A
Diseducational Road Movie
Sometimes the legal thing to do is not always the safest, as
this humorous Flash movie shows.
Driving
Too Fast is Deadly
Sing-along to this rock song that reminds teens that driving
too fast is as dumb as picking up a rattle snake. Site also encludes
the songs Buckle
Up, Baby! and Put
Your Seat Belt On! There are other pages of Shockwave games
and materials.
It
Wasn't My Fault
The Most Common Causes of Collisions: Unsafe Speed. Driving on
the wrong side of the road. Improper turns. Violations of the
right-of-way. Violation of stop signals and signs.
Teenagers
Research on ways to reduce teen driver fatalities. Facts behind
the laws. A must read from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety.
Dr.
Driving's Driving Psychology for Drivers
Learn about Road Rage and how to defuse it.
How
to Spot a Drunk Driver
And how to report one and what NOT to do when you encounter one.
In-Vehicle
Technologies: Experience & Research
A discussion group focusing on the use of gizmos while driving,
such as: cell phones, navigation systems, night vision systems,
wireless Internet, and information and entertainment systems,
among others.
Map Reading
Now is a good time to review your map reading skills. Create
road maps and driving directions in your area and learn how to
follow them.
Virtual Party
Choose a story to explore and help these friends make choices
about drinking, drugs and driving. You'll get an interesting
peek inside their minds; how they think, and why they do what
they do. (It might even sound familiar.)
What
to do if you are pulled over
You see red and blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror.
You're being pulled over by the cops. What should you do?
What
To Do If You Have a Blowout on a High-Speed Highway
Having a flat tire when driving is always a problem. But experiencing
a flat or blowout while traveling on an interstate highway or
other high-speed roadway can present special dangers.
What
to do if you're in an accident
You've been in a minor fender-bender. Other than chanting, "My
mom's going to kill me" over and over, what should you do?
What
to do if you've got a flat tire
Your tires are sure to meet and make friends with a road hazard
during your driving career. So you've just discovered your car's
had a blowout with the road and now you've got a flat tire that
needs changing. If help isn't readily available, what should
you do?
Winter Driving
The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation
accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing
how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to
safe winter driving.
Winter
Driving Emergency Survival Tips
now can be enormous fun to play in but can create special hazards
when we must drive in it. With a little forethought and preparation,
we can brave the winter snow with confidence. By Annette Hall.
Q
& A: Teenagers: Graduated Driver Licensing
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Understanding
Auto Insurance
When you stop to consider what a sizable part of your budget
is spent on auto insurance, it makes sense to spend some time
learning the basics. While not a detailed explanation of your
auto insurance coverages, this guide is designed to help you
make informed coverage decisions.