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Every day it seems we are racing ever closer to a future filled with autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest selling points being used to garner support for self-driving cars is that they are believed to be safer than human drivers, and as a result, they could reduce the number of auto collisions! Can this really be true? 

California Fun Fact!

Self-Driving cars are coming to legislation ready or not! In California, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said Monday that it was eliminating a requirement for autonomous vehicles to have a person in the driver’s seat to take over in the event of an emergency. The new rule goes into effect on April 2, 2018 - Source 

Automobiles have transformed over the years, especially concerning the safety features available. Many of the safety features we now see as standard were cutting edge technology just a few years ago! 

Traditional Safety Features

It goes without saying, but any car purchased should have some basic safety features. This should not be an issue when buying a new vehicle, but when buying a previously owned car here are a few standard safety features to make sure are in good working order:

Seatbelts Airbags Head Restraints Anti-Locking Brakes Traction Control

Newer Car Safety Features

Now let’s take a look at some of the newest safety features you may find when buying a new...

Buying new tires isn’t something most people enjoy doing as it can be a very complicated and time consuming process. However, it’s an important purchase because it involves the safety of you and your passengers for years to come.

The Brand of Tire

Savvy consumers prefer to purchase brand name tires that have a solid reputation for quality and excellence. It’s also important to find out the warranties for each brand of tire, as that can affect your purchasing decision.

Are The Tires Right For Your Vehicle?

Tire ratings are an important piece of information that consumers should be aware of when purchasing tires. High performance vehicles require high performance...

Driving Safely

In general, driving today is considered to be much safer than in the past. Today, we are driving safer vehicles on safer roads. While this has resulted in the lowest number of collisions in the US ever recorded in 2008 [source: NHTSA], the numbers unfortunately are still disturbing and preventable. In 2008, there were almost six million car accidents in the U.S. The best and most effective way to reduce collisions on our roads, and in-turn collision repairs, is to follow best driving practices and to obey the rules of the road.

With that in mind, here is a list of...

While the majority of driving is done during the daylight hours, at night, car-related collisions are three times more likely to occur than during the day (NHTSA). At night, drivers’ vision and ability to decipher color and depth are much lower than during the daylight hours. In addition, drivers tend to be more tired during the nighttime hours which results in slower reaction times and higher risks of collisions.

As the summer season is quickly approaching and more drivers will be going on road trips and driving more at night, the following are a few important tips to ensure your drive at night gets you to your destination safely and reduce the risk of collision...