Survey Says Older Drivers Are Dangerously Delaying Conversation about Driving Safety
Talking about when it’s time to stop driving is a difficult and emotional conversation for older drivers, their families, and their doctors. But delaying a heart-to-heart can be detrimental to everyone’s safety. According to new research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, a shocking number of senior drivers […]
Safety Tips for Driving Solo this Summer – Part 2
If you caught Part 1 of our safe strategies for driving solo installment, we trust you’ve been sitting on the edge of your seat with anticipation for Part 2. Here are some more tips to help avoid carjacking and other crimes on your solo drives. Avoid picking up strangers As tempting as it might be […]
Safety Tips for Driving Through and Avoiding Floodwater
Stay safe when driving through or near flooded roads this summer.
Summer can trigger extreme damp or drought conditions. If you happen to live in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., you’ve likely experienced some flash floods this past week. Here are some tips for staying safe during flash floods this summer. Family-Friendly and Reliable: Discover the 2018 Chevy Crossover and SUV lineup [wptab name=’#1′] […]
Safety Tips for Driving Solo this Summer – Part 1
Whether you’re trying a new outdoor activity, participating in a food festival downtown, or hitting the road to explore new destinations, solo driving has unique safety risks. Enjoy the freedom of the open road while minimizing the likelihood of carjacking and other crimes, by implementing some basic strategies. Keep on top of vehicle maintenance Regularly […]
California Start-Up Seeks to Make Automated Driving Safer with Remote Navigation
Safety is one of the most important concerns as manufacturers continue to tweak automated vehicle technology. Case in point: the recent pedestrian fatality involving a self-driving Uber, in Tempe, Arizona. One emerging California start-up, Phantom Auto, seeks to address the innate safety issues that automated vehicles have. The business provides a telepresence service to help remotely navigate […]
Survey Reveals Senior Drivers are Jeopardizing Their Driving Safety
Staying in control of a vehicle and staying safe on the road is tricky at any age, but as drivers get older the dangers associated with driving increase. The good news is that are ways to advance safety while driving; the bad news, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, is that most senior […]
Demonstrate Good Driving Skills if You Want Your Teen Driver to be a Safe Driver
Kids tend to learn by example. So, even if you tell him to obey the speed limit, be respectful of other drivers, and drive cautiously, if he’s witnessed your speed-demon tendencies and aggressive driving habits as well as heard any colorful language escaping from your mouth during a stressful traffic jam, chances are your […]
Ford, Brake Suggest Changing Glove Box Name to Phone Box to Encourage Safer Driving
For even the most disciplined drivers, the temptation provided by mobile phones is great. In the UK, for example, data from the Department for Transport suggests that there has been a 79% increase in collisions where mobile phones were a contributing factor since 2012, and that fatalities cause by phone-related collisions have risen by 88%. […]
Maintain Proper Tire Inflation for Safe Winter Driving
The prospect of driving on snow or ice-covered roads can make even the most experienced, confident driver nervous—it’s hard to get a handle on slippery roads! Even with the best winter driving prep, driving on a road that’s more ice and snow than asphalt is a scary endeavor. So, it’s important to mentally and physically […]
Safety Tips to Remember When Driving in a Work Zone
There probably isn’t a day that your commute or running around town doesn’t route you through or near a work zone. And, although work zones are really never a welcomed sight, learning to navigate them safely is the responsibility of every driver. According to the experts at Travelers.com, when you find your wheels in a […]
Tips for Driving Safely During the Solar Eclipse
The long-awaited solar eclipse is here; it’s a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience for us all, but safety comes first. You’ve likely seen and heard people talking about the importance of solar eclipse glasses, but what about driving safety during the eclipse? It’s not recommended to travel during the solar eclipse, but if you really need to […]
Safe Fall Driving: How to Avoid a Deer and What to Do if You Can’t
One-point-five million deer-vehicle collisions happen each year, according to an estimate from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Car incidents involving deer peak during deer breeding season, which runs from October through early January. Although autumn isn’t here yet, what better time than now to equip yourself with some safety tips? Know Deer Habits […]
Chevy Sales Thailand Demonstrate Trailblazer, Captiva Technologies at Safety Driving Event
Chevrolet Sales Thailand this month put together a Safety Driving event at the Bridgestone Proving Grounds in an effort to provide customers and potential customers with first-hand experiences behind the wheel of the new Trailblazer and Captiva and to impart upon them the importance of safe driving by refreshing basic skills and introducing new technologies. […]
Mitsubishi ‘Kids Talk Safety’ Campaign Wins 2017 Driving Engagement Award
Ad campaigns are all about creating “buzz” nowadays—generating just the right amount of interest to “go viral” and spread through word-of-mouth. During the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) gave Mitsubishi its fifth annual Driving Engagement Award, recognizing Mitsubishi’s “Kids Talk Safety” campaign as the most buzz-worthy social media campaign […]
Kia and B.R.A.K.E.S. Provide Driving Training During National Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week was October 16th through the 22nd and Kia held defensive driving classes along with B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a non-profit organization that offers education for both teenagers and parents nationwide. Their first stop during the week was in our nation’s capital of Washington DC where attendees learned […]
Aviation Safety Experts Urge Slower Self-Driving Car Release
It’s the sci-fi fantasy ideal: you get into your fancy, shiny car pod, turn on the car’s automatic driving system, and Pokémon Go all the way home. This ideal program is often compared to autopilot on airplanes, which, when fully functioning, can handle almost all aspects of piloting the plane. However, there are a lot […]
Kia Supports National Teen Driver Safety Week with Free Hands-On Driving Training
National Teen Driver Safety Week is coming up on October 18th and runs until the 24th. Because of this, it’s important to acknowledge how dangerous it is for teens out on the road. Every year, approximately 3,000 teenagers lose their lives in automobile accidents. That’s the average of eight teens every day. These numbers are absolutely […]
Nissan Safety Driving Forum Saves Lives in India
The streets in India can be chaotic. With so many pedestrians, animals, motorcycles, and cars fighting for the same space on rough roads, driving in India can be a dangerous task. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is doing its part to educate the growing population of new drivers on how to drive safely by using three […]