NHTSA Policy and FAQs on Cellular Phone Use While Driving   06 Jun 2005 10:06
The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely.   The task of driving requires full attention and focus.  Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others.  Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving.

Women and Driving Safety   03 Jun 2005 17:26
What is the most important feature for women when buying a car? According to a recent study by the Good Housekeeping Institute and JD Power and Associates, nearly four out of five women think safety features are more important than styling.

Top 10 Items To Have In Your Car   03 Jun 2005 14:34
As a driver, you should be prepared for vehicle breakdowns or other unexpected situations. For safety, the service specialists at Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge recommend keeping the following items in your car.

Kids and Cars: Tips to Keep Your Children Safe   03 Jun 2005 14:23
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more children are killed as passengers in car accidents than by any other type of injury.

Lens Implant Potentially Improves Driving Safety   03 Jun 2005 14:15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved new claims for Pfizer's Tecnis, making it the first eye lens implant for cataract patients with the potential to improve the safety of older drivers with cataracts and the people with whom they share the road.

Potholes Can Cause Serious Car Damage   02 Jun 2005 20:07
Most drivers are familiar with the startling jolt associated with running over a pothole unexpectedly. For some, it also means costly automotive repairs.

Six Tips for Staying Safe When Driving Alone   02 Jun 2005 19:39
Whether it's the daily commute to the office, picking the kids up from school or just a quick trip to the grocery store, women are on the road alone - or with their children - a lot more these days.

Five Tips for Getting Out of Car Trouble   02 Jun 2005 17:41
Do you know what to do when your car sputters and finally dies? This year, AAA expects to respond to approximately 28 million calls for road service from a membership of more than 45 million car owners. In addition, another 40 million calls for road service will be made this year by other car owners, AAA estimates.

How Teens Can Become Safer Drivers   02 Jun 2005 14:21
If you want to pinpoint the reason many young teens have serious crashes, it can be summed up easily-inexperience. Whether they are on their way to a party, the mall or a friend's house, teens may find themselves in driving situations they aren't equipped to handle yet.

Tips For Safe Driving In Construction Zones   02 Jun 2005 12:39
Drivers are conditioned to respond to colors. Red brake lights, traffic lights and octagons tell drivers to stop. Yellow flashing lights and road signs caution drivers of conditions ahead. And everyone knows what green means. However, many drivers need to be reminded of the fourth, and possibly the most important, color they'll encounter on the road: construction orange.