The vehicles on the road today should, in theory, be the safest vehicles ever manufactured. They’re jam-packed with more safety features than we could possibly list here—and automakers continue to find new ways to put even more safety features into their vehicles every single year. Yet, despite this, you could argue that vehicles are actually… Read more »
There are millions of American adults who, unfortunately, don’t know the proper way to restrain their children in car seats. A study that was conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration back in 2015 found that about 37 percent of children who fell between the ages of 4 and 7… Read more »
Potholes present a major problem for millions of American drivers every year. A study done back in 2016 revealed that pothole damage costs people about $3 billion annually. Additionally, potholes put people on high alert throughout the winter and spring and can make driving an incredibly stressful experience. But fortunately, it sounds like the pothole… Read more »
While there are many people who are excited about the possibility of autonomous vehicles taking over the road one day, there are just as many who are terrified about the idea of self-driving cars populating the nation’s streets. Reason being, it’s hard to imagine these cars being able to handle certain types of conditions while… Read more »
Keyless ignitions have turned into one of the most popular features included in new vehicles. About half of the 17 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. every year now come with keyless ignition standard, and the convenience of it has turned a lot of people into big believers in the technology. It’s easier than… Read more »
Parents have worried about their teen drivers for decades now. Because teen drivers don’t have much experience behind the wheel, parents worry about their safety and talk to them all the time about keeping their eyes on the road and not being distracted by friends in the car, the music, or anything else. But these… Read more »
Over the years, cars have improved by leaps and bounds when it comes to protecting the driver and the passengers within. While it’s important to protect those inside, it is just as essential to keep the pedestrians outside of your vehicle safe as well. Now, the automotive industry has taken notice of these needs, and… Read more »
It seemed as if the movement to create the first fully functional self-driving car was coming along quickly, but earlier this week, a devastating incident created a setback when it was reported that one of Uber’s self-driving prototypes killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. ALTHOUGH POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING, it seems that a woman was… Read more »
Does it feel like there are more vehicles being recalled today than ever before? That’s because there actually are more vehicle safety recalls going out now than there were even just a few years ago. In fact, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, vehicle manufacturers recalled almost as many vehicles over the… Read more »
As recently as just two or three decades ago, most of the safety features that were added to cars, trucks, and SUVs were put there to protect people in the event of a crash. Car manufacturers looked for various ways to make seatbelts, airbags, and other devices safer than they were. But in recent years,… Read more »