If you’re involved in a car accident, your actions immediately afterward could have a significant impact on its long-term fallout. Whether it’s a gentle sideswipe or a major rear-end collision, and whether you’re at fault or...
Category - Safe Driving Tips
Sure, your teen is excited to hit the road, but we can almost guarantee that you’re feeling a little anxious about it. While it’s impossible to predict what other drivers will do on the road, it is possible to arm your son or daughter with...
Driving in icy or snowy conditions is difficult and often dangerous. The first thing to consider when embarking on any journey in the snow or ice is whether it is essential to do so. The safest course of action is to not drive at all if you...
Bad weather makes driving more hazardous and fog can be especially dangerous. Ice, snow or even water on the road change the way that the car responds, so drivers tend to be more careful. Fog doesn’t affect the way the car handles;...
Driving is one of the most potentially dangerous things people do on a day-to-day basis. You can’t remove the risk entirely; even if you’re the world’s greatest driver, you may still be involved in an accident that’s...
Getting into a car accident can be a terrifying experience. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know the first steps to take after a car accident. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is to keep a level head. It’s easy...
Driving in rain, especially at night, can pose some serious challenges. Rain reduces the effectiveness of your headlights, causes poor visibility, and less traction. While driving a truck around the country, some of the worst accidents I saw...
Whether you’re on the road in the winter, or traversing a desert on your way to a scenic vacation spot, it’s important to keep emergency essentials in your car. Of course, the environment might dictate to some degree what you should...
For so many drivers, even those with years of experience behind the wheel, parallel parking is something they avoid at all costs. It’s too tight. The curb is too high. Or, there isn’t clear visibility out of the rear-view mirror. These...
Rural roads look so open and inviting to the driver who loves traveling fast; no obstructions, a scenic route, and hardly any other traffic can all tempt you to put your foot down on the gas pedal, relax, and enjoy the ride. However, driving on...
As drivers in Alabama, we know that driving conditions can drastically change depending on the season, weather, and time of day. For example, the National Safety Council urges riders to take better care when on the road at night as traffic...
The growth of online drivers ed programs is representative of the role technology plays in our everyday lives. Mobile phones have become increasingly prevalent in our day to day activities, and the vast majority of drivers now own smartphones...