Archive for 'Safety' Category
Summertime is all about hitting the road for another adventure, but here at Younger Nissan of Frederick, we want to take the time to refresh you on some important information. The warm weather has more people hitting the road, whether in a car, on a bike, or just walking. This means you have to be […]
The seasons will be changing soon, and that means warmer weather is on the horizon. More people will be out and about taking in the spring weather, which means it’s important to slow down and keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists, and road workers! But that’s not the only thing you should watch out […]
February is coming to a close and that means that Spring will be here before we know it! With that being said, we’re sure that you’ve been planning out your next adventure, and before you hit the road we want to remind you to double-check/ restock your emergency kit for your car! Don’t have […]
Summer is the time to hit the road, but if you have a new driver on your hands it might be scary to let them take on the busy roads. Although the road tends to be more congested during the summer months, doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to teach young drivers. In fact, […]
Every car has one but not every driver uses it. Turn signals may be the most underutilized device in vehicles. Yet signaling is one of the most important actions you can make as a driver. By signaling you are warning other drivers of your impending moves to minimize hazardous surprises. Using a turning signal […]
It is important to be proactive about safety, especially in your neighborhood. As a society, we are fast paced people but there are places we need to slow down and the biggest is your neighborhood. Neighborhoods are full of all different kinds of people who use the streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks. Some people assume […]
Have you ever had the experience of driving along, minding your own business, and then encountering a driver with SUCH bad manners (or bad driving habits) that it made you see red? It’s happened to all of us, but unfortunately that anger is super dangerous. Normally you’d say “hey, blog, you know that I […]
Are you like me and, even though you’re kind of young, you have the eyes of an 85-year-old person whose favorite lifelong hobby has been staring directly into the sun? It’s not fun. I should have healthy, youthful eyeballs but instead, I get to wear Coke-bottle glasses and can’t really see at night. This […]
With spring here, we’re in for increased rainfall and therefore wet roads. This means that you’re at a much higher risk of hydroplaning on the road – a dangerous thing that can lead to a crash. This week’s blog, we’ll be talking about what you should do when you’re driving on a wet road, […]
When you’re out on the road, the things you’re paying attention to probably include what’s on the radio, the scenery, your passengers, the other vehicles on the road… and probably not your fuel level. Sure, you fill up when you have to, but it’s easy to let your tank get down to the bare […]