Safety

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were approximately 431,000 people injured in distracted driving-related crashes in the U.S. in 2014. And with more people than ever being engaged in social media and cell phone use while driving, the problem seems to be getting worse.

Spring has sprung, and you may be inspired to clean. Making your home feel new and refreshed may be a tradition of yours during this time of year, but spring cleaning shouldn’t be limited to living spaces. You probably spend a significant amount of time in your car too.

A new device, called the Textalyzer, is aimed at deterring texting and driving. And it may be coming to your neighborhood.

A recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that 87% of drivers surveyed admitted to engaging in risky behavior behind the wheel. By eliminating risky driving habits, accidents can be avoided and lives can be saved.

Learn important tips for tire safety before you begin driving this summer. Good tire wear is critical to keep you on the road.

It's fun to send the season off with a fun Labor Day weekend road trip. Already a busy travel weekend, even more people are expected to be out on the roads this year.

The fact that #whiledriving is popular on social media is disturbing because it means that drivers are double distracted. First, they are giving their attention to something that isn't the road. Then they are taking the time to post that something on social media.

Esurance wants to reinforce the idea that smart people #DontCatchandDrive. They recently staged a fender bender in order to warn drivers about the dangers associated with distracted driving.

If you're looking for the perfect gift for a college student in your life, you may want to consider a roadside emergency kit. There are fully assembled ones available for purchase, but you can easily put one together yourself.

For busy drivers, using an automated car wash is the easiest way to keep their vehicles clean. At most of these places, you just pay an attendant, put your car in neutral and coast on through. However, the process isn't nearly so simple for vehicles with certain advanced safety features.