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Tips for Steering Clear of Drunk Drivers
So many awful incidents of death and trauma over a drunk driver has still not taught us that you cannot go behind the wheel of any vehicle if you have consumed alcohol. In fact, the amount of alcohol is really subjective since some people get tipsy over half a glass of table wine, while others [...]
Staying Alert While Driving
20. May 2010
Staying Alert While Driving
It doesn’t take long for driving to seem like it’s second nature to most of us. As the years go by, free of any accidents, we start to feel immune to our own poor driving habits and those of others. Unfortunately, chances of being in another accident still loom large.
If you [...]
Teaching Your Teen to Drive Safely
12. May 2010
Teen Auto Driving Safety Tips
As frightened as you may feel about letting your teen start driving, take advantage of this critical opportunity to teach your son or daughter the skills required for a lifetime of safe driving experiences. In addition to having your teen enroll in a professional driver’s education course, plan on remaining [...]
A Man From California Killed By a Bus
9. April 2010
As we can read in Washington Post an 18-year-old man from California died on Tuesday after being struck and dragged by a bus in Woodbridge, Virginia, reported by police and a friend.
“Prince William County police said Jose Chavez of Shafter, Calif., was struck by a bus about 9:30 p.m. Monday while crossing the [...]
What we should teach our kids: The Dangers of Texting and Driving
2. April 2010
You certainly want what’s best for your children. You want them to make wise decisions, study hard, and excel in life. You also want them to stay safe, especially when they’re behind the wheel, which is why you’ve taught them not to drink and drive, or get in a car that’s being driven by someone [...]
Toyota Officials Appear Before Congress, Offer Explanations
25. February 2010
It’s been a harrowing time recently for Toyota. The company is under worldwide scrutiny on the heels of recalling more than 8 million vehicles mostly because of a defect that causes the accelerator pedal to stick. The situation grew more intense for Toyota yesterday as two leading company officials appeared before Congress to explain the [...]
Toyota Issues a New Recall for the Prius
9. February 2010
It has not been a positive few weeks for Toyota. Recently, the company announced a massive recall of more than 2 million vehicles because of problems with the accelerator pedal. Now, just days later, the company is beginning a recall of its best-selling brand and most prominent model of recent times, the Prius. This represents [...]
Massive Toyota Recall Fallout Continues
2. February 2010
Toyota is a brand of automobile that’s long been known by consumers for its quality, dependability and overall safety. As a result, the manufacturer has enjoyed a growing market share for years. However, it only takes one problem for that reputation to be damaged, and that appears to be what’s happening all over the world [...]
Vehicle Airbags Can Help You Avoid Injuries and Death
8. December 2009
No one wants to lose beloved family members or friends simply because their car airbags malfunctioned. Yet highly skilled and inexperienced drivers alike continue to lose their lives this way. Vehicle airbags require vigilant care and maintenance if they’re to protect us from serious road accidents.
If you’ve been injured in an accident when your car’s [...]
The Dangers of Late-Night Teen Driving
8. December 2009
Overview
Far too many teens keep dying in nighttime car accidents. In fact, sixteen-year-old night drivers are twice as likely to die in fatal car crashes than their peers driving only during the day. Car accidents remain the “leading cause of death among American teens, [causing] more than one-third of all deaths of 16 to 18 [...]
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