Young, Drunk and Behind the Wheel
The average teenager has a lot on his or her mind – first jobs, grades, body changes and mood swings - and likely a pressure to fit in through drinking. According to a recent article posted on the health news site Medical Daily, a new study claims “the average adolescent is exposed to about 3,000 …Continue Reading
More Drivers = More Accidents
It’s such an exciting time in a person’s life when they get ready to take that all-important driving test for the first time. A driver’s license represents more than just state-approved permission to operate a vehicle. For many individuals, a driver’s license equals more freedom. But, with greater privilege comes greater responsibility and there are …Continue Reading
Ch-ch-ch-changes
The weather may not be consistently warm these days but nevertheless, spring is officially here. If you go by the calendar, it arrived on March 20th. You’ve had to pack ice scrapers, warm blankets and winter emergency kits in your car, just in case of any winter-related emergencies. Now, the ground is starting to thaw …Continue Reading
Celebrate Safely: Don’t Drink and Drive
St. Patrick’s Day can be a lot of fun. Everyone wears green and everyone is Irish for a day, and as we all know, many people celebrate by having a few green beers. The problems begin as soon as an individual that’s inebriated makes the decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and …Continue Reading
Is that a shopping cart or a missile?
We’ve all seen the damage that can occur outside the grocery store as well as the department store, movie theatre or any other business that has a parking lot. The majority of damage done to vehicles in parking lots is the result of one of three scenarios: A rogue cart left carelessly positioned in the …Continue Reading
Eyes Wide Open
When you think about things that block your view when you drive, what are the most common items that come to mind? Semi-trailers? The pillars on the sides of your windshield? The fuzzy dice hanging from your rear view mirror? These can all be visual obstructions of course, but there are some less common items …Continue Reading
Making Sure Your Little Ones are Seated Safely
Everyone loves a bargain. Who doesn’t love to get something on sale and save a few dollars? But there are certain items that are best purchased new and your child’s car seat falls into that category. Here are some reasons Parenthood360.com says it’s not a good idea to pick up a used car seat at …Continue Reading
Think like a president and take proper precautions for protection
As George Washington is rumored to have said, “I cannot tell a lie. It’s important to wear your seat belt, all the time.” Okay, so maybe Washington didn’t mention seatbelts in that quote, but if he were alive today, chances are he’d agree that seatbelts are a necessary part of the driving experience. The National …Continue Reading
But it’s brand new!
No matter how awesome a vehicle may be, sometimes parts need to be recalled or fixed by the manufacturer. But this isn’t something you just know. So how do you find out if a part or parts on your vehicle have been recalled? First of all, Kelley Blue Book says the manufacturer will let you …Continue Reading
Changing a Tire in Bad Weather
You could call AAA or another roadside assistance company to help you change your tire should you get a flat in the snow, but if you don’t have that service or you don’t have the time to wait, you may find you have to change that tire yourself. Changing a tire can be dangerous enough …Continue Reading
