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Car dashboard view with text that says "How to Avoid Blind Spots"

Part of being a defensive driver includes being mindful of blind spots, both yours and those of other drivers. Learn how to adjust your mirrors and driving style to avoid blind spots with this handy infographic from Direct Auto Insurance. What Is a Blind Spot? A blind spot is an area outside of your field […]

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Blue interstate sign displaying "Next Exit: Personality" with an arrow pointing right.

Are you a calm, cool, and collected driver, or do you turn into a road-rage beast when you shift into drive? A study conducted jointly by experts at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and tire manufacturer Goodyear identified seven driving personalities: the teacher, know-it-all, competitor, punisher, philosopher, avoider, and escapee. Which […]

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Yellow cartoon driver being saved by an airbag in his red car.

We’re grateful for airbags helping to make us safer in our cars. According to NHTSA, frontal airbags have saved 50,457 lives from 1987 to 2017!  But how exactly do these life-saving airbag systems work? And what are the main parts of an airbag? Is it really just air and bags? Short answer: not exactly. Follow […]

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