Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for children. Take extra care in choosing and installing a child safety seat, and follow these guidelines from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Do you find yourself rolling up your window or closing the car vents to escape particularly foul smog rolling from the neighboring vehicle's tailpipe? You're not powerless. Pick up a pencil and...
Carjacking has become an increasing problem, but there are preventive measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Crime Prevention...
Drivers can avoid harming child pedestrians by learning and following a few simple traffic safety rules.
Winter driving can be tough on cars and their owners. Yet motorists can survive the hardiest circumstances by taking the steps listed below.
Heavy rains can quickly reduce your visibility and create slippery and hazardous road conditions. And remember, driving safely begins before you've left the curb.
Thanks to a number of mechanical checks and balances, brake failure rarely occurs. But even though most drivers will never have to experience it, it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Although rare, power steering failure can be a frightening if not dangerous occurrence. The steps listed below should prevent mishap when your power steering quits due to power steering componant...
It's next to impossible to see ahead of you if your hood flies open while you're driving. However, the following steps can minimize the risk of getting into an accident.
Although not a common occurrance, your throttle linkage can get stuck, making your car go faster even though you've taken your foot off the gas pedal. Don't panic.
For many motorists, installing tire chains can be an intimidating, if not chilling, experience. Following these simple steps can make the job much more bearable.
Despite the fact that sport utility vehicles perform well in wintry driving conditions, SUV owners should still examine these fundamental rules for safe driving on slick surfaces.
Having an emergency road kit may mean the difference between sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck or being able to make your way to your destination.
Bummer. You're broken down and waiting for a tow. Now what?
If you're in the path of a hurricane, the best course of action may be to leave the area. Whether you go or stay, there are steps you can take to reduce the effects and aftereffects of a big storm...
It's easy to forget what it's like to be a kid. But drivers, especially when they're in school zones, always need to remember how children think and act around traffic.
Traffic circles, or roundabouts, were invented in the early 20th century and built in cities throughout Europe and the United States. Traffic signals started taking their place in the 1950s, and...
Because even the best maintained vehicle can develop a mechanical problem en route, motorists should be prepared to handle breakdown situations safely. Below are some suggestions for staying safe...
Because of extreme temperatures, a general lack of services and its sheer remoteness, a desert is not the best place to break down. In the unlikely event of such an ordeal, the suggestions listed...
Air bags help reduce accident injuries, but don't count on them to keep you safe in a collision. Air bags work best when used with seat belts.