It can be quite entertaining sometimes to hear the terms that are used to describe certain types of drivers.  In the states, for example, the “soccer mom” has come to be the common term used to describe women who drive their children back and forth to practices and lessons wit their minivans.  Across the pond, [...]

According to a Swinton, which is the leading high street car insurance retailer in the UK, pedestrians listening to their iPods while on the road are leading to a higher rate of traffic accidents.  Referring to these pedestrians as “podestestrians,” the insurance company claims that those listening to their MP3 players are less likely to [...]

Did you know that nearly 4,368 people died in 2007 because of severe truck accidents?  Were you aware that an additional 136,438 people were involved in non-fatal truck accidents during that same year?  These frightening statistics, which were issued by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Motor Carrier Management Information System highlight precisely why [...]

According to a recent press release on PRWeb, workers within the automotive industry can enjoy an increased level of safety thanks to the introduction of a new glove. The new glove line, which is called the Lightning Glove, has received acclaim around the world for its exceptional level of comfort and its groundbreaking design.  One [...]

According to the Texas Transportation Institute, drivers in Texas are among the safest in the United States (prweb.com).  The Institute came to this conclusion after completing a statewide survey regarding safety belt use. The 2008 survey found that 91.2% of drivers and front-seat passengers in Texas are using their seatbelts.  This is the third year [...]

Collier Attack Sparks Security Concerns: Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Cars for Professional Athletes SAN ANTONIO (Business Wire EON) September 9, 2008 — Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that the company has been in contact with key security personnel affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Following [...]

One of the worst feelings a driver can experience is the feeling that he or she gets when seeing the lights of a cop car in the rearview mirror.  The thought of getting a ticket is quite devastating.  Not only can tickets be very expensive, they also go on your driving record and can cause [...]

If you have recently been arrested and convicted of a DUI or if you have been caught driving without car insurance, you might be requires to obtain SR-22 insurance.  SR-22 insurance is a special type of insurance that is legally required by a court system, though the reasons for requiring the coverage may vary from [...]

Have you ever hosted a party that involved serving alcohol?  If so, you may be unaware that serving alcohol at your shin-dig puts you at risk of being found liable for what happens to your guests afterwards.  In other words, if one or more of your guests gets into an accident and gets injured or [...]

Have you ever got into the seat of your vehicle and thought “I am just going on a short drive, I don’t need to wear my seatbelt?”  The reality is that, no matter how short your drive will be, you put your life at risk when you get behind the wheel of your car without [...]

Depending upon where you live, your state may require you to carry what is referred to as no fault insurance.  No fault insurance is different from most states because it does not find fault with either driver.  In this way, each driver is responsible for paying for his or her own damages when involved in [...]

Did you take out a loan in order to purchase your vehicle?  If you are like most people that buy new or used vehicles, you likely didn’t have the money available in order to make your purchase.  Therefore, you borrowed money from a financial institution in order to make the purchase.  By doing so, you [...]

When purchasing an auto insurance policy, one area you will need to consider is the amount of collision coverage you will need.  In order to make this determination, however, you first need to gain a better understanding of what collision coverage is and how this type of coverage benefits you. What is Collision Coverage? Collision [...]

There has been a great deal of excitement and talk surrounding the new Smart Fortwo vehicle, which is a two-seat minicar that measures only 8 feet, 10 inches in length.  The car is so tiny that up to three of them can fit in just one parking space, but the fuel economy offered by the [...]

If you are the parent of a teen that is getting ready to start driving, you are probably feeling like a raw bundle of nerves.  After all, your child will soon be on the road and will be at a greater risk of getting hurt in an accident or hurting someone else.  In addition, the [...]