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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Why is it so hard to start a car in the winter?

You hop inside your car to escape the brutal winter winds and fumble with your frigid keys, only to find that your car won't start when you turn the ignition. What's going on? It's probably one of three problems.

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  • How Crash Testing Works
    How Crash Testing Works

    Crash test dummies have been the subject of public service announcements, cartoons, parodies, even the name of a band. Real crash test dummies, however, are true life-savers as an integral part of automotive crash tests. See more »

  • How Defensive Driving Works
    How Defensive Driving Works

    At its core, defensive driving is all about anticipation -- knowing what other drivers are going to do in advance and getting out of the way. You don't need a course to learn this stuff; all you need is a little common sense. See more »

  • How do you stop an out-of-control car?
    How do you stop an out-of-control car?

    Generally speaking, a well-maintained, modern car is safe to drive. But what if something fails? What happens if road or weather conditions quickly change? Do you know what to do? See more »

  • How Driving on Ice Works
    How Driving on Ice Works

    Icy, snow-covered roads may look like something out of a storybook, but driving on them can be something out of a nightmare. How can you navigate them safely? See more »

  • How DUI Works
    How DUI Works

    We all know DUI is a problem, and for many, a tragedy. So how do blood alcohol levels, police procedures and DUI punishment work? What can you do to keep your friends and family safe when you've been out drinking? See more »

  • How Hydroplaning Works
    How Hydroplaning Works

    Wet, slippery roads are one of the major dangers that drivers face, especially because they increase the chances of hydroplaning. What should you do if you start to lose control of your car during a heavy downpour of rain? See more »

  • How Road Rage Works
    How Road Rage Works

    Take a 3000-pound car, add a dash of traffic, and lots of frustration and what do you have? A potentially dangerous emotional state called road rage. Learn how you can negotiate the roads without blowing your top or someone else's. See more »

  • How the Jaws of Life Work
    How the Jaws of Life Work

    The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives. See more »

  • How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
    How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

    This winter make sure your car is as prepared as you are. Going the extra mile by getting your vehicle ready for winter and learning what it takes to drive safely through ice and snow could save your life. See more »

  • How to Steer Out of a Skid
    How to Steer Out of a Skid

    Most drivers are trained to fear the slide. But as any professional driving instructor will tell you, you need to learn to embrace the slide. See more »

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