2014

There are many hazards that crop up on the roadways, but some risks are so common that we tend to overlook them.  One such risk might be that posed by potholes.  We largely think of them as a mere nuisance, but they can do some fairly serious damage to automobiles and even leave one more… read more

A new report takes a look at the California Highway Patrol’s efforts to protect citizens in the San Francisco area at the close of the Super Bowl this past Sunday.  Extra officers were made available to look out for intoxicated drivers up until early Monday morning, the hope being that they could crack down on… read more

Various types of vehicles of model years ranging between 2008 and 2014 are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that has the potential to cause a crash.  The recall affects just over 5,000 Rapide, Rapide S, Virage, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage S, V8 Vantage, and DB9 automobiles.  A breakage of the accelerator… read more

A new report in the Huffington Post takes a look at the effect that new regulations geared toward preventing fatigued driving among truckers may have.  A study has arrived from the Washington State University that shows the beneficial impact the rules can have on the roads.  Between last January and July, 106 drivers submitted data… read more

It’s one thing to have to take care of your own automobile, but quite another to oversee dozens if not hundreds of vehicles.  Such is the responsibility of persons who have to look after entire fleets at commercial enterprises. We tend to underestimate how many of these vehicles could be on the road at any… read more

If you ever find yourself in the midst of a winter snowstorm, there may come a time when you’re forced to share the road with a snowplow.  This will require a slew of precautions that you don’t necessarily have to take with other vehicles, and the risk of a crash is compounded when the roads… read more

Many teenagers absolutely cannot wait until they reach legal driving age so that they can get behind the wheel on their own.  However, recent research has shown that this is not the case universally, with an increasing number of teens actually opting to hold off on the responsibility of driving until later years. A new… read more

If you’re ever traveling through a cold and snowy environment, there’s one thing you absolutely must be on the lookout for:  black ice.  This type of weather phenomenon can accumulate on the roads and lure you into a false sense of security, causing you to drive faster than you otherwise would and leaving you in… read more

If you’re taking your pet on a short trip to the veterinarian or just along with you while you run some type of an errand, it’s important to exercise the proper precautions.  However, this is even more vital when the trip is lengthy.  If you’re traveling across the country with a pet in your vehicle,… read more

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety have come out with a valuable report focused on the safest and most dangerous states across the country, and despite what people used to Los Angeles traffic jams may think about the state of traffic safety, California fared pretty well. To compile their findings, the agency looked at… read more

There is never a situation where drinking and driving would be appropriate.  When you’ve had just a couple drinks, your judgment and your ability to react are compromised severely, and when every second counts, such as it does while at the wheel of an automobile, this can be extremely hazardous. When you insist on driving… read more

While an individual may opt for a smaller automobile in order to save on gas mileage and be a bit more environmentally friendly in the process, a new report shows that there could be one drawback to these vehicles:  they may not be as safe as their larger counterparts in some situations. The report from… read more