Our 12-point checklist offers peace of mind on the road this summer. Ah. The Great American Road Trip. Who doesn’t doesn’t need this more than ever these days? It’s worth cramming everyone and everything into your car for a trip to the lake or the beach and suffering yet another game of license plate bingo…
Pumping Gas: How to Stay Safe
I don’t pump my own gas, I’m a Jersey girl. But when Ford Motors shared tips on how to safely pump gas, I found it interesting. I thought it should be shared especially since we’re at a time in history where it’s really essential for the right info to be shared. It’s important to keep…
Don’t Become A Statistic: How To Beat Driving Fatigue
Drowsy Driving is as Dangerous as Drunk Driving. And yet, it’s probably happened to all of us. You’re driving along, either on a long road trip or perhaps on the way home after a night shift. Suddenly you find yourself nodding off or you begin to drift off the road. These and other signs can…
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls
You never know when your car might be recalled. From faulty airbags to improperly tightened bolts, there’s any number of reasons why a car might be recalled. A lot of folks are unsure of what to do about a recall, or even how to check if their car is impacted in any way, which is…
Baseless Car Seat Installation: How to Keep Baby Safe In Taxis and Ubers
Choosing the correct car seat for your baby is one of the first big decisions parents make. Before your baby is even born, you likely spent hours researching which car seat to buy. You chose one you believe will be easy to use and will keep your baby safe and secure. But did you think…
How the Genesis GV80 Might Have Saved Tiger Woods’ Life
Safety in modern cars is better than ever—including in the Genesis GV80 that very well saved Tiger Woods. The new cars that hit the road are loaded with features that can help prevent accidents and, if that accident happens anyway, to mitigate the impact as best it can. Look no further than our contributor Teia…
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: How to Get the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems
Just plug it in and let your phone do the navigating. And texting. And phone calling! We live in a time where everyone and their mamas are glued to their phones. It’s like a lifeline. If you’ve been inside a new car lately, you’ve surely noticed that most new cars on the market offer a…
Take on Snow and Ice with These Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
The most important safety system in your car is you – the driver. Growing up in upstate New York between Buffalo and Lake Placid, it seemed I was always driving in snow. I knew to take it seriously and somehow just figured out how to do it without much concern. But people who live outside…
Road Trip Planning Checklist: How to Safely Prepare During a Pandemic
Road trips seem to be the new way to travel these days and it’s no surprise. But we’re in a pandemic. Safety above all should be top priority. I get it. You’ve got cabin fever and want to venture off for a bit, clear your mind. And you’ve quarantined so long, you deserve it, right?…
Teen Drivers: What You Should Know When The Car Breaks Down
We tell our teen drivers not to text and drive, speed, or drink and drive. But have you told your teen what to do if there actually is an emergency? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accidents are the number one killer for teens aged 15-to 20-years old in the United States,…