If you've ever felt tired behind the wheel, you're not alone. Many American drivers have a hard time staying awake, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index. Nearly one-third of drivers admitted to... (Read More)

Summer! For many of us, that means our road miles are about to go up -- possibly WAY up, if past years can be a measure of what's to be expected for travelers looking to get away in our home region. Whether you're planning a road trip to any of... (Read More)

It's estimated that nearly 70 percent of all traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving. It's true. Road rage has become a top cause of car accidents and deaths on the roads today. It can start with something simple and quickly escalate... (Read More)

Think about your car. Does this sound like you? You open the car side door to sit down, and you see the vehicle is overflowing with junk. It can get pretty ugly and stuff can accumulate quickly without us even realizing it. It's not pretty and... (Read More)

New drivers get in accidents — a lot of them. In fact, the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teenagers ages 16-19 than among any other age group. But what you may not realize is that parents play a big role in keeping teens safe behind... (Read More)

As vehicle owners, it's easy to focus solely on the mechanics — in other words, the inside parts. Is it running well? When was the last oil change? How's the air filter? Are the tires properly inflated? If you keep to a regular maintenance... (Read More)

It doesn't matter if it's not that hot outside. Children can find themselves in danger in a hurry if they’re left unattended in parked vehicles. Even with the windows cracked 2 inches, the temperature inside a vehicle can become deadly hot in just... (Read More)

Have you ever played Footloose with a free-rolling water bottle while driving? Or maybe looked in the rearview mirror to find a laundry basket blocking every inch of the back window? If so, you may want to consider a cleanup. Texting while driving... (Read More)

Think you can multitask while driving and it won't affect your risk of having a car accident? Think again. Brain researchers say it's a terrible idea, even with a hands-free device. But just how terrible? Researchers say it's akin to driving while... (Read More)

You feel the best when your car is clean. There's nothing that beats that fresh, organized feeling. We know that the pros can really get our cars clean. It can feel like when we do it ourselves, however, the job doesn't come anywhere close... (Read More)