2011 Featured News

10 Steps to Take After a Vehicle Accident

You are too late to turn the wheel and in five seconds, you've made contact with another vehicle. What are the next steps? Unless you've been in an accident before or were sufficiently ...
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Prescription Meds Jeopardize Drivers

You've heard of drunk driving, but have you heard of drugged driving? Most studies compare prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as some herbal supplements to be comparable to driving ...
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What to Know Before Purchasing a Vehicle

Purchasing a vehicle can be a very exciting experience, but in order to make it as less complicated as possible, you probably should have access to the general information needed for purchasing a car. ...
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How to Detect Vehicle Defects

Let's play a hypothetical game. You're driving along the road and your car suddenly dies - what do you do? For some Americans, this scenario could cause real panic and anxiety. Don't ...
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What to Know About Rental Car Insurance

In 2007, The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) polled vehicle renters to census their basic understanding of rental insurance; of the 632 people surveyed, 42 percent were ...
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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Being Pulled Over

While many of us would agree that police officers make us feel safer, none of us really want to meet one on the road. Police officers duties include looking for suspicious behavior while on the road, ...
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Weather Woes: Tips to Remember While Driving in the Rain

This year, a woman was killed in her truck when her vehicle hydroplaned and swung into oncoming traffic. It was announced that her husband had been driving the truck on the highway and the woman was ...
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Tips for Driving at Night

In 2009, Forbes magazine published an article which investigated the most dangerous times to drive. Driving in different elements or environments can produce different hazards to be aware of; ...
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The Dangers of Power Windows to Children

Parents have always had reasons to be concerned for their children's well being. Most parents are scared of their children being hit by a car without realizing that a dangerous threat lies in ...
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How to Avoid Staged Car Crashes

A legitimate car accident is not a desirable event, but a car accident staged by those who are looking to collect unlawful compensation is even more distressing. Staged car accidents are when a group ...
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How Do Emotions Affect Driving Abilities

When most people think of dangerous distractions while driving, texting and alcohol most likely come to mind first. Yet, what is less likely thought of and is still a viable threat is the danger of ...
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The Dangers of Texting While Driving

In 2010, CNN reported the assembling of a local high school in Alabama to review the dangers of texting while driving. In this state, there is no law making the event unlawful, but nevertheless, the ...
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Seniors Behind the Wheel: Facts You Need to Know

In 2007 in the state of Texas, USA Today reports about an accident that claimed the life of a 17-year-old teenager as an elderly woman drove through a red light and crashed into her. Allegedly, before ...
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Click It or Ticket: Why You Should Buckle Up

I’ll bet you’ve never heard anyone telling you they wish they hadn’t worn their seatbelts after a safe drive. What about someone telling you they were glad they had worn their ...
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