Road Trip Doing any traveling this summer? Here’s a few road trip tips to keep in mind! 1. Download music/podcasts ahead of time Unless you pay for unlimited data, chances are you need to ration how many gigs you use on the road. Save your data for your GPS and download music, podcasts, and other…

If you’ve ever gotten impatient with a slow driver or started texting while you drive, you’ve probably intentionally or unintentionally tailgated. While it may seem harmless enough, tailgating is actually quite dangerous. Here’s why. Less reaction time Even if the person in front of you is driving slowly, one sudden stop could cause your car…

Summer is just around the corner. Before you go on a road trip, however, you’ll want to make sure your car is ready to hit the road! Here are a few things to consider as you get your car ready for summer. Clean it Cars inevitably get messy, both inside and out, during the summer…

When you’re driving in foggy weather, it’s very important for you to take extra precautions to remain safe. Here are three things you should do when driving in fog. 1. Focus “When one of your senses is removed or reduced then you must rely on your others to get by. In the case of thick…

Have you ever been driving at night and been honked at because your headlights were too bright?  You might be wondering,”Is it ever okay to use my high beams?” When you should Here’s a good general rule of thumb: if there are no other drivers around (or very few), it’s dark, and you’re in an…

Hydroplaning can be a scary and dangerous experience. Here are three things you should do when you hydroplane. 1. Don’t panic Panicking makes your brain focus on the situation not the solution. When you stay calm, you can think quickly and more clearly. If you start hydroplaning, take a breath and tell yourself (out loud,…

The more carefully you drive when it’s raining, the less likely you are to get into a car accident. Check out these 3 simple tips for driving safely in the rain. 1. Put away distractions Distracted driving is dangerous driving. In fact, according to The National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes each year were caused…

Flat Tires “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin’s wise words ring true when it comes to flat tires: the best way to not have to deal with them is to prevent them in the first place. Here are 5 ways to prevent a flat tire. 1. Check the tire…

Roadside assistance is like 911 for your car. Typically when your car breaks down, it’s not right next to a mechanic. It’s usually on the highway, and it usually happens when you’re on your way to something important, right? There are numerous car troubles that can happen at a moment’s notice, from dead batteries to…

Winter takes a toll on many things, especially your car. How do you make sure your car can handle the colder temperatures and dangerous road conditions? Here are 5 things your car needs for winter weather. Antifreeze Make sure your engine has enough antifreeze and add more if it’s running low. There are plenty of…