CARFAX and the Coral Springs Auto Mall's Nissan dealership in Coral Springs, Fla., teamed up recently to bring to light the dangers teens face behind the wheel. Read More »
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Surviving the Roads During Another Midwestern Winter
Not surprisingly, crash rates and injuries are higher in winter than any other season. However, many people would be surprised to know that most winter crashes do not occur during a snowstorm, but rather when the weather is clear and drivers are less attentive. Read More »
NHTSA Releases Study on Vehicle Weight, Safety
Weight reductions in passenger cars, lighter vans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) increased the risk of fatal crash involvement, a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded. The study of 1991-99 models also found that large four-door passenger cars and minivans had the lowest fatality rates of all vehicle types. ... Read More »
I’ve Had an Accident: What’s Next?
In all likelihood, you've experienced a traffic accident at one time or another, or will at least once in your lifetime. If a collision does occur, it's often disorienting and some people don't know what to do. Read More »
Keeping Your Car From Going Up In Flames
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 »
Teen Safety Program Launches With New Video Game That Increases Teens’ Awareness and Understanding of Driving Risks
Released today, Road Ready StreetWise is a new driving safety video game that increases teens' awareness and understanding of driving risks. Read More »
Safety Group Unveils New PSA Campaign To Call Attention To Car-Deer Crashes
On average, every eight minutes in Michigan a motorist hits a deer, sometimes with devastating consequences. Read More »
Give School Buses a Brake at Rail Crossings
As schools open their doors for the 2003-2004 academic years, Operation Lifesaver reminds drivers to be particularly careful along school routes. Read More »
AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Drive Carefully as Schools Open
In its 56th annual School's Open -- Drive Carefully campaign, AAA Chicago reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for children heading back to school. Read More »
ATA’s Road Team Takes Safe Driving Message to Seniors
The professional truck drivers of America's Road Team, the million mile, accident free team of trucking industry ambassadors sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Volvo Trucks, are heading from their cabs to the class room in a new effort to help a special group of fellow highway users. Read More »
