Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for children. Take extra care in choosing and installing a child safety seat, and follow these guidelines from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Driving drowsy is as dangerous as driving drunk. Numbers are hard to pin down, but experts at the U.S. Department of Transportation put conservative estimates at 40,000 injuries and 150 fatalities...
The key to driving in icy conditions is to move slowly and brake gently.
Do you find yourself rolling up your window or closing the car vents to escape particularly foul smog rolling from the neighboring vehicle's tailpipe? You're not powerless. Pick up a pencil and...
The image of parking automobiles in roller-coaster cities like San Francisco gives many people chills. The task itself is simple, and certain precautions can ensure that your car will remain where...
Not enough room for a simple U-turn? It doesn’t have to be a hassle to get out of simple traffic binds; follow these simple steps to master the three point turn and get racing towards your...
Are you driving the wrong way? Did you take a wrong turn somewhere? You should be going the opposite direction, right? No worries, hang a U-turn and correct the problem.
Learning how to parallel park can be a tough task at first, in fact some people never bother to learn the proper technique and always struggle to park in between two cars. Living in a big city...
Carjacking has become an increasing problem, but there are preventive measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Crime Prevention...
U.S. Department of Transportation statistics indicate that there were nearly 7 million car accidents in 1997. If you drive, the odds are good that you will have to file a car insurance claim at...
After a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for injury and property damage.
You may have noticed how expensive gasoline is these days. A few simple steps can improve your gas mileage, and free up more cash for the more important things in life - like ice cream. Follow...
Learning to drive a stick shift isn't easy for most people, but with time and practice it becomes second nature. You never know when the skills to drive a car with manual transmission may be...
Drivers can avoid harming child pedestrians by learning and following a few simple traffic safety rules.
With a little planning and organization, a car pool can save busy parents valuable time and energy.
Patience and fighting the herd mentality are what it takes.
Patience and calm are your best friends when teaching a teenager to drive. If you can't handle it, have your spouse, a trusted friend or relative, or a driver-training teacher take on the job.
Some vehicles, such as tractors, street sweepers, and horse-drawn carts, cannot keep up with traffic - keep your eye out for them.
Winter driving can be tough on cars and their owners. Yet motorists can survive the hardiest circumstances by taking the steps listed below.
Heavy rains can quickly reduce your visibility and create slippery and hazardous road conditions. And remember, driving safely begins before you've left the curb.