performing vehicles that can compete with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. Currently, the British automaker is not in the news for a recent, exotic model announcement but for a concerning safety hazard.  McLaren is recalling over 3,000 vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to a fuel leak risk …

It just got way easier to obtain a license in the state of Georgia. The state’s governor Brian Kemp announced that those with only a learner’s permit can obtain a driver’s license without a “comprehensive on-the-road driving test.” For example, this means that teenagers who qualify under these guidelines can simply get a driver’s license …

Safety behind the wheel is always important. Auto manufacturers are constantly addressing vehicle safety but nothing replaces critical thinking and careful driving. Distracted driving is still at the top of the list for accidents along with drinking and driving. However, in light of our new normal, some new hazards are being identified. Driving While Wearing an N95 Mask Can Be …

The Tesla Cybertruck has been on the receiving end of a crazy amount of attention since its release in November of 2019. Its futuristic look alone is pretty scary to some, and there’s no doubt that this is one of the gnarliest trucks the world has ever seen. In fact, it’s so much truck that …

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 …