Some of us need a Safety belt use on U.S. roads approaches 80 percent, up from fewer than 20 percent in the early 1970s. But what about the holdouts, those who are hard to convince to buckle up? Read More »

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) today called on the nation to focus more attention on the growing problem of excessive speeding by drivers. Read More »

The holiday season has arrived, and people all across the nation are hitting the roads to see family and friends through the new year. Because there will be so many travelers on the road, it is important to remind drivers to practice safe habits when heading to their destination. Read More »

Contrary to popular belief, fires after a crash are rare. That’s because most fuel tanks and fuel lines are constructed and installed so they are protected from ruptures in a collision, The possibility is still there after a serious accident, but most vehicle fires happen without any crunching of sheet metal. Read More »

On average, every eight minutes in Michigan a motorist hits a deer, sometimes with devastating consequences. Read More »

You just invested thousands of dollars in a new, car truck or SUV. Fortunately, you can keep it safely tucked away in a garage rather than in a parking lot or on the street. But is it really safe? Surprisingly, many cars are damaged while parked in garages. Here are few tips to prevent them from suffering dings, dents, scratches or worse damage. Read More »

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta announced the opening of a new test facility at which technologies will be tested that are designed to save lives by preventing crashes at intersections. Read More »

A highly heralded intersection safety program pioneered by AAA Michigan and its partners has achieved national recognition -- a feature article in Reader's Digest. The article, titled: "How Bad Roads Kill Good Drivers," appears in the July issue of the magazine, which is the second most widely circulated publication in America with a readership of nearly 25 million per month. Read More »

The first three things Irv Gordon did 37 years ago after purchasing a shiny red 1966 Volvo P1800 were adjust his seat, check the mirrors and buckle up. After driving that same car more than 2.1 million miles, the 61-year-old native of Long Island, New York still abides by these rules. Read More »

Shortly after a Volvo engineer invented the three-point seatbelt, which is now an industry standard, Volvo conducted a comprehensive survey aimed at reducing injuries in auto accidents. Read More »