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Modern tech cars can be equipped with a host of driver aid systems that help make driving easier for your average commuter. From road-aware cruise control systems to self-aware headlight systems, cars are getting smarter every day.

Adaptive cruise control

If the standard cruise control system was…

Earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended a nationwide ban of all portable electronic devices in cars. Current laws vary by state, but new laws are being added to the book that prohibit a driver from using a cell phone without a hands-free device, like a Bluetooth…

We know that around the holiday season, money can be tight, but don't forget that your car needs some TLC too! According to a recent Consumer Reports study, forty percent of owners are postponing maintennace or repair on their primary vehicle!

Many of you spend a fair amount of time commuting in your cars on a daily basis, so it's important that you keep you car in good repair. Replacing things like brakes, tires and bulbs are important to your personal safety - and postponing repairs…

Winter is now in full swing across most of the country. It's the season when you have to especially careful when you hop into your car, because you'll encounter certain challenges and dangers, like slippery roads, poor visibility and below-freezing temperatures. Having the proper knowledge and adjusting your…

Multi-tasking While Driving is Risky Behavior

Photo by Stewart McCoy



We live in the age of Multi-tasking.



For instance, we can watch TV, eat snacks, work on our laptops, chat online, talk on the phone and open our snail mail pretty much all at the same time. Generally, that’s not too risky as long as we are sitting on the sofa at…