Tagged: Safety

SUV Safety Top Of Mind For Manufacturers

SUV Safety Top Of Mind For Manufacturers

SUV Safety Top Of Mind For Manufacturers As SUVs continue to be a popular alternative to minivans and station wagons, SUV safety awareness has also increased and has become a prime consideration for consumers when buying these types of vehicles. Though many consumers feel more secure in an SUV, independent vehicle tests show that the size of SUVs, along with higher ground clearance and heavier weight, often makes them less maneuverable than passenger vehicles. Manufacturers are addressing safety concerns with new features. For example, Toyota’s Star Safety System offers five safety features as standard equipment on all SUVs-Vehicle Stability Control,...

Proper Tire Care Means Safety, Fuel Savings

Proper Tire Care Means Safety, Fuel Savings

Proper Tire Care Means Safety, Fuel Savings Before hitting the road, take a few minutes to check the condition of your tires. Well-maintained tires keep your car safer, help it last longer and save you money at the gas pump, too. These tips from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) will help to keep your tires in good shape and your travels safe all year long: • Choose your tires carefully. Tire selection should be based on the correct size recommended for the vehicle and its loading recommendations. Consult with a knowledgeable tire or automobile dealer about selecting the proper...

Auto Safety 101

Auto Safety 101

Auto Safety 101 Following some expert tips and keeping a few tools on hand can help steer drivers toward safer rides. Here’s some advice from the experts: Avoid Breakdowns Breaking down isn’t just inconvenient and expensive-it can also put drivers in danger. If your car is having problems and you need to pull off the road, try to do so in a well-lit area and pull as far over on the shoulder as possible. Put emergency flares or reflectors on the road behind your car to help other drivers see you. Of course, one of the best ways to avoid...

Pickup Truck Safety:  Statistics You Need to Know

Pickup Truck Safety: Statistics You Need to Know

Pickup Truck Safety: Statistics You Need to Know According to the Ohio Department of Safety, there are more than 200 deaths each year in the U.S. associated with riding in the cargo area of pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that pickup truck occupants are three times more likely to be involved in rollover crashes than in other types of vehicles. The largest number of vehicle fatalities and injuries are caused by rollover crashes. Are pickups simply not as safe as cars and SUVs? It turns out that the fatality rates have little to do with a...

Pickup Trucks And Safety

Pickup Trucks And Safety

Pickup Trucks And Safety Recent news has the consumer population clamoring about whether or not the cars we drive are really safe. Forbes came out with an article on July 30, 2007 by Bengt Halvorson titled “Top 20 Most Dangerous Vehicles,” that uncovered some unnerving facts about pickup trucks in general. According to the article, “Pickups as a class have the highest rate of fatality and serious injury,” said Michael Dulberger, president of Informed for Life – a safety advocacy group. Sound familiar? A few years back, we heard the same complaint about SUVs. The uproar – and America’s reluctance...