Is Your 4 to 8-year-old Child Using an Adult Seat Belt?
Children between the ages of four and eight years old fall into an area that,up till now, has been neglected by safety advocates. These children (in the range of 40...Read more
The Coming Rental Car Confusion Crisis
As an experienced traveler, who's racked up over 10 million frequent flyer miles, and a driver, who prides himself on being car savvy, I reluctantly admit the truth--I am a...Read more
Run Flat Tires: A Look at the Michelin PAX System
Prior to the '50s, all tires had inner tubes, which were so fraught with problems that flat tires were a common occurrence. Out of necessity, a spare tire and the...Read more
Safety Alert: Pickup Trucks with Bed Liners
I want to relate an incident that happened to an individual. He was filling a small gas can that was inside the bed of his pick-up which has a bed...Read more
Asleep at the Wheel
Have you ever nodded off while driving only to be woken up by the edge of the road or even worse, hitting a road barrier or shooting off a curve...Read more
Women Drivers
Danica Patrick turned the racing world on its ear by giving one of the best performances by a rookie in the 89 year history of the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day...Read more
Safety Agency Issues Warning on Air Bag Danger to Children
The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned that children who are not protected by a seat belt could be injured seriously or killed by an air...Read more
Would You Put Your Child in an Oven?
According to The National Safe Kids Campaign and General Motors, that is exactly what some parents do when they leave their child unattended in a car while they go off...Read more
“Mommy, Are We There Yet?”
Do your kids turn into backseat tyrants during long family road trips? Here are some useful ideas to keep them quietly occupied instead of impatiently whining. When the family is...Read more
Are You Up To the Rental Car Challenge?
As an experienced traveler who's racked up over 10 million frequent flyer miles and a driver who prides himself on being car savvy, I reluctantly admit the truth--I am a...Read more
The Weather Outside Is Frightful: Extreme Winter Driving Tips
Here are a few driving tips to prepare drivers for the winter weather conditions on the road ahead. As old man winter sets in, the roads can become a treacherous...Read more
Parking Lot Safety
Did you know that one of the likeliest places to be involved in a fender bender is in a parking lot? People seem to suspend their good judgment when looking...Read more
Driving While Pregnant: Helpful Tips for Moms-to-Be
With all of the excitement surrounding moms-to-be, transportation is the least of their worries. However, driving while pregnant can be a very uncomfortable situation. I'm a mother of two and...Read more
DRIVING—Want To Be a Better Driver?
Picture This. You're late and heavy traffic, inconsiderate drivers and poor road conditions are conspiring to make you later. That's stress. Now visualize a clear day without deadlines, just the...Read more
What Happens When You Use Jumper Cables Incorrectly?
Knowing how to use jumper cables could be the difference between being stranded with a flat battery and being able to drive to the nearest repair shop. The car battery...Read more
