A collection of articles to help you stay safe while driving

These articles from State Farm® will help you and your car stay protected whether you're driving in town or on the open road.

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.

Pet travel safety tips

Traveling with a dog or cat? Plan for pet safety in cars, boats, campgrounds and airplanes.

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.

Intersection Safety 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.

Share the road with farm vehicles

Driving in rural areas requires keeping alert for tractors and other farm vehicles.

Can someone else drive my car?

Discover what happens if someone else drives your car and gets into an accident.

Put the brakes on aggressive driving

Keep an eye out for busy roads, stress, traffic jams and other dangerous driving conditions.

Additional driving tips

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.