Wear your seatbelt. Pay attention. Don’t exceed the speed limit. To earn your driver’s license, you had to know basic safety rules like these. And as a new driver, you probably followed these rules pretty closely. But do you still? The data says no. Over the past...
Is it Illegal to Ride in the Backseat Without a Seat Belt? All passengers in every vehicle should wear seatbelts to stay safe, but are backseat passengers required by law to wear one? Let’s explore this question by examining federal and state seat belt laws, why...
Fatal car accident types are more common than you think. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that 33,244 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2019. That’s a sobering truth that you must realize whether you’re the one behind the...
Why Tracking the Average Miles Driven Per Year Can Protect Your Car Did you know that people who live in the suburbs drive more often than those who live in urban areas like New York City? Since there is less demand for public transportation, sidewalks, and bike lanes...
Hit and runs are a plague around the United States. Tragic stories like this recent hit-and-run death in Pennsylvania are all too common, and anybody can be a hit-and-run victim at any moment. Getting into a car accident can spur some pretty basic human instincts: If...
You may only think about taking your car to a mechanic if it breaks down. However, properly maintaining your car is just as important (if not more important) than making repairs. Proper maintenance through a qualified mechanic can ultimately save you money and reduce...