Virtual and Online Options for All Parents to Check Car Seats Even During Covid

Unsplash.com @sharonmccutcheon It's that time again! September is Child Passenger Safety Week During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are concentrating on many priorities at once, including how to keep their kids safe and healthy. This September’s focus on child passenger safety provides parents an opportunity to place a life-saving emphasis on child safety in cars by making sure their child’s car seat is used and installed correctly. Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for American children and correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. That's way more than I realized. Unfortunately, almost 60 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly.  Again, I had no idea the number was that high. Remember … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Safety Tips For Fall Rides

In recent years, motorcycle safety has been improving bit by bit. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents in 2017 was 5,172 — a 3% drop from the year before. However, any number over zero is still far too high for motorcycle deaths. Use these tips to keep you safe on the road when you're riding your motorcycle. Wear A Helmet, Even If It Isn't The Law Believe it or not, not all states have a law requiring the wearing of a helmet while riding a motorcycle. That doesn't mean, however, that there aren't consequences to skipping on this important safety gear. Helmets can dramatically reduce the chances of getting into a fatal crash, and if you are in an accident, it gives you a better shot at walking away from it. Regardless of … [Read more...]

3 Safety Features To Consider For Your Next Family Vehicle

Americans say they spend an average of 87 minutes a day in their cars, but a median of 60 minutes. A family with multiple children, however, often exceeds this time between the nonstop hustle and bustle of work schedules, school and extracurriculars, appointments, and other social events. Shuttling your kids around isn't always easy, but it's necessary, and it's a parent's responsibility to invest in a family vehicle that's as safe as possible. Here are just a few safety features you may want to consider for your next family vehicle. Advanced Seat Belts Obviously, seat belts themselves are considered a basic and necessary feature equipped in every vehicle. However, many newer seat belts are designed with increased safety in mind. A new energy management feature, for example, enables seat … [Read more...]

Tech Tips for Your Car this Winter

The busiest travel time of the year may be over but now is when rough road conditions begin.  Be prepared for all that winter throws you and the roadways this season with these tech tips and more. Did You Know?  The Federal Highway Commission estimates that more than 116,000 Americans are injured and over 1,300 are killed on snowy, slushy or icy pavement every winter. So be ready before you head out the door and fight the wintry roads.  New car technology can help!   In addition to proactive prep, make sure you’re always connected so help is just a button-push away when you need it most this winter. Check out the self-installed solution like Hum by Verizon which provides drivers with access to information, experts and pinpoint roadside. With Hum, drivers can talk to live Mechanic … [Read more...]

Buckle Up

Source: aaa.com Seat belt safety isn't sexy but it is an important aspect to driving and riding safely. I like to think that makes it incredibly fashionable too. Did you know that you are 71% less likely to die in an accident if you are wearing your seat belt?   So buckle up and take a few tips provided by me and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) to stay safe this summer and all year long.   … [Read more...]