Do you feel safe and sound each and every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle or ride as a passenger?

If the answer is no, what are you doing to lessen the fears of being involved in a serious accident at some point and time?

For millions of drivers and passengers, vehicle safety is a huge issue, especially given the fact that more than 38,000 people were killed on America’s roadways as recently as 2015.

With that in mind, what can you do to better educate yourself in terms of roadway safety whenever you are riding in a vehicle?

Internet is Good Learning Vehicle

So that you are better prepared in terms of safety whenever on the roads, keep a few things in mind as you look to be both a safer driver and passenger:

1. Vehicle safety websites

One of the best safety tools you can have at your disposal is vehicle safety websites.

From automakers to those in the auto business who write about vehicle safety on a regular basis, use these different websites to become better acquainted with how to make you and your loved ones safer.

You can start by doing a general Google search of vehicle safety tips.

Such a search will point you in the direction of all kinds of vehicle safety information, some of which includes lane-changing warning systems, usage of backup camera systems, automatic braking tools, plus much more.

While there are countless sites out there promoting vehicle safety, some cover a wide gamut of information, with others more focused on one area of vehicle protection.

Either way, be sure to visit these sites and learn from them.

That education you receive could one day end up saving your life and the lives of others.

2. Online videos

What individual doesn’t like to occasionally sit down at his or her computer (or use their mobile device) and watch a video or two?

That said some videos may end up saving your life one day, so take them seriously.

For instance, a number of vehicle safety videos on the popular site YouTube may very well be worth your viewing.

One example is that of what can happen when teens drink and drive on prom night or when they graduate. The consequences as too many parents unfortunately know can be deadly.

For parents out there with teens going to the prom and/or graduating soon, such videos can be not only educational, but be a real turning point in whether or not kids drink and drive when given the opportunity.

Don’t be afraid for one second to sit your teen down and have them watch videos showing the oftentimes deadly ramifications of drinking and driving.

While some teens may be shocked with what they see, it can prove a real eye-opening experience, one that can keep them alive for years to come.

3. Social media

Lastly, social media is another great tool that drivers and passengers can use to their advantage in regards to roadway safety.

One example would be following the different automakers, auto industry safety experts, organizations dedicated to safe driving etc. on their different social media platforms. In doing so, you can learn about the latest law and regulations being proposed to make driving safer nationwide, along with research and stats to show where shortcomings are showing up.

Just as many businesses use social media to promote their brands, you as a consumer should use it to learn as much as you can about driving safety.

In the end, being a more educated driver and/or passenger could prove to be a matter of life and death.