5 Tips for Safely Driving in the Rain
Every year around this time, hurricanes and tumultuous weather fronts bring massive rainstorms. Whether you’re driving to escape the storm or still trying to commute during the downpour, it’s important that you adjust your driving habits due to the precarious road conditions. Here are some tips for safely driving in the rain at any time […]
Tips to Improve Your Driving Skills and Safety Behind the Wheel
Personal improvement is a worthy goal, especially when it comes to driving. Even if you have been a licensed driver for years and logged countless hours behind the wheel, you could still benefit from a skill check. Whether you are guilty of bad driving habits or just want to feel safer on the road, consider […]
5 Important Techniques for Safe Winter Driving
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means a blanket of snow on your car and a sheet of ice on the road. Winter brings dangerous weather conditions, so it’s crucial that you adjust your driving and maintenance habits accordingly. Make sure you keep these tips for safe winter driving in mind to […]
Nissan Safety Tech Makes Driving Easier After Quarantine
If you’ve been staying home for the past few months during quarantine, your driving skills might be as rusty as your brake rotors. Thankfully, Nissan and its safety systems are ready to help. “You use a lot of reflex memory when you operate a vehicle so if you have been off the roads for a […]
How to Safely Navigate Dangerous Driving Situations
Even the safest of drivers can find themselves in awkward, hazardous scenarios. Here’s what you should do to stay safe in these five dangerous situations. Tire TLC: Tips on maintaining your tires 1. Driving out of a skid Skids can happen if the road is slippery, or if your tire tread is worn down and […]
Pennsylvania DOT Issues Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Like many states along the east coast and in the Midwest, Pennsylvania drivers endure harsh winter driving conditions. Here are some of PennDOT’s official recommendations for staying safe on icy roads. Even if you’re not a resident of the Quaker State, consider these helpful tips. Be Prepared: Get your Chevy ready for winter Carry an […]
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?
When you think about self-driving cars, what comes to mind? Do you ever wonder if they are truly safe to be on the road with other vehicles driven by humans? Back in 2018, an Uber self-driving car killed a pedestrian, and this event has led to many questioning the safety of these autonomous vehicles. In […]
Infotainment Systems, Distracted Driving, and Safety-Oriented Alternatives
There is a constant danger of being involved in a car accident while you’re on the road. When you think of it in its purest form, the safety of all road users relies on whether or not other motorists stick to road rules and traffic regulations. With that in mind, the importance of maintaining focus […]
Study Shows Eating While Driving is Incredibly Unsafe (and Really Gross)
You’re driving cross-country and you’re making good time, when all of a sudden your stomach makes this god-awful noise that tells you it’s time to eat. You don’t want to lose your momentum (or waste time at a sit-down restaurant), so you go to a drive-thru and get some fries. But when you eat while […]
Driving Essentials XE Gets Teen Drivers Off to a Safe Start
For many new drivers, getting behind the wheel is a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Of course, there’s the joy from all the freedom that driving brings, but there’s also the fear of violating traffic laws, damaging property, and accidentally hurting people. Luckily, game developer Bob Davis developed a simulator to help teens get comfortable […]
Tips for Driving Safely in a Hurricane
Whether you reside in a hurricane-prone area or will be road-tripping through one at some point in the next couple of months, here are some helpful strategies for driving safely in hurricane conditions. To Lease or Buy? Learn which option would suit you best Prepare in advance If a hurricane is about to hit your […]
One Driver’s Cactus Collision…and a Refresher on Desert Driving Safety Tips
On Wednesday, one driver in Tucson, Arizona crashed into a saguaro cactus while crossing a median. Per Autoblog, a large portion of the cactus went through the windshield, while the rest extended over the hood of the car. Thankfully, the driver escaped unharmed, though local deputies did detain him for imparied driving. This unfortunate event […]
Practice Safety and Defensive Driving
There are many different types of drivers on the road and, unfortunately, not all of them are good, safe drivers. Some people get into their vehicle and take it out for a drive even when they know the vehicle needs work. Others are newer drivers with minimal experience behind the wheel who venture out into […]
10 Off-Road Driving Safety Tips
Off-road exploration is one of the most exciting ways to challenge your driving skills and experience the outdoors. However, like most adventurous hobbies, proper safety is integral to keeping the fun rolling. Here are a few tips to consider before you hit the trails. Ready for Adventure: The Chevy Blazer Keep others informed: Let a […]
AAA Study Claims Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Could Make Nighttime Driving Safer for Americans
ABD headlights, available in Europe and Canada, can increase nighttime visibility by as much as 86 percent when compared to low beam headlights
When it comes to driving at night, American drivers are faced with the difficult decision on whether to use their high beams or low beams. High beam lights increase visibility, but can also create glare for any drivers ahead of those beams; meanwhile, low beams won’t blind other drivers, but may not provide the amount […]
Safety Hurdles in Self-Driving Car Market Expansion
In recent years, innovators have been working on creating vehicles that are able to drive without the need for a human pilot. These autonomous vehicles have the capacity to significantly change the way that society experiences transportation as a whole. There are, however, hurdles that must be transversed before autonomous vehicles can be adopted on […]
New Safety Tech Contributes to Poor Driving Habits
Earlier this fall, we discussed how many drivers owned vehicles with advanced safety features but didn’t understand how the technologies worked. Even if you know how to use the features correctly, however, it’s easy to develop an overreliance on these features. According to WRIC, these features might be one factor in poor driving habits. The […]
Study: Most People Think Self-Driving Cars Are Here, Totally Safe
So, according to a new study, apparently 71 percent of people globally think that you can buy a self-driving vehicle right now. A tenth of the people in the study also would totally be cool with having a nap while letting these systems take over. Wide Awake: Engage with your drive in the 2018 Chevy […]