Monthly Archives: September 2012
Cars vs. Pedestrians: Walkers and Drivers Need Sensitivity Training
Car crashes are a sad fact of everyday life in America, but when a car or truck makes contact with a pedestrian, although it’s still deemed a motor vehicle accident, the outcome is usually devastating … [more]
Is Your Child in the Right Seat? Five Common Mistakes Parents Make
Sure, we all want our kids to be safe in the car, but a recent study by General Motors Foundation and Safe Kids USA shows that 73% of car seats are not being used properly. In fact, the risk of fatalities … [more]
Volvo Puts Autonomous Cars/Drivers on the Road
Written By: Rebecca Morris Volvo recently wrapped up with their Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTE) project, which provided a realistic look at what autonomous driving could look like using today … [more]
Accidents – 10 Point Checklist
Have a plan in place for when you find yourself in an accident. Some important steps to keep in mind include immediately turning your vehicle off and staying at the scene. If anyone is injured from the … [more]
NHTSA Seeks to Promote Child Safety
According to the NHTSA, car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children aged one to 12 years old. In hopes of changing this alarming statistic, the week of Sept. 16-22 has been designated as Child Passenger … [more]
Smaller Vehicles Becoming More Popular According to J.D. Power
According to this year’s J.D. Power and Associates 2012 APEAL (Automotive Performance Execution and Layout) Study results, the adage that “good things come in small packages” is finally … [more]
Drivers Want Crash Prevention Technology, Ford Survey Shows
Written By: Rebecca Morris According to a recent Ford Motor Co. survey, 90% of all drivers hope to have some form of alert or driver assistance technologies in their car, but only 39% said they would … [more]
Driver Wars: Who’s America’s Best Driver?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only good driver on the road some days, you’re not alone—in fact, surveys show that most people believe they are better, more reliable drivers than … [more]
Seat Belts and Child Safety
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children and adults aged between three and 33 years old. Luckily, the proper usage of seat belts, child restraints, and/or car seats can protect you … [more]