Driving Safety

Night vision: Tips for driving after dark

Whitney Coy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:06:00 -0700

Driving at night is a whole different ball game than driving during the day. Your depth perception is off, you've got headlights glaring in your eyes and you're probably not as well rested as you should be. There are a few things you can do, though, to help keep yourself safe after the sun goes down.

How to drive in high winds

Whitney Coy — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:36:00 -0700

Bad weather causes bad road conditions and leads to accidents. Unfortunately, snow and rain aren't the only weather issues you need to watch out for. High winds can be just as dangerous, so use these tips to safely navigate them.

How to drive in fog

Whitney Coy — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:53:00 -0700

Driving through fog is scary, but you can take it on with these easy tips.

10 Ways parents can help their teens be safe drivers

Guest Author — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and they crash at three times the rate of more experienced drivers. Parents play a key role in helping their teens become safe drivers, and there are specific skills parents should help teens master as they learn to drive.

Texting versus drinking: Which one hinders drivers more?

Elaina Verhoff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:52:00 -0700

The next time you reach for your cell phone while driving, pretend it's a bottle of beer. You wouldn't take a swig of alcohol while driving, but did you know texting while driving could be even more dangerous?

Common sense advice for drivers

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:33:00 -0800

When we're out in our cars, we tend to let our emotions rule the road versus common sense. Experts and every day drivers remind us of the important common sense rules of the road we should all be using.

What new parents need to relearn about driving

Whitney Coy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:10:00 -0800

When you become a new parent, everything changes. You have a lot to adjust to. Why should your driving habits stay the same? After all, you're driving around with your most precious possession in the backseat. Have you adjusted your driving habits? You should!

Tips for driving in the snow

Mary Fetzer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:08:00 -0800

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to avoid it, if possible. Since that's not always an option, it's important be prepared.

Tips for driving in the rain

Mary Fetzer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:06:00 -0800

It's just rain, right? Wrong. Rain completely changes the dynamics of driving. You and your vehicle have to make major adjustments to prevent rainy-day accidents.

Driving lessons from the go-kart track to the highway

Mary Fetzer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:04:00 -0800

Teenagers are allowed to drive cars — real cars. We can't master this important life skill for our children, but we can provide them with the tools they need to become excellent drivers.

How to drive in traffic without the stress

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Stress is present in every part of our lives, it seems. But is there a way to eliminate stress on the road? Experts weigh in on tried-and-true tips to alleviate stress while driving.

Eyes on the road: Avoid these distractions

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

When it comes to driving, we all tend to get a little distracted from time to time. But the effect of just one little distraction could be devastating. Stay focused on the road, despite those distractions.

Brush up on these driver’s-ed lessons

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

For many of us, it’s been a long time since we’ve sat in the driver’s seat with a driver's-ed instructor just to our right advising us on the real rules of the road. Need a refresher? We all could use one.

Tips from professional drivers

Whitney Coy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Even if you’re a fantastic driver, there's always a little room for improvement. These professional drivers told us how it's done.

Hug the curve: How to turn like a pro

Whitney Coy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Do you think taking a corner is nothing more than turning a wheel? Think again!

How to drive down a flooded street

Jana Randall — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Hazardous road conditions are a scary thing. Unfortunately, we can't always prevent them. In the event that you find yourself facing a flooded street, follow these steps to help avoid any safety mishaps.

Keys to the wheels: Safe driving tips for teens

Vicki Salemi — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

If your teen is approaching that age, take a deep breath. You know the age, right? Repeat after me: learner's permit. As your teen develops her own driving habits, it's important to maintain your parenting prowess while creating the fine balancing act of giving her wings... or in this case, wheels. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, take a step back to make sure you're doing everything you can.

Think women are lousy drivers? Watch out for teen girls

Sherri Kuhn — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700

According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen girls are twice as likely to use electronic devices while driving. When teens have friends in the car, there is a marked increase in distractions and unsafe driving. Keep reading for more findings from this study, and what you can do to help your teen drive more safely.

How to choose a driving school for your teen

Jen Klein — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Just yesterday you were taking the training wheels off her bike, and now she's ready to get her learner’s permit. Where did the time go? What happened to your baby? Before you get too absorbed in the nostalgia, there’s an important decision to make: Who is going to teach this child how to drive?

Checking a babysitter's driving record

Michelle Ehrich — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:55:00 -0700

Is it feasible to check the driving record for a potential nanny or babysitter? Here's how you can verify that the childcare provider you're interviewing is a safe driver.

Teaching teens to be safe drivers

Abbi Perets — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:10:00 -0700

We'd love it if our kids would do only what we tell them to do, but the reality is that they're much more likely to do what we do. And when it comes to driving, a new study shows we're not setting a good example. Is your behavior upping your teen driver's risk of an accident?