Since motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. it maybe helpful to understand a little bit about crash dynamics. During a motor vehicle crash there are actually three collisions that happen: The Vehicle Collision: what happens at the point of impact, whether it comes from the front, back or side….
Category: Basic Driving Safety
Vehicle Improvements Add Safety
Recently, auto manufacturers have been implementing changes to increase vehicle safety. Some of which have been urged by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) such as incorporating crash imminent braking and dynamic brake support. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that if you drive a late-model vehicle, your chances of dying in a…
How to Keep Your Kids Safe in and Around the Car
How to Keep Your Kids Safe in and Around the Car When it comes to keeping your children safe in and around cars these things are of utmost importance: – Children younger than 13 should sit in the back. – Use appropriate restraints for a child’s age and size. – Follow the directions in the…
Heat Stroke, Kids, and Cars
Heat Stroke, Kids, and Cars It’s summer time and we hear it on the news more often than we’d like….a parent or caregiver leaves their child in the car and the child becomes over heated, sometimes to the point of death. You may think that would never happen to you, but we’re all human…our routines…
Travel Safe with Kids 