Distracted Driving Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. 3,166 NUMBER OF…
10 road rules for driving with motorcycles “Look twice, save a life” isn’t just a slogan—it’s solid advice. While safety should always be the main concern whenever you’re driving, when automobiles and motorcycles begin to share the road in warmer…
Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist Winter’s end brings hope for brighter days and warmer temperatures. Unfortunately, spring also ushers in its own challenges and unique safety issues. There’s a lot more to spring cleaning than vacuuming up the dust mites that accumulated…
Tornado safety: What to do if you encounter a tornado while driving Seeking shelter from a tornado under an overpass might sound like a good idea and it's an idea often captured in films, but meteorologists say that is one…
Background on: Alcohol-impaired driving Overview Alcohol is a major factor in traffic fatalities. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was an alcohol-impaired traffic fatality every 48 minutes in 2017. These crashes involve…
HOW INSURANCE COVERS SKIING ACCIDENTS If you’re skiing like this guy, you should have health insurance The holidays are over. It’s time to exercise. If you live in snowy climes, that means it’s time to go skiing. But flying down a…
Home security technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars Back in the early days of home security "systems," around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire "door shakers"—night watchmen who would literally walk around…
What to Do if Your Identity is Stolen The fastest-growing white-collar crime in the United States is identity fraud. ID fraud is when someone commits a crime or fraud in your name using your stolen personal information. No one, regardless…
Winter tires Do I need winter tires? As winter conditions set in for much of North America, many drivers find themselves asking this same question. With colder temperatures and increased water, snow, and ice on the roads, all drivers should seriously…
As Freight on Trucks Becomes More Valuable, Thieves Get Creative in Their Attempts to Steal It Cargo theft is an ever-evolving threat for motor carriers. (Getty Images) Virtually every commercial big-rig truck rolling down the highway these days is carrying…
