Category Archives: Defensive Driving Online

No Child Left Behind…In Your Car

With the sweltering summer months fully upon us, there seems to be little escaping the rising temperatures and this especially true inside of parked vehicles with no cool air circulation. Being a responsible driver and protecting your passengers in the … Continue reading →

It’s Not Easy Being Green: Or Is It?

Motorists today are faced with a variety of environmental concerns as they shop for new cars and evaluate the impact of their current vehicles. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, these concerns about the environment are especially relevant considering that … Continue reading →

Dealing With a Dead Car Battery

You are ready to hit the road when you jump in your car, turn the key in the ignition and wait for the rumble of the engine, but instead you hear nothing. Silence. A dead car battery is an unfortunate, … Continue reading →

The Right Idea: Lane Courtesy

As you take to the road this summer, don’t let the heat and the hectic traffic stress you out and cause you forget the rules of driving and common courtesy to your fellow drivers. In most states, the concept of … Continue reading →

How to handle driving near emergency vehicles

Uh-oh. You’re driving down the road and suddenly you hear sirens in the distance. What now? Although driver’s ed courses address what to do in these situations, no one seems to remember how to respond appropriately. Approaching from the Rear … Continue reading →

Purchasing Pre-Owned Vehicles: Savvy or Scammed

Buying a used or pre-owned vehicle is a great option for a budget conscious consumer that cannot take on the financial burden of a new car. A good driver thinks defensively on the road, but it is also important to … Continue reading →

Tips for Summerizing your Vehicle

We all know how important it is to protect ourselves from the sun’s harmful rays, but with the hot summer months in front of us, car owners should also be thinking about protecting their vehicles from the heat. Drastic changes in … Continue reading →

Summer Road Trips

With summer rapidly approaching, the warm weather and call of the open road makes it the ideal time for a road trip. Piling into your car with family or friends for a road trip is a great way to explore … Continue reading →

Prom, Graduation and Driving … oh my!

It’s that time of year again: prom and graduation season. These two rites of passage signal not only the coming of summer but also may mark a transition into the collegiate life, which usually results in weeks of celebrations (and … Continue reading →

How to Handle a Tire Blowout: Changing a Tire Video

One of the more dramatic emergencies that you may encounter as a driver is a tire blowout. Unlike a flat tire, which involves a slow loss of air pressure, during a tire blowout the tire loses pressure very rapidly. Fortunately, … Continue reading →