Category: Auto Safety

December 23, 2024

In regards to winter coats and car seats, child safety experts agree that it’s not safe for kids to wear their winter coats while secured in their car seats.

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December 2, 2024

The best way to survive a snowstorm in your car is to be prepared and have a plan for what to do to keep you and your family safe. Your snowstorm safety plan should include: (1) emergency supplies; (2) remaining inside your vehicle; (3) staying warm; and (4) being able to call and signal rescuers …

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October 11, 2024

Michigan drunk driving accident statistics show that drivers with more than the legal limit of alcohol in their systems are 7 times more likely to be in a fatal crash and 6 to 17 times more likely to be killed. 26% of all fatal crashes in Michigan are alcohol-related and occur between the hours of …

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October 10, 2024

Michigan school zone speed limit laws require drivers to reduce their speed by as much as 20 mph when they are near a school either in the morning when school starts or in the afternoon after school lets out. Speeders will face a fine and points on their license and possible criminal penalties if they …

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September 19, 2024

In Michigan, to get a police report for a car accident you were involved in, you can request a copy of the UD-10 Traffic Crash Report from the state police or the local department that investigated the crash. You will need the date of the crash, your birthday, driver license number and possibly incident number. …

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August 12, 2024

Before we get into our list of the Most Dangerous Michigan Roundabouts in 2023 we might as well state the obvious: Drivers either LOVE or HATE the traffic circles that have been popping up all over the state. In theory, roundabout proponents argue that roundabouts are safer than traditional intersections and their circular design allows …

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July 18, 2024

The Michigan teen driving laws are based on graduated licensing to eventually obtain a full driver’s license without driving restrictions. Most teenagers begin with driving restrictions, a temporary driving instruction permit, and a driving examination. The purpose behind the Michigan teen driving laws are to impose a series of graduated restrictions aimed at keeping young …

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July 16, 2024

The most important thing to do if you get a flat tire on the highway is to get yourself, your passengers and your vehicle safely out of and away from traffic. Slow down, but do not stop in traffic. Carefully steer your vehicle to the shoulder, or even better, off the freeway and onto a …

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July 15, 2024

The number one tip for airbag safety for short drivers is keeping a safe distance from the air-bag in their steering wheel. NHTSA recommends that there be 10 inches between the air-bag cover and a driver’s breastbone. This is best achieved by adjusting your seat position or through the use of pedal extensions. Only in …

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