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The Car Driving and Safety Channel offers safety tips and expert advice. Become a better driver with the Car Driving and Safety Channel.

Accidents & Hazardous Conditions
Auto Safety Testing
Safety & Regulatory Devices

Accidents & Hazardous Conditions
How to avoid rollover accidents, understand the consequences of DUI, avoid road rage and drive safely in the winter are among Accidents & Hazardous Conditions topics.
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Auto Safety Testing
Auto safety testing methods have come a long way in the past few years, which helps manufacturers improve the overall safety of their vehicles. In this section, you'll find articles all about auto safety testing.
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- How do automakers use independent research?
- How is active automotive safety tested?
Safety & Regulatory Devices
In the Safety & Regulatory Devices section you'll find tools and technology intended to keep drivers and passengers safe, from car seats and airbags to red-light camera technology.
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Top 5 Driving & Safety Videos

Along with the freedom a driver's license offers, there's the weighty responsibility of driving safely. With that said, how can you beat a speed camera?

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Dealing with Traffic

Driving Tips From GM Goodwrench

Car Crash and Injury Research

Child Passenger Safety Tips

5 Crash Test Videos

Crash tests and crash test dummies are referenced often in popular culture, but how much do you really know about the process?

What if I never changed the oil in my car?

The oil in a car is a necessity that keeps things lubricated and running smooth. But what happens if you never change it? And how long can you really go?