Dead Battery? No Need to Open the Hood
Safety Tips
Dread that rattling noise the car makes when your battery has a hard time starting? You can get out the jumper cables, find someone with a car to help or call road…
Don’t Be Left on the Side of the Road: Summer Driving Tips
Safety Tips
Independence Day (July 4) is the busiest day of the year for emergency roadside assistance calls and a reminder to “weatherize” your car. Summer heat and unexpected…
Tips on Saving Gas
Safety Tips
The national average retail price of a gallon of regular gasoline in March 2011 was $3.63. In 2000 it was $1.60. Ouch! Did you know it's possible to improve fuel…
Safety First: Is Your Seat Belt Properly Fastened?
Safety TipsIt is safest for those in wheelchairs to sit in the vehicle’s seat rather than the wheelchair, if possible. Seat belts are the best defense against accidents,…
Safety tips: Why Anchor a Wheelchair in Accessible Vehicle?
Safety TipsVehicles right off the line that have no accessible or adaptive equipment are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and a…
Flying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride
Safety TipsFlying to Canada? You Might See Prince William and His Bride
Heads up Anglophiles: After their April wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton will tour Canada…
5-Star Safety Ratings Effective on 2011 Vehicles
Safety Tips
With the new 5-Star Safety Ratings System of 2011 and 2012, it is safer for seniors and those with disabilities to drive. High-tech safety features can…
Tips on Buying Auto Insurance for Those with Disabilities
Safety Tips
Are you a safe driver? Discount! Are you married? Discount! Is your vehicle modified in any way? Oops. Modified vehicles send up red flags to insurance companies.…
Buyer Beware: Tips on Purchasing Used Products
Safety Tips
Buying used wheelchair parts or van parts may seem like a no-brainer. Just browse eBay or Craigslist. But if the part collapses or fails, you may end up…
Tips on Finding Roadside Assistance to Fit Your Needs
Safety TipsWhen your vehicle dies on the road or you have a flat tire or dead battery, you need help, especially if you are a person with disabilities. Thank goodness for roadside…