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Hands-Free Cell Phones Still Distract Drivers

What you can do: Unless it’s an emergency, stay off the phone while driving.

5 Ways to Beat Obama at the Fuel Economy Game

What you can do: Break bad driving habits, such as aggressive driving, and learn to use cruise-control wisely.

Most Likely to Die, Least Likely to Buckle Up

What you can do: Set clear car rules for your teens, just as you would set house rules, and have them sign a contract.

Avoid the Car Seat Mistakes Most Parents Make

What you can do: Make sure your child is in a booster seat if he or she is under 4 foot 9 but too big for a car seat, and pay attention to how the seat-belt straps touch the child’s body.

7 Ways to Have a Healthy Road Trip

What you can do: Plan wisely, pack smartly, and include some easy exercising in your itinerary.

Why Slouching Puts Tweens in Danger

What you can do: Regardless of age, keep your child in a car seat until he or she is at least 4 foot 9. Find a booster seat made for older kids, if necessary.

How to Protect Yourself from Highway Crashes

What you can do: Control your own speeding by knowing your speed type; protect yourself by not going too fast or too slow.

Alcohol and Driving Don't Mix, Even Hours Later

What you can do: Get a designated driver, or avoid all alcohol if you're driving. You cannot drink minimally and drive safely within a six-hour window.

Distracted Driving Addressed by Politicians, Scientists, and Advocates

What you can do: You know it's dangerous, so stop doing it!

Obama Bans Cellphone Use by Feds [Take our POLL!]

What you can do: Put the phone away—then take our poll. Do you support the idea of totally banning cellphone use behind the wheel?