When it comes to cargo, kids are the most precious kind. Every day, parents take special precautions to ensure their safety. But even still, car crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 13 – which is why our experts have identified...
Your car can handle extreme temperatures – it’s designed for it. But that’s not always true for the stuff you leave in your car. We all know that pound of hamburger from the grocery store shouldn’t be left in your trunk, but there are some not-so-obvious items you...
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are approximately 1,235,000 weather-related crashes every year, and almost half (46 percent) happen while driving in the rain. That’s more than snow and sleet. More than slush. More than ice. And ultimately,...
When a dead battery leaves you stranded, you could call road service… or you could jumpstart it back to life. (You’ll need to have jumper cables, so if you don’t have them, here’s your first step: Buy some. You can find them online for less than $20.) Jumpstarting a...
Driving at night is trickier than driving in daylight hours, which is why there are significantly more traffic accidents at night (especially on weekends). But there are some easy precautions you can take to make night driving safer. Follow these safety tips, and...
Driving in the fog? Whether it looks like a thin mist or a thick wall, it can significantly reduce your visibility. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, fog causes more than 38,700 car accidents every year. And we don’t want you to be in one of...