Safety

Tips for Safer Spring Driving

With the winter season coming to an end, drivers may feel as though it is a good time to start relaxing behind the wheel. Though the worst may be over, it is still important for individuals to keep up with safety requirements when they drive. With spring on the way, keep some of these driving tips in mind to improve your safety on the road. Keep the Winter Tires On Depending on where you live, it

Maserati Begins Recalling Vehicles for Fire Risk

Any type of smoke in a vehicle can spell trouble, especially for those who are not prepared to deal with the sudden issues. The appearance of a fire can be even worse, requiring drivers and passengers to flee as soon as possible in order to avoid sustaining injury in the car. Fortunately, such issues are normally rare in vehicles, but recent news suggests that the issue may become larger for one p

Improved Car Safety Systems Help Beat Drowsiness

Weather conditions will always raise red flags in drivers, but sometimes there are other dangers on the road that drivers may not be prepared to tackle. One of the biggest issues that many drivers face throughout the year is feeling sleepy behind the wheel, whether as a result of poor resting habits or an extended stay at the office the day before. Driving without proper rest can leave drivers fee

Are Car Safety Features Leading to Distracted Driving?

Today, the federal government mandates more safety features in every vehicle sold than it ever has previously. In light of this fact, one would think that traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities would be the lowest point that they have ever been. However, the opposite remains true. Vehicles are now manufactured with a multitude of standard safety features such as backup cameras, airbags, ABS b

Car Safety Sensors to Keep Clean During the Winter

Winter driving can be difficult because of the weather and road conditions, and the frequent appearance of various unwanted elements in the environment can result in a dirtier vehicle. Things like snow, salt, dirt and ice can all be kicked up against the car to smudge it in a number of ways. Not only can this result in a dirty appearance on the vehicle, but it can also cause damage to various syst

Automatic Braking Projected to be Standard by 2022

With technology constantly advancing towards self-driving vehicles, it is not surprising that so many automakers are planning on taking components of the self-driving technology and applying them to their own vehicles. As the march towards driverless vehicles continues, realistic goals are being set for vehicular changes, such as in many of the safety features offered by modern cars. Even though d

Volvo Introduces First Family Safety Tests with Autonomous Cars

Though most automakers have been busy establishing new vehicles and working on showmanship practices, Volvo has been focusing on revealing new plans for their autonomous vehicle testing. Recently, the automaker has said that they were proud to introduce the Hain family, who will be the first family of consumers chosen by the major brand to participate in some of the first scheduled real-world auto

Avoiding Distractions on the Road

Winter is a particularly dangerous time to be driving because of the tremendous weather changes taking place outside. Not only are accidents more frequent during this time, but there are also more distractions present. Taking your eyes off of the road or your hands off of the wheel is often all that you need to do to court certain disaster. In order to reduce your risk of a collision, it is critic

Car Safety Tips for Your Kids During Winter Driving

With temperatures dropping and winter fast approaching, parents are bundling up their kids in warm coats and jackets to protect them from the cold. However, studies show that this could result in difficulties during driving. It is important to be mindful of what coat they wear when it is time to put them in their booster seats in the car. Puffy coats and ones made with slick, waterproof materials

2017 Safest Cars Announced

On December 8, 2016, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a nonprofit group financed by the insurance industry, released its 2017 Safest Cars list. The vehicles on this list were selected because they provide top levels of crash protection. Out of the 200 cars in the running for this safety title, only 82 made the final cut. There are 38 models of 2017 vehicles that offer advanced le