If you’ve never had the experience of being stranded with a flat tire, you’re very fortunate. For most of us, flat tires are a reality of driving, and this type of unexpected inconvenience can disrupt an otherwise smoothly running …
Slippery roads, dark skies and foggy windshields — rainy weather provides the kind of adverse driving conditions that can impede even the most experienced driver. Read on for advice and tips on everything from reducing glare to DIY car …
Like seatbelts that prevent injuries and fatalities in accidents, airbag systems are now standard equipment in automobiles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 1987 and 2008, frontal airbag systems alone saved 25,782 lives in car …
Motorists who are older than 55 now can take the newly updated “55 Alive Mature Driver Program” to refresh their driving skills. Considering the usage of GPS and cell phones in cars, in addition to the increase in traffic …
Toyota, the Japanese auto manufacturer, currently seeks an exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 305 to build new hydrogen fuel-cell car. This safety standard was established to help eliminate or …
Advancements in medicine and other fields have led to adults living longer, healthier lives. As a result, seniors share the road at advanced age. But there can be some common misconceptions when it comes to older drivers, which is …
Texting while driving or driving under the influence tend to get more publicity than other risks while driving, like driving glare, which typically stems from headlights and the sun. However, driving glare is still a formidable danger. Glare was …
Auto safety technologies may help reduce the number of people killed in traffic accidents. Those technologies range all the way from electronic stability control – which is now available on a large number of models – to forward collision …
There are several benefits of regular car maintenance. It helps maintain your vehicle and allows you to identify potential problems early. A well-maintained car is a high-value car. Regular maintenance means that your car is in good condition at …
Road rage is defined as angry or aggressive driving, characterized by verbal taunts, yelling, insults and in extreme cases, even using a motor vehicle to inflict injury or damage to the other person or vehicle.
The National Highway Traffic Safety …
