Driving & Safety

Everyone has being stuck in traffic jams wondering who/what caused it and how late your going to be. There are some things we can do as drivers to avoid causing traffic

Avoid red light violations by using caution at yellow lights. When driving, it’s easy for yellow lights to creep up on a driver who is distracted or going too fast. Proper techniques for driving...

Traffic cones are a bright orange color, drawing the attention of drivers on the road. They are good for many things, including training drivers how to park in tight spaces, reserving parking...

People who have lost sight in an eye can generally perform most tasks that someone with full eyesight can, even driving and piloting. Driving with blindness in one eye may include some relatively...

A DOT, or Department of Transportation, test is administered by states for drivers operating semi-trucks, or tractor-trailer rigs. The examination tests the skills and knowledge of drivers...

Car crashes kill: more than 41,000 people die each year as a result of traffic collisions. Another two million suffer disabling injuries in car accidents. According to the National Safety Council,...

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...

No one ever wants to think about being in a car accident but it does pay to prepare ahead. Put a form or list of instructions for yourself with your insurance card and keep it in the car in case...

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...

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...

Driving during a snow storm can be dangerous especially if you have never driven in snow before. New drivers and those in areas that don’t normally get snow are vulnerable to accidents. Even...

When teens are learning to drive for the first time, driving simulators can be an excellent way to give them the necessary skills to safely travel on the roadway. Are these virtual skills enough...

At the turn of the 20th century, driver's licenses were not required, and any family could strap a self-made engine to their wagon. However, as cars became more common in the 1920s, the number of...

Want to get an ‘eye roll’ from your teenager? Just suggest that a GPS Tracking device be attached to the vehicle that they drive. Actually, you might get a stronger reaction than that. ...

On occasion, licensed drivers need to take a refresher course or "driver improvement" class that can help reduce accumulated traffic violation points as well as help enable mature drivers to...

One of the most basic, though frequently violated, rules of the road is the speed limit. Speed limits are intended to protect drivers and pedestrians from accidents that can occur when a car is...

When I moved to Oregon from California four years ago, I knew there would be changes. I was looking forward to the different culture of Oregon, and the excitement of living in a new city. ...

Texas state law requires all drivers, even student drivers, to be able to pay for any accidents they may cause, and to carry proof of that financial responsibility in the car that they're driving.

It's been 12 years since I got my driver's license. In that time I've driven almost a million miles, in various kinds of vehicles. On certain trips (that don't include sight-seeing), I like to...

Distracted driving is the No. 1 cause of accidents on U.S. highways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Cell phone use tops the list of dangerous activities...

Every day millions of Americans get behind the wheel of a car, accepting all of the inherent dangers of driving. However, there are things you can do to make driving safer. Understanding the rules...

Dangerous drivers? Well, yes, I think so! It boils down to this. When states fail to curb dangerous senior men and women drivers the results can be tragic. Think: Santa Monica, CA years ago. But,...

Cell phones have become a mainstay of the modern age. With almost two billion in use all over the planet, the cell phone's prominent role in every part of life is inevitable. In some areas,...

A learners permit test is a written, multiple choice exam that determines if a new driver has a general understanding of the rules of the road that will enable them to practice driving in a safe...

Defensive driving uses specific safety strategies and skills. It allows drivers to have confidence on the road when facing hazards and other unusual conditions. Many states offer defensive driving...

Your drivers license is your ticket to driving the open roads and getting to and from your place of work. Knowing the status of your Florida drivers license is important. You may have recently...

The driver's license is a state government-provided identification given to certified drivers. Without one, it is illegal for individuals to drive a motor vehicle on any township, city, state or...

Defensive driving techniques dictate that drivers continually expect the unexpected, thus avoiding potential accidents. By adopting defensive driving techniques, drivers increase their chances of...

Defensive driving tips can help ensure drivers that they are as prepared as they can possibly be when driving a vehicle on the road. While we can't control what other drivers do, we can certainly...

While all states require some knowledge about traffic signs in their written driver's tests, recent studies show that many people from teens to seniors are unclear about what some of the roadsigns...

Every day millions of Americans get behind the wheel of a car. For anyone who spends time on the public roadways, understanding the basics of safe driving is imperative. From the rules of the road...

Today, people are spending more time commuting than ever before. Driving is often a stressful part of your day. At times, it can also be dangerous. OnStar attempts to make drivers feel secure by...

If you're over the age of 18 and you want to drive in Dubai, you must have a license. But before you do, there are two hurdles you'll need to clear: you may need months of drivers education and...

Defensive drivers follow a set of guidelines when they are behind the wheel to keep both themselves and other motorists safe. The idea is to take preventive measures and use common sense to avoid...

Driving a motor vehicle is one of the most dangerous activities we engage in everyday. Tens of thousands of people die in car accidents each year. Using defensive driving strategies is important...

Driving safely is not only for the well being of you, your family, and passengers, but good for your pocketbook too. Auto insurances rates will go down as a result of a consistent good driving...

It is becoming more common for teenagers to take an online drivers education course rather than a classroom based course. There are a lot of advantages to this, including the fact that you can take...

While millions of American motorists take to the roads every day, driving is a complex and sometimes dangerous act that is carefully regulated by a series of rules and laws. While these rules may...

Dealing with other drivers is probably the most unpleasant task those who drive long distances look (or don't look) forward to. Drivers wish other drivers would be more considerate, but they need...

Using a cell phone while driving a car has been proven to be dangerous. A University of Utah study showed that it was just as unsafe as driving drunk. The dangers were the same for both regular...

Commercial drivers face many challenges every day, from inattentive automobile drivers to endless miles of road construction. That is why it is so critical for operators of commercial vehicles to...

We’ve all seen those reckless drivers on the road, cursing, making obscene hand gestures at other drivers. This article will help you deal with unsafe drivers and provide some advice to make you a...

Driving safety depends on minimizing or eliminating known risks. A driver's reactions to unforeseen risks and unexpected dangers are safety threats that have little, if any, preventative...

Deaths on American roads decreased sharply in 2008, from 41,259 in 2007 to 37,261, yet even these could be reduced by safe driving practices, says veteran defensive driving instructor Robert...

Road Rage can happen on any day and on any road. Everyday, there are things that other drivers do that could make us upset, whether it is cutting us off, not using their blinker, tail-gaiting us,...

Drivers education classes are a valuable resource for beginning drivers. During these courses, students are taught driving laws, techniques, safety procedures and sign recognition. Students learn...

Many people find themselves without a drivers license due to circumstance and individual life preferences, but getting a drivers license over the age of 18 is easy and painless. Keep reading to...

This article is about how to move a car out of a ditch the easiest way possible. This will be helpful if you go on a long trip. I have come up with this and tried this myself and it has worked...