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Driving With Kids: A Survival Guide
The golden rule to remember is that the driver is responsible for the passengers - no matter what. They may really want that toy that has fallen under the back seat, or need you to pass back a juice bottle, but your job, first and foremost, is to ensure their safety, pandering to their needs is secondary to this. If they know you can’t and won’t react then they won’t expect you to. More »
Do booster seats save lives?
Ohio is the most recent US state to implement more stringent booster seat legislation for children aged between 4 and 8 years old. A booster seat is essentially a platform designed to raise a child up high enough so that an adult seat belt fits them appropriately and can therefore be effective in the event of a crash. More »
Brake by wire
A new braking system may revolutionize the auto industry, and omit brake cylinders, hydraulic lines, and brake fluid. More »
Hi Ho silver is safe!
Silver-colored cars and trucks remain the most popular, and now a new study of crash data in New Zealand indicates that silver may also be safer. More »
Don't drive blind
An innovation in automobiles is helping drivers see. The new blind spot detection system uses radar sensors, and if the on-board computer senses another car or truck, an alert light will appear in the rearview mirror. More »
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