Driving a vehicle is a common, everyday occurrence for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, vehicle accidents and collisions are also fairly common, affecting millions, injuring hundreds of thousands, and killing tens of thousands of people each year. If you’re a driver, you’re likely doing your best to avoid getting into a collision. However, knowing more about… Read more »
Road trips can be a great way to travel, see the country and make memories that will last a lifetime. But if you’re traveling in a car that’s not equipped to drive a long distance, your special trip could become a disaster. It’s bad enough to have car troubles on the way to the grocery… Read more »
So many of the precautions we take as drivers are aimed at ensuring we don’t end up in an accident. There’s a good reason for this: car accidents affect millions of Americans each year, injuring hundreds of thousands and killing more than 30,000 annually. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic… Read more »
It happens to every vehicle owner eventually. You’re driving somewhere without any indication that there’s something potentially wrong with your car when the check engine light comes on. When this happens, you shouldn’t get worked up or panic. There’s no need to pull over and call a tow truck to take your car away. But… Read more »
You may not think about the brakes in your car very often, but they play a vital role in keeping your safe out on the road. If they begin to fail or don’t work as well as they should, you could be putting yourself in danger. That’s why it’s so important to be able to… Read more »
When driving in your car, an emergency situation is probably the last thing you’re thinking about. You’re likely too focused on the road and wherever you’re headed to consider all the possible ways things could go wrong – accident, flooding, dead battery etc. Because emergencies are not predictable, it’s important to plan ahead to ensure… Read more »
Driving at night can be a challenge when the roads you’re traversing are not properly lit. You could be on the most rural of country roads or in a dense urban area that just doesn’t have the proper lighting, but the end result is the same: it’s more dangerous to drive in the dark. In… Read more »
Every driver wants to be safe, yet accidents affect millions of Americans each year and kill tens of thousands. Being a careful driver can help decrease your risk of being involved in an accident, of course, but so can regular vehicle maintenance. Ensuring all of your automobile’s parts and systems are working correctly can help… Read more »
When most people think of seasonal driving hazards, their mind goes to things like winter snow and icy roads. Although winter can be a particularly dangerous time for drivers, that doesn’t mean the summer season is without its risks. As you’re heading to your Fourth of July parties and late-night bonfires this summer, be on… Read more »
Dashboard cameras, or “dash cams,” continue to see incredible growth across the globe, seeing a steady increase in the number sold over the last few years. Interestingly, dash cam sales continued to increase during the pandemic, rising by 12.1%, and are expected to continue seeing a growth in sales over the next few years, with… Read more »