Top 3 Vehicles for Safety

As technology improves throughout the years, so does our cars. Vehicle safety ratings has increased in the past few years, meeting the mark of IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). These cars have been ranked "Good", (compared to Good, Acceptable, Average, Poor) in nearly every area of crash test reports. 

Cross referencing reports from Consumer Reports, Forbe, Edmunds and more we have found these three vehicles to make the top of each list. 

#1 Acura TL 2007

The Acura TL scored extremely well in nearly every measure. From leg/foot protection to the safety cage, this car was built with protection in mind. The TL also includes side airbags, daytime running lights and electronic stability control. 

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#2 Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class

According to USA NEWS- Vehicle Rankings and Reviews, the C-Class received a 9.6/10 on the safety and reliability ratings report. Cars.com has shared the C-Class ratings in the top category of "Good" as well. With the added ratings of increased neck and head protection as well, this vehicles represents very reliable protection. 

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#3 Honda Pilot 2004 

Safety rankings averaged anywhere from 9.2-9.5/10 among all major car review websites. These websites promoted the Pilots excessive ability to protect the driver and front passenger. Among the more affordable and mid-sized SUV's, the Honda Pilot is a great vehicle for many reasons. 

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Remember to drive safely and responsibly. 

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Traveling on Memorial Day Weekend

TIPS FOR TRAVELING

Taking advantage of that extra day off this weekend sounds great. It opens up possibilities to visit family, experience the great out doors, or taking time off for a mini vacation. Whatever the reason is for your holiday travels, please remember to drive safe this weekend.

Taking precautions before you leave this weekend could be the difference between a happy get-a-way or a weekend disaster. Here are the easiest ways to prevent those pesky, problematic issues.

• Check your battery, especially if its a few years old
• Top off fluids
• Check the tire pressure 

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Looking at your weekend budget would be wise for fellow vacationers this weekend as well. This doesn't mean you have to find a use for every penny but a good overall understanding of hotel and restaurant prices would be a great head start. As you have heard, time is money, and thinking that way on the road wouldn't hurt. Traveling during off hours of the day would save you time on the highway and freeway, meaning better mpg, translating into more money in your tank. 

Last of all, preparing for the future weather forecasts is a must. Mother Nature tends to have a sense of humor during the days we plan special events. Being prepared for anything would keep that vacation smile on your face for the whole weekend.

Relax, enjoy your time off and celebrate the holiday weekend the best way you know how! 

Tips & Tricks for High School Grads

High School graduation is almost here! Along with the celebration of high school graduation comes more inexperienced drivers on the road. This post isn't about dissing those new drivers that might be reading this today, but more of a quick help guide. 

Police Officers

Getting pulled over by an officer has to be one of the most traumatic things that could ever happen to a teenager, I am sure of it. I have seen crying, cursing, and deep depression take place of a teenagers mind all at once before the officer even gets to the window! As funny as it may be at times, i'm sure preventing this event would make many more teenagers happy. 

• Speeding. In the biggest of cities, officers are not worried about people getting the best mpg or beating the clock on freeways. Instead, they are worried about "Millage Death Rate" which is how many people die on the freeway per mile. When you look at speeding in the cost of death, the reward of being somewhere merely minutes before doesn't seem as great anymore. Besides, if you don't speed 10+ over the speed limit you don't have to worry about cops or dying and can think about driving safely to that amazing boy/girlfriends house! 
• Cellphones: It's not that hard, really. Texting shouldn't be happening we all know this. Depending on your location phone calls may be out of the question as well. That is, unless, you have a car that's capable of hands-free-bluetooth. This is an easy way to get pulled over. 
• Road RAGE! Yes, even the most petite of young women can be a force to recon with when she's behind the wheel of a Ford-150 or one of these bad boys.. "That guy just cut me off!" or "That dummy didn't even see ME!" are common reasons why drivers get mad. To show them a lesson you race right up against their rear bumper going 85 mph with eye's wide and bloodshot yelling profanities. This is only going to get you a lovely conversation with an officer or dead on the side of the highway. Please, just breath a few times, sing a happy song and continue driving. If you're the one that encourages road rage because of your own absentmindedness, make a big "SORRY" sign on a piece of paper with rainbows and butterflies and hold that up to your window. I'm sure all road rage will dissipate in seconds when they see that wonderful little board of yours. 

Overall, most of you young drivers will learn quickly and become great drivers soon enough. Please be  careful out there and have fun! 

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Special thanks to edmunds.com. To learn more about these tips and tricks visit here.