It’s enough to wear a seatbelt below your shoulder
Many people think that seatbelt will work as long as you buckle up. Unfortunately, it is the wrong idea as it will lead upper body more vulnerable to injuries in case of the crash.
Multitasking is possible while driving
We have only 24h in a day, and we try to use them as efficient as we can. Unfortunately, there are cases when it’s not the safest decision. Especially while driving, we try t
Longer cars are always more stable
Length is only one of the parameters that influence car’s stability, but it does not determine it alone. There are many other factors, like the vertical and horizontal positi
Laws banning texting while driving always reduce accidents
Although it may seem reasonable that banning texting while driving should reduce the number of accidents, it is not always true. When such law is introduced, some people will not s
Seatbelts and airbags cause more harm than good
This misconception is one of the most dangerous, as it makes some people not using the seatbelts while driving. Research shows that wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of death
AWD helps to dodge obstacles
Some people believe, that the All Wheels Drive can help them to omit obstacles on the road. However, how a vehicle responds in emergency or racetrack-type maneuvers is determined m
ABS will decrease braking distance even on snow and ice
Some people think that ABS system can slow down a car even on such slippery surfaces as ice or snow. It will always help to keep control of your vehicle and aid you to steer it aro
All-season tyres offer more traction on wet roads
Some people think, that if they substitute their summer tyres with the all-season ones, they will gain on traction on wet roads. However, in reality all-season tyres perform better
Red cars are more likely to get pulled over
A lot of people claim that red cars actually do get nailed for speeding more often than any others. However according to one study, it turns out that the most tickets for speed in
Using the phone is as safe as talking to a passanger
A lot of people claim that if you use a hands-free device for talking on the phone, you are as safe as when you are talking to a passenger. However, a passenger can actually see th