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Articles in Home | Vehicles | Safety Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest Wide Open Spaces – How To Share The Roads Peacefully With Trucks  By : Mike Dobson On your local news program, you may hear stories about an “out of control” truck wiping out a car load of people or destroying property. The media sensationalizes the facts, often putting most of the blame with the truckers. However, many times that is not the case. For the most part, truckers are responsible drivers who are diligent about road safety. Not only are they making sure they adhere to the rules of the road, but they also have to keep an eye on the nincompoop drive... Want to Drive in Texas? Defensive Driving Tips  By : drose Texas defensive driving tips helps you avoid traffic tickets, reduce insurance rates and improve your defensive driving skills. This short, fun and informative article is breezy reading that leaves you with safe driving ideas to implement immediately. Vehicle Safety Habits For The Beginner Driver  By : George Gabriel It is good practice to check you’re vehicle out before proceeding out on the road, and know all the safety features of the vehicle that you are operating. It is part of defensive driving to do these checks before you take you’re vehicle on the road. Vehicle inspection should be first on the list, before proceeding out on the road. Take out the tire wrench. You are going to need it to check the tires. Hit the tire to make sure there is sufficient air. You may want to car... Trucking Safety: ­ “D” is for Don't Hire This Driver  By : Annette Estes Research and experience prove that truck drivers' behavioral styles are a more accurate indicator of safe driving practices than their safety record or training. The Core D driver is one you don't want to hire. Trucking Safety: “I” Is for the Interactive Driver  By : Annette Estes Trucking companies are reducing accidents and turnover using driver behavioral evaluations to pre-screen applicants. In this article we look at the Core I extroverted, people-oriented driver. Tractor Trailer Accidents  By : Frank Hague Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths and injuries are restricted to the passengers of the cars struck by tractor-trailers, while the truck drivers usually escaped unscathed. The fatal crash rate for trucks is 2.6 deaths per one hundred million miles traveled... Tips For Winter Driving  By : David Maillie Winter driving can be hazardous and stressful. Wind, snow, ice and blizzard conditions increase the normal dangers of driving. There is a lot you can do before the winter driving season and during a storm to protect yourself and your family. Before winter arrives, have your car inspected to be sure it is ready for the road conditions. You can do this yourself or take it to a qualified mechanic. Check the battery, wipers and fluid, thermostat, brakes, ignition system, antif... Tips For Keeping Up With Automotive Recalls  By : Jeff Dragt You hear about automotive recalls all the time in the newspaper, on the Internet, as well as on the nightly news. Amazingly, one in 12 cars traveling the roads today were recalled for one reason or another in 2003. However, even more amazing is the fact that only one third of the owners of the recalled vehicles chose to take their car in for the needed repairs. The car manufacturers are required to send out letters informing owners of these vehicles of the recall, regardless ... The Reasons for Joining in a Defensive Driving Course  By : Pradeep Aggarwal It's hard to find all the information about online auctions at one place? This article encompassess the entire gamut of information on everything you always wanted to know about online auctions. A comprehensive mini-one part mini course on Online Auctions. Safety Instructions About Forklifts  By : Claire Quaty - Forklifts are industrial vehicles made to take the place of manual lifting and manual work. There are two “forks” or arms located at the front of the vehicle that are used to lift, lower, stack and unstack heavy loads. The loads are usually stacked on top of wooden pallets that the arms or forks fit into to bring a large quantity of things up or down at once. The drivers cause almost 50% of accidents involving forklifts. Normally, the driver has hit a pedestrian. Therefore, f... Parallel Parking For The Novice Driver  By : George Gabriel This could be the most talked about maneuver amongst new drivers and their biggest fear, when it comes to driving. I have heard of stories how drivers elect to park one or two blocks away to avoid parking between two cars. The most important thing to consider when attempting a park between two vehicles is safety first. Approaching a vehicle ahead of you, parked on the side of the roadway should be done and planned well in advance. The beginning of the maneuver should st... Online Defensive Driving Courses  By : dave4 Defensive driving courses are ones that are structured to help individuals learn how to drive safely and drive in accordance with motor vehicle laws. Night Driving Safety – for nocturnal drivers!!  