What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be a nerve-wracking experience for everyone involved, especially if you’re behind the wheel. An already disastrous situation can be made even worse without doing things systematically and calmly. But there are number of things you can and should do to in case you’re in a car accident. Don’t Panic and Stay Calm…

4th of July Safety Tips

The Fourth of July Weekend is always a great time to hang out with friends and family in one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Unfortunately, a lot of people overlook key safety considerations when on holiday, which can often result in unwanted accidents or injuries. It’s especially important to make safety a…

Running Red Lights: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

You’re running thirty minutes late on your next appointment but traffic isn’t doing you any favors. You’re carving a path through the city, but when a yellow light flashes on an upcoming intersection, you’re forced to make a very important decision – do you stop for it, or do you run it? Running red lights…

The Facts and Consequences behind Speeding

Speeding continues to be a common problem for motorists all over the world. It is a hazard not only for drivers and passengers, but also for pedestrians in highly populated areas of the country. But more importantly, speeding can also be dangerous for the person behind the wheel. Interestingly enough, speeding has been around for…

How You Can Use Cruise Control Safely

Cruise control is an increasingly common feature among consumer targeted cars. It’s particularly helpful in maintaining fuel economy and lowering driver fatigue during long distance drives. But while it is designed to automate some control of your car, it isn’t designed to automate all of it. Cruise control allows a car to maintain its current…

5 Tips for Driving Through the Rain

Driving through the rain can be very dangerous without knowing how to properly handle concerns like wet roads and low visibility. But following these five driving tips can help you navigate even the stormiest of streets. Make Sure Your Car is Ready for the Rain Even highly trained drivers need to rely on their car;…

Tips on Teaching Your Son Or Daughter How to Drive

Professional driving lessons can set you back hundreds of dollars. But when it comes to teaching your son or daughter, sometimes your guiding hand can be just as good in getting them ready to drive on their own. Here are some helpful tips when teaching your teen how to drive. Make Sure Your Student Has…

Why You Should Use Seat Belts

Over 1.2 million people are killed in road collisions every year all over the world. More than 50 million are injured. But even with those startlingly high numbers, nearly a fifth of those casualties could’ve arguably been prevented. That’s because nearly a fifth of those people weren’t wearing seatbelts. Outside of car brakes themselves, seat…

A 7 Step Guide on How To Drive Safely

According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in 2010 some 30,196 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Combined US military death toll for Iraq and Afghanistan wars is 6596. While these may seem as comparing apples and oranges, it does serve to illustrate the point that driving a car on American roads…

Top 10 Defensive Driving Tips

Studies have shown a gradual decrease of traffic fatalities over the years. Unfortunately, traffic accidents are still one of the leading causes of death in North America. To help keep you and your passengers safe, here are ten defensive driving tips that go above and beyond the usual guidelines they teach in driving school. 1.…