# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Is it safe to leave a 200 psi air tank in my trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-leave-a-200-psi-air-tank-in-my-trunk/105069)
**Author:** [@8rogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8rogan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-leave-a-200-psi-air-tank-in-my-trunk/105069 "2017-06-19T18:10:57Z")
I was wondering if i could keep a 200 psi portable air tank half full in my trunk without worrying about it exploding in the heat or any other bad things. Thanks --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey is possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-is-possessed/105065)
**Author:** [@dpetrosky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpetrosky1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-is-possessed/105065 "2017-06-19T00:23:22Z")
2010 Dodge Journey is possessed. Horn starts blowing all on it's own without warning. Cannot duplicate it when I want to (to a mechanic or shop) Will beep 1x or several. 2am or 6pm and all times in between. Could go 1 ho… --- ## ['Car Accidents Remain a Top Child Killer, and Belts a Reliable Savior'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accidents-remain-a-top-child-killer-and-belts-a-reliable-savior/104508)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accidents-remain-a-top-child-killer-and-belts-a-reliable-savior/104508 "2017-06-15T19:41:01Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/29/health/car-accidents-child-deaths-seat-belts.html --- ## [Is money wasted on a dash cam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-money-wasted-on-a-dash-cam/104573)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-money-wasted-on-a-dash-cam/104573 "2017-06-08T02:53:58Z")
I bought a dash cam because I thought it would be useful in case I'm ever in an accident. Then I got it and realized that, because it's too small to house a battery, it needs to be plugged into the USB port to be running… --- ## [How best to wire up a dash cam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-best-to-wire-up-a-dash-cam/104575)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-best-to-wire-up-a-dash-cam/104575 "2017-06-03T18:38:43Z")
I have a dash cam and I need to thread the cable under the glove compartment, up the passenger side window, and over the roof to the rearview mirror, to connect to the dash cam that will be clipped there. I don't know th… --- ## [Newer = Safer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-safer/103957)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-safer/103957 "2017-05-19T12:27:01Z")
We've had lots of discussions about how newer cars are safer than the 'good old days' of the 1950s-1970s. But this applies to much more recent cars, as shown by this collision between a 2015 Corolla and a 1998 Corolla: … --- ## [Spontaneous combustion with BMWs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-combustion-with-bmws/103853)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-combustion-with-bmws/103853 "2017-05-19T05:30:14Z")
What do you think ? --- ## [Red-light-runners on Youtube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-runners-on-youtube/100738)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-runners-on-youtube/100738 "2017-05-05T03:41:14Z")
We had red-light cameras in Albuquerque for a few years. We got all unhappy about them so took them out. I proposed that we keep them and post videos of red-light runners on Youtube, have a computer keep track of how o… --- ## [BMW Steering, Brake Simultaneous Failure with Bad Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-steering-brake-simultaneous-failure-with-bad-battery/103309)
**Author:** [@nitin\_vaidya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitin_vaidya)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-steering-brake-simultaneous-failure-with-bad-battery/103309 "2017-04-27T16:33:20Z")
My 2011 550i with 53K miles has this weird problem. It was towed due to a stall following loss control of steering and brakes - a safety issue. After driving for 30m-1h I suddenly got multiple different warning lights b… --- ## [Distracted Driving - a confession](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distracted-driving-a-confession/75430)
**Author:** [@DreadfulDrivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DreadfulDrivers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distracted-driving-a-confession/75430 "2017-04-26T20:43:55Z")
I"m unloading this confession almost six months after the incident in Westport, CT. My pride is still dented - 20 years of crash-free driving then I'm scuppered in my own driveway because I was distracted. = I’ll sa… --- ## [Safety tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-tips/102876)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-tips/102876 "2017-04-21T21:24:50Z")
Since it is car related, I thought this might be an interesting discussion. What car safety tips have you learned that you would like to share ? When making a left turn from a two highway, do NOT turn steering wheel … --- ## [Slippery when wet? Driving in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slippery-when-wet-driving-in-the-rain/96195)
**Author:** [@John\_Gentile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Gentile)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slippery-when-wet-driving-in-the-rain/96195 "2017-04-11T19:42:23Z")
While driving in a downpour at 65 MPH I was thinking that in my driver's ed class (in '63) we were always told never drive over 55 or you would hydroplane. And yet here I am doing 65 and people are passing me doing more … --- ## ['A baby is dead in Virginia. Now will the state do something about texting while driving?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-baby-is-dead-in-virginia-now-will-the-state-do-something-about-texting-while-driving/96154)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-baby-is-dead-in-virginia-now-will-the-state-do-something-about-texting-while-driving/96154 "2017-04-06T04:34:53Z")
--- ## [Do I need to replace struts ? how do I know?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-struts-how-do-i-know/102257)
**Author:** [@bobheyermusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobheyermusic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-struts-how-do-i-know/102257 "2017-03-27T17:05:44Z")
I have a great 850 1997. wife and I NEED this car. had a "nice " Volvo/Saab place for repairs for 7 yrs. we have spent a lot to keep car in good shape over 7 yrs......(recently I'm not sure I trust them---getting rude an… --- ## [Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biggest-spike-in-traffic-deaths-in-50-years-blame-apps/96504)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biggest-spike-in-traffic-deaths-in-50-years-blame-apps/96504 "2017-03-10T15:21:48Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/business/tech-distractions-blamed-for-rise-in-traffic-fatalities.html --- ## [Driving while stealing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-stealing/100466)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-stealing/100466 "2017-02-28T03:29:43Z")
