Driving tips
How to merge onto the highway
For safer merging, you should never assume other motorists will make room for you. Read these tips from State Farm to learn how to merge lanes and help prevent merging accidents.
Attention teen drivers: Buckle up for seat belt safety
Teen drivers sacrifice important protection when they don't buckle up. Help make seat belt safety a habit with tips from this video.
Driving tips for traffic jams
These driving tips for traffic jams can help you stay safe when you're navigating heavy traffic.
Avoid these risks or you may fall asleep at the wheel
Help prevent drowsy driving by knowing the dangers, identifying warning signs and learning about technology that could prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue.
Driving distractions and how to avoid them
Driving distractions endanger drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Here are common driving distractions and tips on how you can help avoid them.
Information about intersection rules and red light cameras
Intersections can be dangerous for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians alike. Learn the basics about red light cameras and how they work.
Night driving and headlight glare
Blinding headlight glare is a dangerous aspect of night driving. Read on to discover tips on how to avoid the glare from oncoming headlights and get home safely.
What drivers should be ready to do if they are pulled over
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be stressful and scary, especially if you're not sure how to handle the situation. Read these tips to be prepared.
Use less gas with these fuel efficiency tips
You can improve fuel efficiency and save money at the pump with these simple driving tips.
Texting while driving includes growing mobile web use
Texting while driving is one distraction and the use of mobile web services on the road has increased for drivers overall posing an equal or greater concern.
Help make your commute safe and sane
Want a safer commute? There are things you can do to help make sure you commute safely, such as eliminating distractions. Read these tips from State Farm.
Rest area safety tips
Rest areas can be convenient places to take a break. Here’s some rest area safety tips for pulling over at highway rest stops.
Preventing backovers and rearview safety
Backover deaths usually happen near the home and tragically, involve children. What every driver needs to know to help prevent backover deaths.
Defensive driving tips
Speeding/offensive driving can lead to fatal car crashes. Learn defensive driving tips to stay safe on the road in this commonsense article from State Farm.
Staying safe at railroad crossings
It may be tempting to accelerate or drive across the railroad tracks against the signal but the risk is too high. Use common sense.
The real consequences of drunk driving
Consequences of drunk driving include accident, injuries and death, jail time, DUI/DWI penalties, license suspension and higher insurance rates.
Can you drive safely in severe weather?
Severe weather can be deadly, especially if you're driving in it. Learn more about driving safely in ice, snow, rain, fog and other severe weather events.
School bus safety tips
Safety tips for children and parents as they wait at the bus stop, cross the street, and enter/exit the bus. Plus tips for bus drivers as they transport the kids.
Manual vs. automatic transmissions
Before purchasing a vehicle, consider the differences between manual vs automatic transmission and your options by power source.
Safety tips for driving while pregnant
To help stay safe when driving while pregnant, read these driving tips —including tips for using your seat belt while pregnant.
Quick steps to take if your gas pedal sticks
If your gas pedal sticks, do you know what to do? State Farm offers helpful tips on what to do, and on preventative technology such as Smart Throttle.
Accident tips
What to do when your teenager has a car accident
A car accident as a teen can be tricky. Let us walk you through several tips to help prepare your teen before an accident happens and what to do after one occurs.
What to do after a car accident: A step-by-step guide
In a car crash? Stay calm and follow these simple steps: Check for injuries, call the police, exchange info, document the scene and report to your insurer.
What to do when you hit a deer
Even if you're vigilant, auto-deer collisions can happen. Learn what to do next.
How likely are you to have an animal collision?
What can you do to avoid hitting animals when driving? This animal collision study from State Farm ranks states by the chance potential drivers had of hitting an animal.
How to avoid door dings in parking lots
A door ding here, a dent or scratch there. Can they be avoided? State Farm® offers parking tips to help you avoid door dings.
What happens if your car is totaled?
If your car is totaled, the repair costs would be more than the car is worth. Learn your options for a totaled car and what to discuss with your agent.
How to deal with parking lot accidents
Parking lot accidents can be a common hassle for drivers. State Farm offers some advice for what to do if you’re involved in a fender bender.
Sharing the road
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, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.
Bike to work? Boost your commuting safety
Bicycle commuting can be beneficial to your health as well as the environment. If you bike to work, learn how to stay safe on your two-wheel commute.
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.
Sharing the road with farm vehicles
Rural driving might be relaxing but these roads are shared with farm vehicles and can have risks. Here are tips to help when driving in rural areas.
Safely share the road with large trucks
Driving near large trucks can be scary, but fear not. These tips can help you safely share the road with large trucks.
Auto insurance questions
Can someone else drive my car?
Discover what happens if someone else drives your car and gets into an accident.
First time car insurance: Your guide to insurance independence
Learn how to get car insurance for the first time while managing costs through multi-policy strategies and tech-based savings programs.
What to do if your car has flood damage
If floodwater partially or fully submerges your car, don’t start it. Consider following this flood damage checklist and file a claim if needed.
Cost of car insurance fraud
Car insurance fraud costs us all. Avoid becoming a victim. Spot common types of car fraud and help combat the issue.
When should seniors stop driving?
Driving may offer independence, but elderly loved ones experiencing driving difficulties is a very real consideration. Here’s how to broach the discussion.
What is rental car coverage and how does it work?
Understand your options before getting rental car insurance through a rental car company. Double check whether you’re already covered or if it’s necessary to purchase more coverage.
What is telematics and how is it used?
Learn what telematics means, how driving data like speed and mileage is collected via devices or apps and how it's used in usage-based auto insurance programs.
Car and driving safety
Put the brakes on aggressive driving
Stay alert for the signs of aggressive driving in other drivers — or perhaps even road rage bubbling up in you.
Avoid these risks or you may fall asleep at the wheel
Help prevent drowsy driving by knowing the dangers, identifying warning signs and learning about technology that could prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue.
How to use driver assist features safely
Driver assist safety features help drivers but should not replace good driving habits. Get some safe driving tips for using this technology.
How to help prevent car theft
Theft stats may have you wondering; how do I protect my car? Learn how to prevent car theft with measures including car alarms, VIN etching and more.
Protect your vehicle from gas theft
Check out these gas theft prevention tips to help keep thieves from stealing fuel from your vehicle.
How to help prevent drinking and driving
Drinking and driving may result in serious injury, fatality, damage and legal ramifications. Help protect yourself from the dangers of drunk driving.
Additional auto articles
Buying an electric car
When looking to buy an electric car, what questions should you ask? We also provide information about charging units and the average cost to charge each year.
Should you repair or replace your car?
Is it time to get a new car or is it best to repair the vehicle you already have?
Drive safely with pets in cars
Learn how to drive safely with your pet or dog. No matter where you're headed, it's important to think about everyone who'll be traveling with you, especially children and pets.
New car safety features to consider
Choosing a car can take some time. Here are some car safety features to consider when you are looking to buy a new vehicle.
Preventing backovers and rearview safety
Backover deaths usually happen near the home and tragically, involve children. What every driver needs to know to help prevent backover deaths.
Car seat basics: Safety tips and how to install one
Learn about the basic types of car seats and tips for car seat safety to help protect your kids in the case they are involved in a car accident.
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.