Driving & Safety

Is it time for that annual bash that your friends through down at the local tavern again? Or maybe you and your friends just want to go out tonight -- either way, having a responsible...

Driving an RV is little more difficult than driving a private car. You simply need to remember a few basic and very obvious facts: it's bigger, wider, longer and higher, and probably...

Tips on how to drive long distances and handle the fatigue of driving.

You don't have to buy a hybrid vehicle to get great gas mileage. Check out these tips to increase the gas mileage in the car that you already have.

Whether your teenager has just recently gotten her driver's license, or has had it for a while, there is no doubt that that you want to make sure she is driving carefully. Take...

Making sure you are really ready for your learner's permit test is not just a matter of passing or failing at DMV. This is critical knowledge you really do need in order to drive...

If you are like most motorcycle riders, dry roads make for the optimal riding experience. But, even the most meticulous planners will run into unexpected bad weather and end...

You and your family is planning a road trip vacation, you must know what to check with your car. Know the seven (7) most important things in your car before you switch that car...

This article is a complete guide to safely sharing the road with commercial big-rig trucks.

"Please make this picture better than my last one..." Have you ever muttered this desperate prayer as you approach the tired photo background at the DMV? You position...

A high school tennis coach once told me that he'd never drive an automatic. His reason? Stick shift keeps the monotony out of driving. I thought he was out of his mind,...

Ever pressed that imaginary brake pedal on the passenger side? Do you sometimes feel your chest tighten and blood pressure rise as you sit powerless at the mercy of a driver whose...

I could assume that you're reading this article in frantic preparation for the behind-the-wheel test that determines whether or not you get your driver's license. But...

Whether you are a teenager or an adult wanting to start driving for the first time, enrolling in a Driver's Education course is an important step toward getting your license....

Do you need to check the status of your driver's license, but don't know how? Then you have come to the right place! In this article, I will explain to you all the different ways...

So you or your child has passed driver's ed, but you still have to take the test. You want to be prepared but may not know how best to prepare yourself. Well you're not alone,...

So how do you like putting $40 of gas into your car when it used to take only $20...and the size of your gas tank hasn't gotten larger? If you don't like it and want to...

Anyone who has a driver's license should be aware of the driver's license points system for his state. Points, sometimes known as demerits, can be placed on a license for driving...

Your child's car seat is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. Most states require car seats for children under the age of 4 year old-- and booster or other...

Manufacturers are building safer and better cars than ever before, thanks to a little help from agencies and organizations dedicated to testing and publishing results on most of...

It's really not very difficult to get a learner's permit, but nearly half of first timers fail the test. That means you might want to practice the learner's permit test before...

Mopeds are small, low-cost scooters that are great for getting around town. They are also cheaper to maintain, insure, and register than motorcycles, their larger counterparts....

When it comes to skidding, prevention really is the best medicine. You can't always get yourself out of skidding situations. Taking necessary steps to prevent a big problem...

Engines burn gas and produce explosions in each cylinder. Rapid expansion from the explosions pushes the cylinder heads downward and does work to move the car. Much of the energy...

According to Motor Trend magazine, the average cost for a new car is upwards of $28,000. Gas prices and car parts costs will not be getting cheaper any time soon either. You may...

Winter driving conditions can be tricky for even the most experienced drivers. While a snow-covered road can be an obvious driving hazard, a road that just looks wet can also be...

Under normal circumstances, you may not think about braking as fast as possible. However, when an emergency arises you may quickly discover that you are extremely interested in...

While you might not think of your braking distance every time you drive across town, you will eventually be very interested in slowing down as fast as possible. All sorts of things...

Getting a driver's license isn't just for driving. Driver's licenses are also useful as state-issued identification to get you past the boarding gate at airports, identifying...

Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than their four-wheeled counterparts, but many people have come to love the open air and freedom they feel when riding a motorcycle. ...

Normally, when you are driving down the road, your tires are firmly on the pavement. On wet roads, however, that is not always the case. Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water...

Loved ones often do not realize how much their driving skills have deteriorated. Reaction time slows. Motor control and coordination suffer as well. Age should never be the dominant...

There is no doubt that driving in the winter poses some unique challenges. Freezing drizzle, blizzards and icy patches in the road can all make your daily commute a bit more complicated....

With the price of gas these days, it pays to make every effort to conserve gas. Here are a few ideas: Take public transportation. It makes sense to take the train or the bus for...

Road rage is becoming a commonplace occurrence on our streets and highways. Drivers are often stressed, short-tempered, impatient, and inconsiderate. Everyone can get a little...

You've bought your first motorcycle and you're eager to get out on the road. First, though, you must get some type of motorcycle certification from your state. Generally,...

Parents naturally become somewhat anxious when their teenager starts to drive. The newfound independence that comes with driving can overwhelm a teen's common sense, so it...