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NHTSA announces ‘5 to Drive’ teen safety initiative

Did you know? Motor vehicle crashes are the number-one cause of teen deaths between the ages of 14 and 18.
Melanie
Thu, 10/24/2013 - 06:39

NHTSA’s Strickland: distracted driving comes down to personal responsibility

Image via palmbeachpost.com | (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Nearly one year following our first exclusive interview with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) David Strickland, Best Cars Guide again discussed the state of distracted driving with the agency’s Administra
Melanie
Sat, 06/11/2016 - 06:01

Nissan launches #RedThumb campaign against distracted driving

Nissan recently launched its #RedThumb campaign to discourage drivers from multitasking (i.e. texting) while driving.
Melanie
Sat, 12/27/2014 - 07:02

Pets, driving and the elderly are a toxic mix says UAB study

Are elderly drivers unduly called out for their behind-the-wheel antics?
Melanie
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:02

Resisting the temptation: drive distraction free in 2013

It’s the second Friday of 2013. By now, many of us have already failed some of our New Year’s resolutions. That’s OK.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 13:38

Safe driving tips before you hit the road this Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day kicks off America’s favorite travel season, and this weekend, an estimated 34 million of us will hit the pavement in search of some long-awaited sunshine and quality time with family and friends. That’s right. More than 10 percent of the entire U.S.
Melanie
Wed, 02/24/2016 - 16:38

Safe summer driving: hum by Verizon kicks off ‘Get hum and Go’

Receiving a driver’s license is a rite of passage, of sorts, for teenagers.
Melanie
Fri, 06/24/2016 - 04:00

Should You Use Tech to Monitor Your Teen Driver?

Car manufacturers are making it easier for parents to monitor teen driving behavior.
Melanie
Thu, 12/20/2012 - 11:43

Step-by-Step | Prepare Spigen Premium Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount and iPhone 6 Plus

We recently purchased and reviewed the Spigen Premium Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount. Here’s a step-by-step guide in photos on how to prepare your smartphone for connecting with the Spigen Premium Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount and iPhone 6 Plus
Melanie
Sat, 04/23/2016 - 17:41

Technology Spotlight: Adaptive Cruise Control

Most new cars today come equipped with Cruise Control, which was introduced decades ago as a way to reduce highway fatigue. Set the speed and forget it. Perfect for hours of highway driving.
Melanie
Sun, 06/22/2014 - 07:40