Driving tips
Drive safely with pets in cars
Is your pet free-ranging in the car? Better check local laws and crate or tether her up.
When renting bikes & scooters keep safety in mind
Before you rent a scooter, bicycle or other personal transportation device, learn electric scooter safety and bicycle safety rules.
Ways to make your traffic merging safer on roads
Travelers can drive defensively and take precautions to prevent merging collisions.
Mobile help and quick tips after a car accident
Mobile apps allow you to alert your agent and your insurance company within moments of having a crash.
Put the brakes on aggressive driving
Keep an eye out for busy roads, stress, traffic jams and other dangerous driving conditions.
What to do when your teenager has a car accident
A teenager’s first car accident can be traumatic. Consider these tips to help prepare your teen before an accident happens and what to do if one occurs.
Benefits and safety tips for Uber and Lyft
Ridesharing is a convenient and budget-friendly way to get around. These tips might help you stay safe.
Attention teen drivers: Buckle up for seat belt safety
How you can help your teens make seat belt safety a habit.
Avoid these risks or you may fall asleep at the wheel
Drowsy driving can impair reflexes and lead to disaster. Try these tips to stay alert.
Bike to work? Boost your commuting safety
Learn how to stay safe when you bike to work.
Driving tips for traffic jams
Getting stuck in traffic is unavoidable sometimes, so here's how to be safer about it.
Driving distractions and how to avoid them
Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous driving distractions, but here are some others.
Safety tips for driving while pregnant
Seat belt adjustments and more safety tips to consider when driving while pregnant.
Information about intersection rules and red light cameras
Running a red light is a bad idea, but in some places it can also mean a surprise ticket.
How to use driver assist features safely
Assisted driving features are on the rise, but these technologies can't drive for you. Consider our tips for using this technology.
Night driving and headlight glare
A dangerous aspect of night driving is the blinding glare from oncoming headlights. Discover tips to reduce headlight glare when driving at night.
What drivers should be ready to do if they are pulled over
It's likely to happen, so advise your children what to do when pulled over by police.
Safely share the road with large trucks
Sharing the road with big trucks can be nerve-racking. Here are some safety tips to consider.
Sharing the road with farm vehicles
Stay alert for tractors and other farm vehicles when driving in rural areas.
Can someone else drive my car?
Discover what happens if someone else drives your car and gets into an accident.
Additional driving tips
- The Benefits of Emergency Road Service Coverage
- First Time Car Insurance: What You Should Know
- Use Less Gas with These Fuel Efficiency Tips
- Ways to Avoid Drinking And Driving
- Teen Driving 101: A Step-by-Step Test of Essential Driving Skills
- Where are Animal (Deer) Collisions Most Likely?
- How to Check Tire Pressure
- How To Deal With Parking Lot Accidents
- Use Less Gas with These Fuel Efficiency Tips
- 5 Ways to Boost Security for Cars
- Ways to Help with Teen Driving Safety
- What Happens if Your Car Is Totaled?
- What to Do If You Put the Wrong Fuel in a Car
- What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down
- What to Do if Your Car Has Flood Damage
- Auto Manufacturers Recalled a Record Number of Cars
- What to Know About ABS on Motorcycles
- How to Avoid Door Dings in Parking Lots
- Texting While Driving Includes Growing Mobile Web Use
- How to Jump Start a Car
- Air Bag Safety Tips: How to Maximize Effectiveness
- Is Your Loved One Too Old to Drive
- Buying the Best Child Car Seat
- Help Make Your Commute Safe and Sane
- Motorcycle Maintenance: Spring Checklist
- Latest Car Safety Features Becoming Must-haves
- New Requirements for Backup Camera Systems
- Prevent Parking Lot Crashes
- Installing Car Seats Properly Could Help Save Lives
- Be Alert at Rest Areas & Choose Stops Wisely
- Immediate Steps to Take if You Hit a Deer
- Air Bag Safety Tips: How to Maximize Effectiveness
- How to Prevent Backover Car Accident Deaths
- Car Theft Prevention – How to Help Protect Your Car
- Protect Your Vehicle From Gas Theft
- How to Find the Best First Car for Your Teen Driver
- Car Insurance Fraud
- Defensive Driving Tips
- Renting a Car is About More than Just Price
- 8 quick steps to take if your gas pedal sticks
- Motorcycle Safety Tips
- Should You Buy an Electric Car?
- Should You Repair or Replace Your Car
- Simple Tips for Owning and Maintaining a Car
- Teen Texting and Driving
- What is Auto Telematics? How Can it Help Lower My Insurance?
- The Differences Between Moped and Scooter
- Staying Safe at Railroad Crossings
- The Real Consequences of Drunk Driving
- Can You Drive Safely in Every Type of Severe Weather?
- Car Battery Replacement Tips
- Teen Driver Safety Tips for Prom and Graduation
- School Bus Safety
- Manual vs. Automatic Transmissions
The information in this article was obtained from various sources not associated with State Farm®. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under our policy. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information.