How to Handle These 5 Driving Emergencies Most drivers don’t plan on encountering a driving emergency, like unsafe road conditions, vehicle issues, or even an accident. However, even experienced drivers should be prepared for different scenarios to ensure they can safely navigate them. Here’s how to handle these 5 driving emergencies Michiganders may come across. Tips to Handle These 5 Driving Emergencies Navigating Icy Roads [...]
Avoid Scratching Your Car's Paint When Cleaning Snow Off This Winter Preparing to drive on winter roads involves setting aside extra time to clean snow from your vehicle before your commute. Before you pull out your scraper, consider these helpful tips to avoid scratching your car's paint when cleaning off snow this winter. 5 Tips to Help Avoid Scratching Your Car’s Paint These tips will [...]
Surviving RWD in the Winter Months Navigating winter road conditions can feel daunting, especially if you have a vehicle with rear-wheel drive (RWD). However, driving with RWD isn’t the risk it used to be with the innovative technology in new vehicle models. That sophisticated technology, along with some helpful tips, can make navigating winter road conditions a breeze. Here’s everything you need to know about [...]
4 Tips for Preventing Rust in the Winter Along with navigating snow and ice, Michigan drivers are faced with another common issue during the winter months—damaging rust on their vehicles. Rust doesn’t just affect the aesthetics of a car. Though a rusted auto body can be unsightly, it can also cause damage to the critical components that keep your vehicle running smoothly. Understanding what causes [...]
Preparing Teen Drivers for Winter Road Conditions Your teen may have overcome their driving jitters in driver training, but Michigan winters can bring new obstacles and new fears. Those new jitters are understandable, as navigating in bad weather makes every aspect of driving more difficult. As a parent, you understand the risks of inclement weather, especially when snow or ice is involved. Sharing that wisdom [...]
What Michigan Drivers Should Know About Driving in Snow and Ice While there are songs about Walking in a Winter Wonderland, driving in winter weather isn’t quite as magical. According to the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, there were over 200,000 crashes reported in Michigan due to driving in snow and ice during the 2016 to 2020 winter seasons. Those crashes resulted [...]
Winter Tires vs All Season Tires: What You Should Know Navigating icy, slushy, or snowy roads is something that Michigan drivers have gotten accustomed to due to our harsh winters. But when it comes to driving safely, are your tires working against you? With the wrong tires for the season, even the most experienced drivers may struggle to maintain control of their vehicles. Here’s what [...]
5 Tips to Prevent a Stolen Catalytic Converter When most people think of the word "theft" in terms of their vehicle, they expect it to be something obvious. Whether it's a smashed window or the car is gone, most vehicle owners expect they'll know when a theft has occurred. In the case of a stolen catalytic converter, you may not even realize it's gone until [...]
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week As we enter November, our schedules are busier with the upcoming holiday season and the kids back in school. Many drivers are finding themselves exhausted as they take their daily commute. It may seem harmless to drive when feeling drowsy. However, you may be surprised by the effect drowsy driving has on you and the danger it puts you and your [...]
How the Brain Works While Using a Cell Phone and Driving You've probably heard it before—using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Whether it's talking or texting, using a cell phone while driving leads to distracted driving, which can increase the likelihood of an accident. So why do so many people feel comfortable talking on their cell phones while driving? It all comes down [...]
