William Van Tassel, PhD

William Van Tassel, PhD, is the manager of driver training programs at AAA’s national office in Heathrow, Florida, where he also is three-time chair of the Association of National Stakeholders for Traffic Safety Education, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). He has published peer-reviewed articles in various journals relating to public health and safety. AAA.com

Make Your Tires Last 75,000 Miles or Even More
Automotive

Make Your Tires Last 75,000 Miles or Even More

William Van Tassel, PhD | November 1, 2021

One of the most important parts of your car is the tires. Here’s how to treat them right for your safety, comfort and to save money.

Keep Your Driving Skills Sharp as You Age

Keep Your Driving Skills Sharp as You Age

William Van Tassel, PhD | October 5, 2021

Americans are living longer these days, and we want to maintain our independence and mobility for as long as possible.…

Stop Driving Drowsy! How to Stay Awake at the Wheel

Stop Driving Drowsy! How to Stay Awake at the Wheel

William Van Tassel, PhD | April 3, 2018

One out of 10 deadly car crashes involves drowsy drivers. Here are six ways to fight off drowsiness.

Dusk and Dawn Driving Can Be Deadly

Dusk and Dawn Driving Can Be Deadly

William Van Tassel, PhD | June 6, 2016

How to Stay Safe Dusk and dawn are dangerous times to be behind the wheel. The road surface, pedestrians and…

How to Drive Safely As Speed Limits Soar (Texas just hit 85 mph)

How to Drive Safely As Speed Limits Soar (Texas just hit 85 mph)

William Van Tassel, PhD | July 2, 2014

A 41-mile stretch of Texas State Highway 130, a toll road connecting Austin and San Antonio, now has a speed…

How to Drive Safely in Summer Storms

How to Drive Safely in Summer Storms

William Van Tassel, PhD | July 2, 2014

Thick fog... downpours... high winds The best advice for driving in bad weather: Don’t. Postpone your trip if roads look…

Safer Driving in a Blizzard

Safer Driving in a Blizzard

William Van Tassel, PhD | August 7, 2012

If snowfall is so heavy that you cannot see, pull over to the side of the road as quickly as…

20% of All Car Accidents Occur in Parking Lots

20% of All Car Accidents Occur in Parking Lots

William Van Tassel, PhD | August 3, 2012

Smart Ways to Stay Safe One of every five auto accidents occurs in a parking lot, according to the Independent…

Safe-Driving Strategies for Small-Car Owners

Safe-Driving Strategies for Small-Car Owners

William Van Tassel, PhD | July 31, 2012

Small cars can be major money savers, trimming gas bills by 50% or more compared with full-size sedans and SUVs.…

Stop That Car!

Stop That Car!

William Van Tassel, PhD | July 26, 2012

What to do if the brakes fail... accelerator sticks... or a tire blows Tragically, runaway vehicles have been in the…