The insurance institute for highways safety releases a list of the safest cars that they have tested. According to the IIHS, the cars picked have satisfied their standards after undergoing various tests that range from crash tests to how much the vehicle can help the driver to avoid collisions. Most of the carmakers in the … Read More
It’s no secret that teenagers are a higher liability behind the wheel. Insurance rates are a reflection of the statistics. Drivers age 16 and 17 are more likely to be involved in an accident for many reasons. Inexperience leads to slower reaction time and decision making. Years of experience behind the wheel help drivers to … Read More
There are more than 2 million people in Houston. Therefore, traffic, for Houstonians, is a way of life. The high population is not the only factor in causing traffic. The main causes of traffic in Houston are reckless driving, bad weather, construction, events, and more. You may be asking: so how do I avoid traffic … Read More
One of the most deep-seeded passions of the American population is driving. Watching others drive, driving themselves, or even street racing all have passionate followings of all demographics. With 2.7 million miles of road in the US, the number of motorists that are killed each year is steadily increasing. There are some truly scary stretches … Read More
Many Americans need regular access to a car — to commute to work, to run errands, or drop children off at school. When faced with this need, consumers typically have two options: to lease a car, or to buy a car. Making this decision to buy a car vs lease a car can be extremely … Read More
In the hands of impaired, careless, reckless and angry drivers, a vehicle becomes a dangerous instrument. Unfortunately, too many in Texas and other places mix alcohol or other impairing substances with the power of a vehicle. When you observe bad driving, you may be able to prevent or lessen the impact by learning how to … Read More
Everyone knows that Texans are big time drivers. With such a big state and spread out cities, it’s almost impossible not to have to get behind the wheel every now and then. It’s also known that Texas gets hot… really hot, which means there’s going to be quite a few more Texans on the road … Read More
A hit and run accident is a devastating event that can happen to anyone. It takes you by surprise, and leaves you injured physically, emotionally and mentally. Oblivious because of the shock, you are left to deal with the physical injury, damage to your property (car/other type of vehicle) and the emotional/mental toll – by … Read More
Airbag failure to deploy has been found abundantly in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and Kia Forte 2012-2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating why some airbags in Hyundai and Kia cars are not inflating during accidents. There have been 6 reported accidents, in which 4 people were killed and 6 injured. If … Read More
You never know what might happen in the distant future or even in the next couple of seconds, so you should always be prepared for whatever situation may come your way. What would happen if something happened to you or your vehicle on the road? Do you know what to do after a car accident? … Read More
