Driving Safety

Have you ever wondered why you seem to receive the 'bird' at least once a day on the road? Has enduring the blaring of car horns become a part of your daily travel routine? Then this article...

All tires manufactured for use in the United States are required to display certain standardized information along the sidewall. One piece of this information is the U.S. Department of...

The recession has caused crime to increase drastically . Stealing from others seems to be the only way out for some. Car jacking is no stranger to us. Since it is a growing problem in cities...

Every state has its own set of laws and regulations regarding safety equipment and apparel that are required on a motorcycle. Missouri, as a state, remains relatively lax on its requirements...

Maneuvering a semi truck and trailer is a skill that requires a little practice and a lot of concentration. This is a job that requires responsibility and the willingness to get the job done....

If you live in anywhere it snows a few times a season you know it can get pretty bad during winter. Even if you've lived in the area for many years it's imperative that you take time every winter...

If you're like most people, buying tires can be an expensive dilemma and you can easily be talked into purchasing tires that are over qualified for what you actually require. Consult your owners...

Before heading off on road-trips to Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations, prepare, prepare, prepare! Do what you can to help ensure your safe and timely arrival to and from your...

A lemon refers to a car that has mechanical issues almost immediately or not attributable to regular wear or tear, accidents or anything else of your doing. Although most new cars work well right...

Bad weather conditions can strand us in our vehicles when we’re least expecting it, but we can also be stuck somewhere due to traffic congestion or problems with our own cars. There are several...

Stopping distance is a combination of perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Understanding how stopping distance...

All cars driven on American roads must have a license tag on them. Some states do require a plate to be on both the front and back of the vehicle, while most simply ask the plate to be on the...

Commuting by bicycle can save energy and promote fitness on the way to work. With those advantages, every cyclist needs just a few steps to make the commute safe.

Traffic lights were designed to direct traffic on the streets and provide a safe place for drivers and pedestrians. Traffic lights are green, red and yellow. Some of them are vertical, some...

With winter on the way it's time to have your car ready for any emergency. Many of these items as shown in the picture are handy to have in your car year round but especially in the winter time...

In order to obtain any type of driver's license, you must be able to prove that you are able to see adequately enough to operate a motor vehicle, ensuring your safety and the safety of others...

Don't get suckered into paying for a recall report. The NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) lets you check for recalls on your vehicle for free. Manufacturing or engineering...

Driver education in the US was probably designed for population control. It's about the equivalent of stuffing you -- statistically a 16-year-old girl -- into a Cozy Coupe (pictured above) and...

We all get worried about getting our car stolen, but remember, as long as you have insurance, you should be okay, but if you want to play it safe and you want to prevent your car from getting...

Dangerous or reckless drivers are a threat to society. If you have witnessed a vehicular crime or a person operating a motor vehicle dangerously or while intoxicated, it's your duty to report that...

Just because you don't see a car tailing doesn't mean you aren't bringing trouble home with you. Any time you are engaging in business involving transporting large amounts of cash or valuables,...

A convex mirror has a wider range of view than a plane mirror, giving it many uses, especially relating to safety. Convex mirrors can be found indoors and out, on vehicles and in conjunction with...

Towing your car, whether it's a classic or a newer model, isn't rocket science. However, there are quite a few ways to get it completely wrong and risk both the safety of your car and yourself....

You feel that avoiding your phone will only hurt their feelings. You don't want to let go of that phone but how do you just let go when you're driving. Here is how to deal with that.

In most driving conditions, rear-drive cars are generally safer, because the rear wheels push the car and the front wheels steer it. In snowy or icy conditions, this situation changes...

A sudden loss of power steering followed by an increase in engine heat in a car is the result of a serpentine drive belt, or "S belt," that has fallen off or snapped.

Defensive drivers are often subject to abuse on American highways by aggressive motorists seeking to commute through congested roads with speed. Further, the media generally caricatures defensive...

There are some things you need to do before putting your car in Drive and getting out on the snow covered streets. Many people are not from an area where snow is a part of the regular season and...

There are three versions of the Cobra automobile: the AC Cobra roadster, the 1965-to-1970 Mustang-based Cobras and today's 2007-to-present Shelby Mustang Cobras. Safety issues between the 1960s...

Wheelchair lifts make it possible for people in wheelchairs to get in and out of vehicles safely and efficiently. However, you must use a lift properly to ensure the safety of both you and the...

Unless you are one of those super organized people, chances are good that the glove compartment of your car is crammed full of both important papers and junk! Do things fall out of the...

When visiting a metropolis for the first time, there' re more chances of having your car stolen.

Driving a vehicle is something most people take for granted, and driving forward is simple enough. Driving in reverse, however, is a bit more difficult. To reverse a truck up a ramp takes skill,...

Transporting your Camaro can be safe and hassle-free. The most difficult task is to make sure the car is centered on the trailer and all four wheels are sitting firmly on the bed of the trailer....

Advances in automobile safety features have led to a steady decline in the number of injuries and deaths per year from traffic accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

We’ve all heard how good defensive driving may make you safer than even the best offensive driving. Well, here I will present some great new driving tips for our car-crazy ever-texting,...

Most of us probably know the consequences of speeding tickets and other traffic citations. We were in a hurry to get somewhere, and ended up losing time spent dealing with an officer, and then had...

There have been times in a lot of peoples lives where they have been driving and suddenly realize they do not have breaks, don't panic!! There are a few different ways to slow your vehicle to a...

Some simple tips (not just the obvious ones) to improve your driving skills and be able to drive efficiently and safely

Tarps are essentially large, heavy blankets that have multiple uses. They are usually made from a weather-resistant material, and have reinforced holes (called "grommets") around the perimeter to...

The recent media attention on several runaway Toyotas resulting in loss of life and a recall of 3.8 million cars has highlighted the need to know how to stop a runaway car. The cause of runaway...

This picture is a car similar to the one that took the lives of three Dickenson College softball players when they accidentally drove into a North Dakota pond about 10 feet deep. They couldn't get...

A fleet is a group of any type of vehicle not owned or leased by individuals, but by various businesses of differing sizes, or by the government. These include groups like taxis, parcel...

A radar gun can come in handy when you want to track the speed of an approaching car or how fast your son is pitching a baseball. A toy radar gun using Doppler radar does not have the power or...

Emergency tire chains are used on road tires during icy and snowy conditions and are often required in steep regions such as the Rockies, the Cascades and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Snow chains...

Be extra cautious while driving during the holiday.

Hate driving in the ice and snow? Winter driving can be dangerous for even the most experienced drivers. Black ice, high winds, and low visibility bring accident rates to a seasonal high during...

We've all seen them on the road, bucking and stalling while learning how to drive stick. This guide was designed to take some of the pain and embarrassment out of the process. However, it is no...

There are many instances where drivers are unaware while driving on the highway. Drivers tend to focus on getting onto the highway rather than yielding upon entering the highway. Yield means to...

Often, when we go to an airport, we see slabs of concrete in the parking areas and along roadways. These concrete slabs are called Jersey barriers and are designed to direct traffic and protect...