Driving Safety

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CARJACKINGS EPIDEMIC| What Would YOU Do?

Carjackings are becoming a pandemic and it’s not just happening in certain cities it’s happening everywhere, gas/charging stations in parking lots, and apartment complexes. We’re starting to see it more and more and you need to be aware of your situation of what’s going on around you. Here are some tips, carjackings, and some tips so this doesn’t happen to you!

dangerous pothole driving safety

Watch Out for Potholes!

The very cold weather we’ve experienced this season, mixed with a few warm days, has really taken a toll on our roadways. Some of the potholes on the road are already like craters on the moon, while other are getting larger every day that traffic drives right through them. As the potholes grow, the damage to your vehicle becomes a safety risk and can take a chunk out of your wallet.

Top 4 Causes Of Summer Car Breakdowns

Top 4 Causes Of Summer Car Breakdowns

It’s common to get busy and put off car maintenance (we’ve all been there)—but preventing minor issues from becoming major car trouble is easier and less expensive than you think. In fact, proper car care can save you up to $1,200 a year in emergency repairs, says automotive expert Lauren Fix. Here are her tips for bypassing the most common warm weather car issues without breaking a sweat.

Parking Lots Become Danger Zones at Holliday Time

Drivers on Naughty List as Parking Lots Become Danger Zones at Holiday Time!

This past holiday season, malls provided one-stop shopping for more than the ordinary patrons. Thieves, panhandlers, drive-by purse snatchers, car robbers and other such predators can always find almost anything they want in the extensive parking lots surrounding the malls. Read some handy car tips and tricks for staying safe by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach!

Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0 on the Teen Driving BMW Tour

BMW Teen Driving – Highlighting the dangers of distracted driving

It’s no surprise that teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States. According to AAA, about 963,000 drivers aged 16 to19 were involved in police-reported crashes in 2013, resulting in 383,000 injuries and 2,865 deaths. The Car Coach 2.0, Shelby Fix, and BMW professional driving instructor and motorsport competitor, Kevin York, are available to provide safety tips for parents and their teen drivers.

road rage stats

Breaking Down Road Rage

Which gender is more prone to road rage? What are the top actions that are most likely to incite road rage? What are the road rage capitals of America? Have you ever wondered about the stats behind road rage? Check out the handy and informative infographic from the British lorry company Walker Movements.

Lauren Fix on 2 Wheels: A Glimpse into getting a Motorcycle License

 by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® I just got my motorcycle license! It was one of those things that I went back and forth about because the only way it would ever happen was to take a motorcycle safety and training course.
 So Paul, my husband, and I took the Ride with a P.R.I.D.E. class …

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