By : Crystal The article is alll about the night driving and the reasons for such hampered road safety. It also covers few driving tips to enhance night vision and driving ability during night times. Motorbike Goggles  By : Amith patel Apart from the use as protective gear like a helmet and tough clothing, the role of motorbike goggles are vital. All it takes is a blink of an eye and you could well become the victim of a ghastly road accident. Goggles are now considered to be part of the standard biking equipment by the avid motorcyclist. Most Common Causes Of Car Accidents  By : Daniel Richards - The number of car accidents has been increasing rapidly since the automobile was first invented. Accidents happen anywhere, at any time of the day, and they are usually unexpected. You don’t know accidents are coming. Even if you don’t have a car, you still might be involved in a car accident. Although car accidents have been increasing, it is surprising to find out that the average accident has been declining due to the policies that the government has implemented. The p... Learning To Back Up A Vehicle Safely For The Beginner And Inexperienced Driver  By : George Gabriel Backing up your vehicle can be quite simple, once you get the technique down pat, like anything else. It should be a lot easier than going forward. There is a huge difference in speed, than maneuvering the vehicle forward. Keep in mind. The faster your speed is, the faster you have to process information. That said. Driving backwards should be a lot easier than going forward, because you should be going a lot slower. Now if you’re speeding going backwards, the opposite is tru... Learn the Traffic laws on “internet” traffic schools!  By : Crystal The article describes how traffic school aspirants can get benefited of the knowledge gain about the contemporaries prevailing in the driving safety industry. Keeping Lives Safe On The Road  By : Stanley Emerson - Accidents do happen unexpectedly, but they can be avoided. However, despite the fact that a lot of people are trying their best to avoid it, still, many are in danger in the road while traveling. They will never know when an accident will take place. In fact, it seems that the number of people who gets into accidents while traveling is continuously growing. In 2003 alone, statistics show that over 6 million car accidents have been reported in the United States, and in ... How To Reduce The Risk For Being A Victim Of Road Rage?  By : Christoph Puetz Traffic in large metropolitan areas is growing fast. The traffic volume is outgrowing the roads faster than expected and traffic jams are pre-programmed. Large volumes of traffic on a non-sufficient infrastructure are some of the biggest challenges drivers are facing. Driving turns into a tedious task and is no fun anymore. Stop and Go traffic; traffic jams; accidents; noise; the feeling of being stuck - all these things drive up the stress level for drivers. The result can b... How To Deal With Difficult People Part 4-The Aggressive Driver When He Is A Loved One  By : Tony Fiore - 45 year old John terrorized his family when they were his passengers. He would yell at them if they complained about his driving. He would ignore them when they showed signs of discomfort and even seemed to enjoy scaring his passengers with his maneuvers such as tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, passing other cars dangerously, and pulling too far into crosswalks so pedestrians are unable to safely cross the street. John would show aggression in other ways too — li... Hot Tips To Ace Your Driving Test  By : Pete Lance Undergoing the driving test is the most important criterion to getting your license. This test is usually conducted by Department of Transport of your country. Usually the test consists of two sections, namely the theory and the practical. If you’d like to get “high score” in the driving test to beat the test taking game, you should go through the driver’s license test guide written by actual driving experts before appearing for the test. You should study those books... Gas Scooters Safety Rules For Staying Alive!  By : J Larry Alan - By following a few safety measures gas scooters can be as safe as any vehicle on the road. However, taken lightly, gas scooters can cause serious injury or even death. Gas motor scooters are often thought of as toys, innocent and cheap fun. But it's exactly that type of thinking that can get a gas scooter driver into deep trouble. First and foremost scooters are motor vehicles just like motorcycles and automobiles. They share the road with other cars and trucks and are sub... Driving School Check List: Are You Getting Ripped Off?  By : Amy Metz I’ve got a confession to make. Sometimes, I drive to fast and I speed. I’ve done it before and I’ll probably do it again. And guess what? I’ve gotten speeding tickets. If you think that I’m a bad actor and as far as driving to fast is concerned, you’d be correct (though this isn’t a normal occurrence for me. Really!). However, I haven’t had to actually pay a speeding ticket recently due to the fact that (at least in the state of Texas), citizens can often take defensive drivi... Don't Mess With Texas  By : drose Don’t Mess with Texas is a slogan along Texas highways. It started with litter control and now it includes the courtesy and safety of defensive driving. Lighthearted look at Texans, the source of Don’t Mess with Texas slogan and defensive driving. Defensive Driving: The Need We All Have  By : Sandy Baker Defensive driving is quite an important thing that we have. People simply need to know that while you can control your own actions most of the time, you cannot control or know what is happening with other drivers. Defensive driving courses offer a wealth of information for people who are looking for solutions to prevent accidents and problems from happening. So, what is defensive driving all about? It is a method of driving in which you take every possible precaution that... Defensive Driving Tips On Vehicle Lane Changes  By : George Gabriel Lane changes can be one of the easiest maneuvers with a vehicle, and can be one of the hardest maneuvers at the same time. Changing lanes requires processing information and making a safe decision well in advance to make the maneuver a simple and safe task. The faster your speed is, the faster you have to process information, which in turn makes it a little more difficult. There are important defensive driving procedures you must do, before making a lane change. Look ahea... Defensive Driving - What Are The Choices?  