As a driver, you should always ensure that everything in your car is working correctly before turning the key in the ignition. While it’s easy to get into auto-pilot mode and hope everything is in good condition, there are a few safety tips you should consider. By following this pre…
At some point in time, we all need to take our vehicles to get inspected. In some states, that time comes once a year, and depending on the state of your vehicle, the whole experience might fill you with dread. After all, we’re all a little wary of what a…
The B1049 Nissan code indicates a problem with the driver side airbag deployment circuit. This code is stored in the vehicle’s engine control module (ECM) when there is an issue with the airbag circuit that prevents the airbag from deploying properly in the event of a crash. Possible causes of…
Rear end collisions are one of the world’s most common car accidents. They are typically caused by distracted driving, but another leading cause is drivers following behind vehicles too closely. When you are following too closely behind another driver, you might need to give yourself more time to stop if…
While you’ve likely heard of defensive driving, offensive driving is just as common – but a lot worse. If you’re prone to frustration on the road or just plain road rage, you’ve likely engaged in some offensive driving. However, you don’t have to have these traits to be an offensive…
Driving in winter is often dangerous, especially when it’s rainy or just below freezing. Hazardous road conditions like black ice can form, leaving an unsuspecting driver skidding into a scary situation. And when driving on a wet road, being aware of the most slippery road conditions can help you to…
As a driver, many different types of hazards can happen while you’re on the road, no matter how experienced you are. One of the most dangerous hazards is skidding, which occurs when your tires lose their grip on the road. Unfortunately, if you cannot regain control of your car when…
You’ve probably felt the familiar smooth fabric of seat belt webbing each time you buckle up, but what are seat belts made of? The seat belt webbing must be strong enough to protect people in an accident while also being comfortable to wear, which creates restrictions on what fabrics can…
Wearing a seat belt when you drive is a legal requirement in almost every U.S. state. And in over 50% of the US, passengers must also be wearing seat belts. No matter your state’s requirements, the threat of a car accident should be enough to ensure you repair a seat…
If you’ve never experienced an airbag deployment, count yourself lucky. Airbags are necessary, life-saving pieces of technology that are most likely to deploy after you’ve been in a car accident. While we can be thankful for their inclusion in our cars, we can also be thankful to have never personally…
