For the decades that I’ve been involved in road safety, there always seems to be a debate about airbags. Are they safe or are they risky? Well, it depends on who you ask. Part of making an opinion is finding out the facts first. The goal of the airbag is to stop the forward motion…
For many years, the phrase “defensive driving” was associated to the best way to drive on public roads. Defensive driving was a term which defines a series of common sense driving techniques that can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by anticipating actions of other road users. It pretty much still means the same…
Life is busy, I get that. Taking the opportunities to get things done when you get the chance is part of our daily routine. However, chances are being taken that can create major problems that many fail to realize. What am I talking about? Many people are still texting in the vehicle, but not just…
Winter comes and winter goes. Depending on where you are, you’ll either get snow and ice or you won’t. To those of us who get a lot of snow, clearing snow off your vehicle is something we all have to do, but it will take on a whole new meaning if you have a modern…
Way back in the early 1900’s a man by the name of Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American engineer, invented the modern zipper. A few years later, traffic gridlock was invented. It’s too bad the two couldn’t work together and solve a problem. When traffic is merging into another lane, such as in a construction zone, a…
Throughout life we try to protect ourselves. Many people try to eat healthy so they can lead a healthy life. Others look out for themselves financially so they can live a worry-free lifestyle in the retirement. It’s about planning out their future. The same can be said for the upkeep of your vehicle. Waiting until…
More and more vehicles are being sold with nitrogen in their tires compared to having the tires filled with compressed air. Is this the way of the future when it comes to our vehicles? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to using nitrogen instead of compressed air? Well, I’m glad you asked. Nitrogen is less…
I try to be a good role model. With 4 kids, plus their friends, watching me, it’s sometimes tough to do the proper thing as a parent. Being tired or frustrated leads us into doing the wrong things at times. We know as parents we shouldn’t follow the rule of “Do as I say, not…