Driving Safety

The Prius is a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle manufactured by automaker Toyota. Although it has many standard safety features, some of its four trim packages--named after Roman numerals II...

The Toyota Prius is Toyota's gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. Currently in its third generation, the Prius has four trims--simply dubbed II, III, IV and V--that differ from each other in 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...

Navigating around a curve in a fast-moving car is a skill that can take some time to master, but with a little practice anyone can do it. Following a few simple steps can help keep you safe on wet...

You have all seen those signs on the back of tractor trailer trucks proclaiming: “Caution, Vehicle Makes Wide Right Turns”. Do you quite understand what this means? It often takes a bit of...

Road work is found everywhere, from the inner city to the deep woods, and it is the rare driver who hasn't had to go through work zones on a regular basis. But not every driver understands how...

In today's fast paced world, people are driving faster and more recklessly and you want to keep yourself safe on the road. Here are tips to help you stay safe on the road.

A lot of accidents can happen by merging onto the freeway or highway improperly. Today, I will show you how to merge onto the freeway or highway correctly and possibly avoid an accident. So let’s...

One of the most frightening things you can experience on the road is an aggressive driver who is following too close. Your first instinct may be to react counter-aggressively but it may not be...

While laws may vary slightly from State to State, it is both unsafe and illegal to pass a stopped school bus which is loading or unloading children. The penalty for doing so is very harsh,...

Imagine a world where everyone who drove was just a little nicer to the other people on the road. There would be less road rage, happier drivers, and probably less accidents. We can all become...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, deer account for roughly 1.5 million car crashes in the U.S. each year, killing about 150 motorists, injuring tens of thousands...

Driving on the highway can in some ways, be easier than driving on main roads, because there are no obstacles to stop you, such as traffic lights, stop signs, and pedestrian crosswalks. It can...

Expressways might scare some people because of the high-speed traffic, trucks, tolls, and especially the other cars. Don't worry follow these simple steps to enter an expressway very safely.

Most adults will tell you that they know how to drive on highways, but there are many things that people just can’t seem to figure out. Read these tips and see how many of them you are guilty of.

Driving a motorcycle in the rain is tricky and requires a lot of concentration and skill. The last thing a motorcycle rider needs is to be showered with a tsunami as you blow past him on the...

Overtaking on a busy two-way highway is the ultimate test of driver's ability. Some pass it, some don't. There's an error which most of the drivers make, and it's overtaking by acceleration,...

You're cruising down the road and suddenly you hear it! Sirens blazing from somewhere in the distance. It sounds like a fire engine, but you can't quite be sure where it's coming from. Here are a...

The great American highway belongs to all drivers. The highway is universal ground that has to be shared. It is the duty and responsibility of all drivers to share in keeping the roads and...

Exiting a highway should be a very simple and safe maneuver for any experienced driver, yet many accidents occur at this time. The deceleration lane (commonly referred to as the exit ramp or exit...

The art of passing on a two-lane road can be frustrating when you are in a hurry and the traffic is heavy; however, you must be patient and wait until the time is right. Improper passing can cause...

The simple tasks while driving are often the easiest ones to make complex. The art of making a left turn may seem an easy task, but many traffic accidents are caused by drivers who do not turn...

Bicycle riders are required to ride as far right in the lane as possible; however, there are certain times when a bicycle can take the full lane. When you're sharing the road with bicycles, you...

You will always be sharing the road with semi trucks because they haul more freight more miles than any other form of transportation. Truck drivers are always watching for smaller vehicles and...