--- ## [Driving while watching porn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-watching-porn/100465)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-watching-porn/100465 "2017-02-27T00:16:43Z")
--- ## [96 camry rear strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-camry-rear-strut/100233)
**Author:** [@Chavezrafael707](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chavezrafael707)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-camry-rear-strut/100233 "2017-02-21T21:58:20Z")
I had rear strut replaced .but mechanic didnt have time to put in both ..only the left rear. Two days later in rainy. Weather my car lost control and i wrecked on freeway with family in car..it was rainy so theres really… --- ## [GM "deny.deflect,deceive"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-deny-deflect-deceive/99787)
**Author:** [@dhpoverman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhpoverman1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-deny-deflect-deceive/99787 "2017-02-13T18:11:38Z")
After months of dealing with GM customer service people: one after the other ceased communicating with me. I finally sent an email to MaryBara@gm.com, I was to my surprise, called by a very polite woman, who knew nothing… --- ## [GM strikes again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-strikes-again/99430)
**Author:** [@dhpoverman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhpoverman1)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-strikes-again/99430 "2017-02-08T04:07:36Z")
This is a good one for the GM apologists in the crowd. The ignition switch ethos is alive and well at GM HQ. I have a 2011 Cadillac SRX with @ 22,000 miles. I had the tires rotated. The mechanic said that there was somet… --- ## [Michelin stored USED TIRES; GREAT TREAD, but are they safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-stored-used-tires-great-tread-but-are-they-safe/99496)
**Author:** [@family\_ties15329](https://community.cartalk.com/u/family_ties15329)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-stored-used-tires-great-tread-but-are-they-safe/99496 "2017-02-06T02:10:29Z")
Michelin, set of 4. Stored inside another vehicle, yes kept out of elements, but auto NOT GARAGED! I know nothing about tires. Please assist me. 4 years ago I removed them from the Buick. I placed the tires inside othe… --- ## [Cell phones at red lights - a moral, ethical, and philosophical quandary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phones-at-red-lights-a-moral-ethical-and-philosophical-quandary/87887)
**Author:** [@pblge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pblge)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phones-at-red-lights-a-moral-ethical-and-philosophical-quandary/87887 "2017-01-16T20:21:11Z")
I'm a professor, and I recently had an experience that still makes my blood boil at a notoriously slow red light by our university campus. Stuck in a long line of cars waiting for the light to change, my phone buzzed, an… --- ## ['Pokémon Go - A New Distraction for Drivers and Pedestrians'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pokemon-go-a-new-distraction-for-drivers-and-pedestrians/97097)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pokemon-go-a-new-distraction-for-drivers-and-pedestrians/97097 "2016-12-13T21:20:56Z")
http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2553331 from the latest JAMA Internal Medicine. If you can't read, let me know. --- ## [Acute Sleep Deprivation and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acute-sleep-deprivation-and-risk-of-motor-vehicle-crashes/96908)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acute-sleep-deprivation-and-risk-of-motor-vehicle-crashes/96908 "2016-12-10T05:39:52Z")
https://www.aaafoundation.org/acute-sleep-deprivation-and-crash-risk --- ## [New Mexico is #1 in pedestrian and bicycling deaths](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mexico-is-1-in-pedestrian-and-bicycling-deaths/96814)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mexico-is-1-in-pedestrian-and-bicycling-deaths/96814 "2016-12-03T03:31:26Z")
Weighing strongly against New Mexico is a high percentage of fatal drunken driving crashes, and a No. 1 ranking in pedestrian and bicycling deaths. New Mexico racked up 74 pedestrian and five bicyclist fatalities, for… --- ## ['APD says man in car wreck also had gunshot wound'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apd-says-man-in-car-wreck-also-had-gunshot-wound/96669)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apd-says-man-in-car-wreck-also-had-gunshot-wound/96669 "2016-11-26T01:39:13Z")
'Albuquerque police said a man with an apparent gunshot wound to the face also crashed his car' https://www.abqjournal.com/895597/apd-says-man-in-car-wreck-also-had-gunshot-wound.html This is taking distracted drivin… --- ## [Phone Makers Could Cut Off Drivers. So Why Don't They?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phone-makers-could-cut-off-drivers-so-why-dont-they/96172)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phone-makers-could-cut-off-drivers-so-why-dont-they/96172 "2016-11-07T23:09:08Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/technology/phone-makers-could-cut-off-drivers-so-why-dont-they.html --- ## [Prado-VXR-Security Alarm-Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prado-vxr-security-alarm-troubleshooting/96302)
**Author:** [@muhammed.hussain361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muhammed.hussain361)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prado-vxr-security-alarm-troubleshooting/96302 "2016-11-01T06:41:28Z")
I own a prado vxr 2015 model GCC specs, i have googled alot and can't find answer to my quesltion.. so my question is, do prado vxr 2015 have security alarm installed? if yes how can i activate it because i have never se… --- ## [Karma...for an impatient & reckless BMW driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/karma-for-an-impatient-reckless-bmw-driver/96103)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/karma-for-an-impatient-reckless-bmw-driver/96103 "2016-10-21T22:54:01Z")
If not for a dashcam on another vehicle, we wouldn't be able to view this illustration of karma: --- ## [Tom Toles's editorial cartoon about distracted driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-toless-editorial-cartoon-about-distracted-driving/96011)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-toless-editorial-cartoon-about-distracted-driving/96011 "2016-10-07T18:26:56Z")
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