5 road trip safety tips for your family
5 road trip safety tips for your family Your family has packed its bags, your gear is in the trunk and you’ve filled a cooler will all the best snacks. But being prepared for a family road trip is more…
5 road trip safety tips for your family Your family has packed its bags, your gear is in the trunk and you’ve filled a cooler will all the best snacks. But being prepared for a family road trip is more…
Car safety tips for traveling with your pets Summertime is the perfect time of year for road trips, but if you’ve got furry friends, you’ve got a tough choice—do you board them while you’re away, or do you bring them…
What to do when driving in a work zone Once I see that the cars are slowing down, I always get frustrated and then I see that the cars are merging to one lane (way too late) and all that…
Tips for driving in severe weather Believe it or not, there are plenty of pop culture references throughout history that put a romantic spin on lousy weather. Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds sure did enjoy “singin’ in the rain” back…
Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout For many drivers, there is nothing more frightening or potentially dangerous than a tire blowout at almost any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008, when all new vehicles…
How to Help Trailer, Tow and Launch Your Boat Safely Before you can begin a season of boating, you must first get your boat to, and into, the water. While towing and trailering are necessary to get your boat to…
Distracted Driving Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. 3,166 NUMBER OF…
3 things to keep in mind before you loan your car Have you ever loaned your car to a friend or family member when they were in need? It’s a kind gesture, but if they were to get in an…
Common causes for your noisy brakes It’s a sound that everyone dreads—that ear-piercing shriek that sometimes happens when you press your brake pedal. Not only is it annoying, but it can also be a sign of a bigger problem. What…
Spring Into Vehicle Maintenance With This Checklist Now that winter is just a memory, millions of Americans will take to the roads to enjoy the warmer weather. The Car Care Council reminds motorists that spring is the perfect time of…