According to a study by Daimler-Benz, if passenger car drivers have a 0.5-second additional warning time, about 60% of rear-end collisions can be prevented. An extra second of warning time can prevent about 90% of rear-end collisions.*
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With Pulse® on board, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ve done everything
you can to protect yourself and your family from “the Other Guy.”
MORE AMERICANS DIED IN CAR CRASHES SINCE 2000 THAN BOTH WORLD WARS
Since January 2000, more Americans have died in car crashes than did in both World Wars, and the overwhelming majority of the wrecks were caused by speeding, drunk or distracted drivers, according to government data. “Where’s the social outrage? There should be social...
SPEED, DISTRACTED DRIVING MAKE U.S. SAFETY BOARD’S ‘MOST WANTED’
Federal safety advocates are targeting three of the worst habits by drivers that kill more than 10,000 people a year: speeding, impaired driving and distractions from electronic gadgets. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board unveiled its “Most Wanted” list of...
WHY PARENTS SHOULD BE ROLE MODELS ON THE ROAD
For teens, getting behind the wheel is a right of passage—and the stress of having a new teen driver is a right of passage for parents as well. Although many mom and dads have prepared themselves for the process of teaching their teens how to drive, what they may not...
IS HANDS-FREE PHONE USE SAFE WHILE DRIVING?
Most people know just how dangerous it can be to text and drive or hold a phone for a conversation while behind the wheel. To overcome these risks, many people rely on hands-free systems to talk and drive. Are hands-free devices safe to use when driving, or are they...
STAYING SAFE ON SUMMER ROAD TRIPS
For many Americans, summer doesn’t quite feel like summer without a road trip. Whether you’re traveling regionally or nationally, you should follow a pre-trip checklist to make sure your car is ready for the long haul. Your checklist should include two categories of...
WHY STANDARD BRAKE LIGHTS DON’T DO ENOUGH TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
No one plans on getting into a car accident, but they still happen every day. Millions of accidents occur in the U.S. each year, and thousands of deaths and injuries result. Rear-end collisions make up a significant portion of these accidents—37%, in fact. You might...
STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF REAR-END COLLISIONS
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in the U.S. Although insurance coverage will take care of the property damage and pay the medical expenses, prevention is always preferable. Consider using the following simple strategies for...
WHAT KINDS OF INJURIES ARE COMMON IN REAR-END COLLISIONS?
Rear-end collisions are extremely common—and dangerous. Even at slow speeds, these kinds of collisions can cause a long list of potentially serious injuries. Preventing these collisions, and the resulting injuries, from occurring is why Pulse® exists. Here is a look...
HOW TO AVOID DISTRACTIONS WHILE DRIVING
Everyone knows that distracted driving is dangerous. It’s one of the top causes of traffic accidents. The following tips can help you avoid distractions and keep your attention on the road. To protect yourself from distracted drivers who may be behind your car,...
TALKING TO YOUR TEEN ABOUT SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
Learning to drive and taking the car out for the first time alone is a right of passage for teenagers—and their parents. One of the most valuable lessons you can pass on to your teenager is the importance of safe driving. Teaching them that safe driving matters will...