Defensive Driving Tips and Techniques

Throughout its 80-year history, the company has given the auto industry many safety innovations which have been proven time and time again to have saved lives of people involved in traffic accidents. One

of the most innovative safety technology ever developed by Ford did not happen recently. In fact, one of the most basic child-in-car safety devices is derived from Volvos safety developments made back in the 1960s. (more…)

Not only is it dangerous to drive while talking on a cell phone, the practice may be leading to longer commutes. This is due to the fact that drivers tend to slow down while they are talking on their cell phones and can slow the traffic behind them down for miles.

Recent studies have shown that driver who are talking on their cell phones drive at a slower speed than other drivers. These motorists are also less likely to pass other slow-moving vehicles, causing delays for the traffic that is following them. These drivers also tend to make sudden turns at the last minute and may swerve within their own lane numerous times during their commute.

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GPS technology has revolutionized the way we think about safety and security. It has changed the way emergency and law enforcement services interact with communities. From vehicle tracking in the event of an emergency to tracking a stolen car, GPS has given more effective tools to the critical areas of emergency response than any other technology to date.

From police and fire precincts to ambulance and alarm dispatch control centers, GPS technology delivers a promise of fast, reliable and accurate location information that responders need to save lives and property.

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One of the outstanding discoveries in the auto industry is the safety belt. But an equally-critical auto safety feature will soon hit the roads - the circuit - and it will also be mandatory. Experts at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the circuit may be crucial to motorists’ survival just like the safety belt.

In the 1960s the discovery of the revolutionary seat belts made the automotive industry a bit relieved. The said discovery paved the way for the significant reduction in fatalities linked to crashes.

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Maybe this is your third speeding ticket this month, and your driver’s license is about two points away from being revoked or you have been in your fifth accident in five years (only two of those were actually judged to be your fault). Whatever your driving history is, you may need to evaluate your car insurance again, and find out whether or not there are other options for you.

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