Visibility: Now You See Me...Now You Don't
From small cars to big SUVs, visibility problems loom large in the U.S. car market. Are automakers designing for style or substance?
Traction Control
Traction control improves vehicle safety, especially if you drive in rain or snow. What is it, and how does it work?
Roadside Assistance: Who Ya Gonna Call?
Myriad companies now offer roadside assistance plans, and some are even free. But they're not all the same. Choose one that won't leave you stranded.
Multitasking Mania
Eating, reading, phoning... we're doing it all behind the wheel. While automakers balance design priorities, insurers fret over driving safety.
Highway Death Toll Stuck in Neutral
Every 15 minutes someone in the U.S. learns that a loved one has died in a traffic crash. Despite safety advances, that grim crash fatality statistic has held steady for the past two decades. Here's what's being done about it.
Asleep at the Wheel
You may say that you'd never drive drunk, but what about driving drowsy? Just like driving under the influence, drowsy driving causes fatal mistakes. These tips will help you to avoid falling asleep at the wheel.
Driven to Distraction: Cell Phones in the Car
"DWY," or "Driving While Yakking," is a leading cause of distracted driving. But sometimes you've got to make that call. Here's how to do it safely.
Tire Safety: Don't Ignore the Rubber on the Road
The most critical piece of safety equipment in your car is your tires. Our piece on tire safety will open your eyes to this oft-ignored subject.
Tragic YouTube Video Questions Seatbelt Safety
After their 3-year-old was killed in a crash, the Millers produced a heartbreaking video and posted it on YouTube. Almost 2 million views later, the debate over seatbelt failure continues.
Are Infants Safe in Their Car Seats? Consumer Reports' publication — and quick withdrawal — of infant car seat crash tests created confusion and controversy. Here's the low-down for parents.
Preventing Backover Deaths
As advocacy groups battle the government and automakers to create the first rear visibility standard for U.S. vehicles, 100 children die annually from "backovers" and thousands more are injured. Here are some of their stories.
How To Choose a Car Seat
Choosing a car seat is an important and confusing decision. Here's how to seat your children safely, from the time they're born until they can fit into adult seatbelts.
How To Install a Car Seat
More than 80 percent of all car seats are incorrectly installed or used. Here's how to properly protect your most precious cargo.
How To Crashproof Your Teen Driver
Our new teen driver safety series offers comprehensive advice on protecting this highest-risk group, including best/worst cars and strategies for parents.
Skidding for Safety's Sake
Driver's ed just doesn't cut it. Ford's "Driving Skills for Life" program provided 700 lucky teens with hands-on training for real-world emergencies.
Top 10 Best Vehicles for Seniors in 2007
Seniors often have special concerns when buying a new car. Our 2007 list spotlights 10 stylish, high-quality vehicles — in a wide price range — that make driving convenient and safe.
What real people are saying about the 2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review: "I had driven less than 700 miles on my car when I was rear-ended by a tractor trailer at a stoplight. The truck skidded for more than 45-50 feet. The car was smashed up to the backseat. There was no trunk left. My car was totaled. The police officer said that the car did its job and that he would recommend getting another. My son's car seat was intact. (He wasn't in the car.) There was glass all over the backseat. However, the impact stopped at the backseat. I plan on buying one again. Hopefully this one lasts longer than 20 days."
Favorite Features: "I liked the driver information center because I paid more attention to the way I was driving to gain better gas mileage. I loved the red lights on all the gauges at night."
Suggested Improvements: "More comfortable driver seat. Better storage area — there isn't much — and the cupholders are awkward and not big enough. Noise against cloth when sunroof is open." — wvu
Review: "I had driven less than 700 miles on my car when I was rear-ended by a tractor trailer at a stoplight. The truck skidded for more than 45-50 feet. The car was smashed up to the backseat. There was no trunk left. My car was totaled. The police officer said that the car did its job and that he would recommend getting another. My son's car seat was intact. (He wasn't in the car.) There was glass all over the backseat. However, the impact stopped at the backseat. I plan on buying one again. Hopefully this one lasts longer than 20 days."
