Good Driving

Driving smoothly, safely, and efficiently are goals that all drivers should aspire to. Here are several articles that may help you make the transition from a passive, ordinary driver, to an actively alert and smooth driver! But in case you get in trouble, check out our car insurance and extended warranty sections.

Reducing pothole damage

Spring brings the zing of potholes. Here are some tips to help you avoid damaging your vehicle. >> MORE

Cell phone use increases in spite of danger

A review of 100 studies on cell phone use while driving confirms that even hands-free phoning is dangerous ---PDF---. >> MORE

Risks higher for teen drivers with teen passengers

When teens drive with peers, they drive fast faster, leave less headway, and speed more often. >> MORE

Paying attention takes a back seat

Reading newspapers, applying makeup and grooming, and chatting are foolish but not the weirdest activities drivers engage in. >> MORE

What parents should know about car safety

Parents need to learn how to properly use child-safety seats and/or safety belts for kids. >> MORE

Keep teenage drivers safe

Here are some tips for parents to take a more active role in their teens' driving education and set some guidelines. >> MORE

A boost for driver education

How was your drivers ed course? Did you feel was there lots of room for improvement? The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is developing guidelines for evaluating driver education. >> MORE

Avoiding airbag fraud

Used cars are great bargains, but make sure your airbags are not fakes, substituted illegally after a crash to make profits for crooked repair shops. >> MORE

Make your driving vacation safer

Going on a driving vacation? Follow these UsedCars.biz tips to make your driving trip safe, and to keep your home safer while you are gone. >> MORE

Ten commandments of wireless use

Do you choose to, or insist on using your cell phone while driving ... in spite of the serious distraction? If so, these ten safety tips may save your life (and reduce your legal fees). >> MORE

Protecting kids in cars

Transporting extra kids in your car during the holidays? Nearly 73 percent of car seats are improperly used, endangering children's lives. Here are some safety tips. >> MORE

Peer pressure--good

Every year, teens create 30 second TV commercials to convince other teens to buckle up. The excellent and funny results are here on the Volkswagen sponsorship site. >> MORE

Keeping senior drivers safe

As more older drivers ask how, and whether, to continue driving, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests improved medical review boards, and launches a list of 400 supplemental transportation programs for seniors. >> MORE

Road debris happens

Recent research shows that vehicle parts, cargo, and other stuff discharged from vehicles is estimated to cause over 25,000 crashes per year in North America. >> MORE

Fatigue not just an irritant

More research now indicates that tired drivers can be just as dangerous as those who drive after drinking. Up to 40% of serious crashes can be blamed on fatigue. As a group, young men are far more vulnerable to drowsiness than truckers. >> MORE

It's not easy being teen

Teens face a lot of threats in their lives, but nothing comes close to the danger of being a driver or passenger in a car. But don't give up hope; there are things you can do to help your teenager stay safe while gaining experience driving. >> MORE

Are you cool with school carpool?

Worried about your kids being car pooled by another driver? We know your concern, and you are not alone, but everyone can follow these five simple tips for better safety. >> MORE