How to Control Your Need for Speed
Changing Bad Habits Starts With Getting Motivated When you paid an extra $10,000 to get the Ford Mustang with the 5.0-liter, V-8 engine, it seems a shame to keep the speedometer pegged at 65 mph. People used to write rock 'n' roll songs about the thrills of roaring...
Auto Accident Fatalities Increase for Senior Drivers
Aging Causes Changes in Vision, Hearing, Reaction Time We all would like to stay young, but there's no getting around the aging process. And for some people, as they age, their ability to drive safely decreases, which can lead to accidents. One day, we are all going...
Colorado Seat Belt Compliance Down in 2017
Hundreds of Lives Lost in Car Accidents Car Accidents are the leading cause of death among people ages 1 to 54. One of the most reliable safety features in a vehicle is a seat belt, and yet some still refuse to take a few seconds to buckle up. Sadly, for thousands of...
Traffic Safety Culture Index Cuts to the Chase
Drivers respond to questions about safety habits, road concerns, and personal experiences in AAA Foundation survey. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is known as a fee-based company that, among many things, offers roadside assistance services. But, the...
Headlight Flashing: Some Call It a Courtesy, Others Think It Should Be Illegal
No Colorado Law Bans the Practice Since the 1970s, headlight flashing has been a common means of driver-to-driver communication in many areas of the world, including in the U.S., where some states believe that drivers have a right under the First Amendment to flash...
Combusting Cars Corrupt Consumer Confidence
Road safety officials warn drivers about the dangers of sudden car fires. Recent vehicle recalls have involved defective airbags and problems with supporting steering wheel and seat belts. Now, consumer safety organizations and federal officials are warning drivers of...