By : Mark Stone At some point in our driving years I suspect most all of us have to take defensive driving, whether to get rid of a ticket or maybe to just lower our insurance. For many years you only had one option, traffic school. But times and the options have changed. Traffic school used to consist of getting up early on a Saturday morning or spending two nights during the week sitting in a classroom, listening to a instructor speak in a monotone voice and watching old 16mm films wit... Defense Driving Tips From A Parked Position For The Novice Driver  By : George Gabriel Leaving a parked position can be quite the hazard, if your not sure of the proper procedure. You are about to move forward from a parked position. Position you’re hands at ten o’clock and two o’clock on the steering wheel. If you let go of the steering wheel, you’re hands should continue to rest on the wheel. Some drivers prefer the 3 o’clock and the 9 o’clock position. If your driving an automatic, the right hand should not have to go too far to change gears, placing it b... Child Car Seats  By : Joel Noah - If you have children, or are planning to have children, one of the most important thing you need to think about purchasing is a car seat. There are many child car seats to choose from, and making sure you have the right one is very important. Child car seats are often divided into categories, which manufacturers often refer to as stages. These stages include Stage 1 or Groups 0 & 0+, Stage 2 or Group 1, Stage 3 or Group 2, and, lastly, Stage 4 or Group 3. There are some ch... Car Accident Checklist: Are You Prepared?  By : Amy Metz I’ve got a confession to make. I’ve been in a car accident before. Granted, it wasn’t my fault at all (both my opinion and the insurance company’s opinion). However, once it happened, I realized that I should have been better prepared for the car accident the day it happened. Since I realized this, I decided to make a checklist for things to have in case of a car accident. Here we go 1) Insurance Papers. Make sure you have your insurance papers ready to give to the other ... Big Brake Kits Offer Extra Stopping Power for Family and Performance Cars  By : Quinton Becker From the car aficionado to the daily commuter, all drivers should consider improving the safety of their vehicles. One of the best safety improvements available on the market is the addition of a big brake kit. Brakes are obviously critical in any car. But if the horsepower in a vehicle has been amplified, and the breaks have not been adjusted to accommodate that horsepower, it is likely that problems will occur. Before thinking about Driving Theory Test, Practical Test  By : Mahesh Ugale If you want to practise your driving with an accompanying driver, the accompanying driver must be over the age of 21 and must have held (and still hold) a full licence for three years. Baby Car Seats Safety Tips  By : Jerry Smith Baby car seats can prevent serious injury to your child in the event of an accident. It is the law that all children under the age of twelve should be seated in the back seat. Baby Car Seats Safety - Frequently Asked Questions  By : Jerry Smith In this article you will be provided with information about baby car seats and keeping your baby safe while in the car. There are tips for buying new and used baby car seats. Answers to some of the most asked questions about car seats are provided as well. ATV and Dirt Bike Safety for Kids: Things Every Parent Should Do  By : Maraya Mullen The thrill the riding dirt bikes and ATVs brings plus the proliferation of stores that sell cheap dirt bikes and ATVs have meant that it is now common to see parents buy dirt bikes and ATVs for their young kids as Christmas gifts. Here are some tips parents can follow to ensure their safety. AAA‘s Tips For Driving This Winter  By : Anthony Fontalle AAA published its tips for drivers this winter season. These tips are offered to drivers as winter is the worst time of the year for driving. 10 Safety Tips When Riding An ATV  By : Donna Somerkin - More and more these days, riders of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are becoming injured or even killed when their ATV wrecks, enforcing the need for safe operating procedures. This is especially important for teenagers who are interested in riding ATVs and are less likely to practice safe conduct while operating the vehicles. Keep in mind that ATVs are just as dangerous as cars, motorcycles, trucks, or sport utility vehicles, so only operate them using the proper techniques and ...	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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