It's hard to believe, but approximately 2 million people lose their lives because of auto accidents each year. These crashes are all different in the way they happen, but the vast majority of them can fall into a handful of categories. Here are the most common types...
Consumers in the United States work hard for their money. Outside of purchasing a home, buying a motor vehicle tends to be one of the most significant purchases U.S residents make. In almost all cases, they have to purchase their new cars on credit. Considering what a...
You take a driving test at age 16, and you must pass it to get your license. However, many drivers never have to take a road test again. Is that wise? Some have argued that more tests are needed when drivers reach retirement age. According to studies, drivers who are...
Every season brings its own set of weather conditions. The summer months bring rain and hot weather, which can create certain types of dangers for drivers, but fall and winter are even worse with their potential for snow, ice and poor visibility. Then, we have...
Not too long ago, there was only one kind of child safety car seat: the forward-facing design. These days, child safety seats are different. Nearly every parent knows that for young children under 3 years of age, the rear-facing child seat is the safest. Nevertheless,...
Accidents happen for many reasons, from distraction to a lack of knowledge regarding traffic laws to vehicle malfunctions. In studying the risks on the road, though, experts often come back to the fact that emotions can get the best of people behind the wheel. This...
After the U.S. president's recent comments about the alleged "bowling ball test" employed by Japan to prevent American-made automobiles from being sold by the country, everyone is asking what this strange test could be. The bowling ball test (and other tests like it)...
The first time you're in a car accident, you may feel at a loss for what to do. It's overwhelming and chaotic. You have no experience to lean on. You also desperately don't want to make a mistake that will make your situation worse. To help, here are four things you...
The vulnerability of a pedestrian in the event that he or she is struck by a motor vehicle is obvious. A driver in a car is protected by thousands of pounds of metal and safety equipment, and a pedestrian's body is completely exposed to injury. Add the fact that...
Ford has issued a warning to drivers who own 2006 Ford Ranger pickup trucks. Don't drive the car, an airbag recall issue, has been resolved. The problem relates the potentially deadly Takata Airbags installed in the vehicles. In the event of a collision, there's the...