Many of us spend a good amount of time on the road and despite how much you may enjoy driving, always being on the road can wear on us all. Luckily, there is a barrage of fun driving related applications out there to make the process more enjoyable. Keep in mind that you should never… 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 »
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 »
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra was already regarded as being one of the safest vehicles on the market. Prior to this month, it had been given the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But it just received yet another award that proves it’s even safer than previously believed. The IIHS gave… Read more »
The idea of self-driving cars might sound like a really cool concept to you. But the truth is that if you’re a person who suffers from motion sickness regularly—and frankly, even if you aren’t someone who normally gets motion sickness—you could be susceptible to it when riding in an autonomous vehicle. Because you won’t have… Read more »
Most of the cars, trucks, and SUVs that are on the market today are jam-packed with all kinds of great technology designed to keep drivers safe and help them along their path. From GPS systems to driver alert systems, there are so many different bells and whistles that come standard in most vehicles. But could… Read more »
Drowsy drivers present a big problem on U.S. roads every year. In fact, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 20 percent of traffic deaths are the direct result of a drowsy driver. Drowsy drivers routinely fall asleep at the wheel or take their eyes off the road for too long and cause… Read more »
One of the many concerns that people have about the autonomous vehicles that are currently being developed is that it’s unclear how they will operate in inclement weather. These vehicles might be able to navigate dry roads safely, but what is going to happen when it snows outside? Will the vehicles be inoperable? There’s no… Read more »
Many newer vehicles today are equipped with a range of different safety sensors on them that are designed to keep those in the vehicles safer than ever. However, one of the problems with these sensors is that they can end up getting very dirty during the wintertime. Dirt, salt, snow, and other wintry substances can… Read more »
Many vehicles on the road today are equipped with more safety features than most people can even count. From forward-collision warnings and pedestrian detection to rear cameras that allow you to look behind you without even turning around, your car, truck, or SUV is likely jam-packed with all kinds of features that are specifically designed… Read more »