Safety

 Stop Signs Are Not A Double-Entendre, Even If They're Hidden In A Tree! Although the meaning of a stop sign is unequivocal, police forces around the country issue hundreds of thousands of tickets to motorists for infractions against this familiar sign's message. Have you ever received a ticket for running a stop sign? Statistics say, probably so. There's not a motorist alive who could

Teaching Teens Driving Safety Most parents groan when they realize it is time to let their children learn to drive. They worry about many things, but the most pressing concern is the safety of their teenager. It is a fact that teens are not as fearful of driving as they should be, and that many die in car accidents for reasons that most adults think are trivial. They may be distracted by

Drivers Education We all reminisce of the good-old days. Way back when, prior to the permits and driver's licenses. Things were simple back then. It was impossible to run a stop sign, get a speeding ticket, or put your father's car in the ditch while fish-tailing down a gravel road. Not that I ever did any of those things. But, I knew plenty of peers who did when they acquired their driver's

Traffic Laws When most drivers are charged with breaking traffic laws, they usually just bite the bullet and pay the ticket. After all, a traffic ticket is a pain in the neck. It costs money and time, and shatters your confidence as a driver. Defending it in court seems like another way to prolong the misery. The traffic laws seem pretty open and shut when you don't look at them carefully, so

Intensive Driving Courses Make Better Drivers Statistics on traffic accidents show that the roads can be dangerous indeed. The number of cars on the road at any given hour are enormous. Even if there were no drunk drivers, everyone abided by the speed limit and exercised care while driving, there would still be accidents. Most people try to drive responsibly. The trouble is that most

Child Car Safety Seats Child car seat safety is a crucial issue that many parents tend to take for granted. Many of us think that simply buying an expensive seat and buckling up will do the trick. I learned that this just isn’t enough. The lesson was a big wake-up call that made me look into child car seat safety procedures.

Side View Mirrors Prevent Accidents No one wants to get in a car accident. Nonetheless, they happen every day. Defensive drivers, those who are on the lookout for other drivers all the time, are less likely to be involved in an accident. The more observant a driver you are, the better able you are to cope with any given situation. Everyone's heard of the infamous 'blind spot' in your car

Auto Recalls You may remember a few times when there was a major auto recall that affected a huge number of vehicles. You probably remember when tires were blowing out on some models of Ford SUV, and when another brand had problems with faulty gas tanks. Not all recalls are as scary as those were, but they can affect the way that your car runs, and how safe you and your

Drunk Driving Accidents There is nothing wrong with going out and having a good time with friends and a few drinks. What is not right is getting into any type of vehicle and driving home when you have had more than one or two. Those that are impaired by alcohol often think they are fine, and that is why it is common to hear about drunk driving accidents. Those who have been

Car Safety Features When I was young and single, I wasn’t as worried about car safety features as I am now that I have a family. Suddenly, the airbags and other safety items were much more important than the type of sound system in the car or what the seats are made out of. In fact, leather seats don’t really do much for me, as I know my five year old will make short work of

Car Accidents No one wants to think they could be involved in car accidents, but there are many times when this is just what happens. Driving is easy enough, but there are times when drivers are distracted or the weather is bad, and things happened. No one wants to think that they are going to need to use their car insurance, but it can be a reality for anyone. It takes more than