The Matter of Car Touchscreens
Consider the juxtaposition of the cell phone and the in-car cell phone: Nearly everyone owns a cell phone and the LCD touchscreen is a standard in almost every new car. Both are fundamentally the same thing—a touch/tap/swipe interface. This form of control requires visual concentration. You have to look at what you are trying to […]
Will Self-Driving Cars Create Even More Distracted Drivers?
Distracted driving is one of the most significant road safety hazards we’re currently facing. According to the Center for Disease Control, it causes more than 1,000 injuries and nine fatalities every day in the United States. Whether drivers are taking their eyes off the road to check their phone, eating lunch, or putting on makeup, […]
Leading Causes of Car Accidents and How you Can Prevent Them
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately very common in the United States, taking thousands of lives and causing severe and minor injuries every year. Driving safely and following traffic laws reduce the risk of your getting into a car accident. However, the frustrating truth is that you cannot be assured that all the other drivers on […]
Accidents Happen…
The thing about accidents, of course, is they’re unpredictable. They just kind of happen usually at a time (and in a place) that’s not convenient. They are also stressful and that’s pretty much when our capacity to make good decisions is at a low ebb. Which is why it’s a good idea to be ready, […]
Your Right to Own a Car of the Future
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the NMA blog in February 2018. Still has a great perspective with some great information. Owning a car means you have arrived—a rite of passage that many of us looked forward to in our early years. Driving your own car under your own hand brought freedom and fun. […]
Car with Personality: Are we ready for this?
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on the NMA Blog in April 2018. We felt it still has resonance today. I admit…I have always named my cars and talked to them too. Not because I am a lonely and sad person but because I want to imbue good feelings in my space—talking to my car […]
The Hidden Danger of Buying a Used Connected Car
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on the September 2018 NMA Blog. It still has important advice for those interested in purchasing a used connected car. The media has made much ado about remote car hacking and it is a serious concern but there is another concern that could potentially be more devastating for a […]
5 Tips for a Successful Road Trip with Seniors
Road trips have become one of the best outdoor activities to pursue with friends or loved ones, but they do not need to be limited only to the younger audience. If you choose to take elderly passengers along with you on a journey, no matter the length, here are five ways to ensure their safety, […]
We Don’t Need No Street Surveillance
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director and Joe Cadillic, MassPrivatel Blog The Street Surveillance Watch Blog comes to you biweekly on the National Motorists Association Blog. If you have comments or suggestions, write a comment after this blog or contact us at nma@motorists.org. We Don’t Want No Street Surveillance Joe and I have been wrestling […]
7 New Auto Tech Products to Watch In 2020
This past decade was a trendsetter in the automobile revolution and modernization. Each year, automakers launch new vehicles in the market, but with the whirl of technology, these vehicles embrace new and diverse technologies. The year 2020 started with a massive spin and brought a slew of revolutionary products that will renovate vehicles even more. […]