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Safety belt adjustments, plus more safe driving tips for when you’re driving for two. According to a study from the University of Michigan, pregnant women are involved in almost 170,000 car crashes every year. Also, research conducted by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that car crashes can increase the risk

Drowsy driving can impair reflexes and lead to disaster. Try these tips to stay alert. Drowsy driving is dangerous—how can you stay alert on the road?  Talking, texting, and drinking are all common car-crash causes, but there’s a lesser-known accident culprit: fatigue. The struggle to stay awake while driving may

Being behind the wheel of a rain-splattered windshield doesn’t have to be stressful. Singing in the rain is fun. But driving in it? Not so much. Driving in light or heavy floods, or even just rainy, stormy conditions can be anxiety inducing. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are

Even the most experienced drivers don’t always know all the subtleties or nuances that can make driving easier. Safe Driving Academy explains how to feel at ease when driving, learn to avoid dangerous situations, and become a confident driver.

Let’s face it, for many of us, Driver’s Ed is just a distant memory. Through the years, a few bad habits have settled in here and there, and by now most of us could use a refresher course on defensive driving techniques and safe driving practices.

Texting and driving is a major safety issue, but distracted driving is about more than just your phone. Here are some distracted driving statistics: Distracted drivers are three times more likely to be in a crash than attentive drivers (Alberta Transportation, 2011) and driver inattentiveness contributes to 80% of coliisions (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010).