Everybody learns about defensive driving when they're first getting their drivers' license. But how much do you actually remember about it? Defensive driving is the basis of safe travel so it's important to refresh your understanding of it every now and then. The key techniques are to stay alert on the road and stay focused.
Passing a stopped school bus illegally while driving can result in 4 or 5 points on your license, as well as various fines. It's also incredibly dangerous because there might be children crossing the road. Every year, children are killed when cars fail to stop even though school buses have flashing lights and stop signs
Being prepared to fix a flat tire is an important part of being a responsible driver. You should always have the proper tools on hand in case you have a blowout or flat. Take the correct safety precautions when prepping the car and getting ready to fix it. Then follow your car's user manual to
If you're in the market for a new car, your might be overwhelmed with all of the options. When you are trying to choose the best vehicle for your family, there are many things to consider. You'll want to do research on various safety features of all the options available to you. In addition, you'll
Having a checklist for buying a used car can help you avoid spending a lot of money on a vehicle that isn’t going to last you very long. Purchasing a previously owned vehicle comes with some risk because you don’t know who drove the car before you. Or how they treated it and cared for
Surviving a car crash can be a harrowing experience, even if you have relatively few injuries. A collision in any way will likely lead to some soreness, whiplash, or bruising. However, a more serious crash could result in more serious or even life-threatening injuries. If you find yourself in a situation where you believe you’re
Think about how many times a week (or even a day) you order something online. Every time you click "order" from Amazon, there is a whole chain of events and people work to get the order to your door. The last step in that process is the person who delivers the package to your house.
If you encounter road rage on the roadway, it can be quite scary and even dangerous. Some people can be very calm in in-person situations, but when they get behind the wheel, their tempers flare. There are even cases where drivers commit crimes because of their road rage. If you encounter another driver who seems
Parking lots can be a prime spot for auto accidents to happen. Even during this pandemic, parking lots are very busy. Many people are doing curbside take-out for restaurants or pick-up lanes for online order from stores. This increases the opportunity for busy, preoccupied drivers to cause an accident. Here are some key steps to
Driving on a clear day is ideal. However, we can not always predict or control the weather we are going to be driving in, Rain, fog, snow, smoke and darkness all can make it more difficult to see when you are driving. The less you can see ahead of you, the higher your risk for