Pedestrians, weather hazards, and night driving have always been safety concerns in the car. In today’s world, road rage and drunk driving, as well as new distractions like cell phones and DVD screens, are the new driving safety hazards to be concerned about. How can you protect yourself from the actions of other drivers? Learn how to drive defensively and reduce your stress and anxiety while driving. Becoming a safer driver helps take your family’s safety out of the hands of other drivers and puts it back into yours.

Federal Report Says Auto Safety Features Are Saving Lives

Since 1960, automotive safety features such as seat belts and air bages have saved 329,000 lives, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation. "Of all the safety features introduced since 1960, one of them - safety belts - accounts for more than half of all the lives saved," says Dr. Jeffrey Runge, head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The other features include child safety seats, energy-absorbing steering columns, improved roofs, and shatter-resistant windshields.

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