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...

Getting frustrated in traffic? People cutting you off and you just want to scream at them? Learn these few tips and ease the traffic drama.

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...

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. ...

Don't think this article might not be about you, because it's very possible that you could be an aggressive driver and not even know it. An aggressive driver is a person that forces their way...

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...

The traffic signs that you see on the road are there to help prevent confusion on the road. You need to be thoroughly familiar with these signs in order to pass your driving test and drive safely.

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...

Most people today drive. Many are exasperated, stressed out and even afraid of getting behind the wheel of their car. Traffic has increased, rudeness and lack of consideration for other drivers is...

How would you feel letting a son or daughter go on a long trip by themselves, without any experience? You Probably wouldn't like it. Why? Probably because you think of all the things that could...

Car ownership is expensive. Between the cost of buying or leasing a car, insurance, and maintenance, you won’t want to have to pay a cent more than you have to. A common cost that can hit the...

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.

Following these instructions will eliminate the "Blind Spots" experienced in all vehicle side mirrors.

Want to drive Better, Smarter, Safer? Want to drive Defensively? Hopefully these steps will help. Your automobile can be a deadly weapon. Please treat it that way. As safe as you think you drive,...

Muscle cars are the most popular type of car to use for drag racing. Drag racing is a contest where two cars race each other to see which is fastest. The distance in most drag races is a quarter...

Are you tired of being the only safe, sane driver on the road each day? Do you see others driving erratically and secretly long to be like them, if just for one day? Here's how!

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...

The Internet is full of tips for how to avoid speeding tickets. One of the most common tips is also the most common sense of them all: Don't speed. But hardly anybody ever takes the time to...

Many drivers have trouble maintaining their position in their lane while driving. They often hug the curb, drive on the very edge of the dividing line, or constantly veer from side to side. Sadly,...

Roundabouts they seem to be the new popular choice for the Department of Transportation. In the past year my community has at least 8 newly completed Roundabouts. I despise Roundabouts for many...

Turning left across traffic usually involves waiting for the opposite direction traffic to clear, turning into the center lane between the yellow lines, checking the passenger side mirror for...

A traffic circle, also known as a roundabout, is a one-way loop that requires yielding to cars within the circle, entering into the right lane and following the signs to make the desired turn from...

Roundabouts are circular intersections designed to control traffic flow and speed. They were called rotaries back in the day...the 50's and 60's...and are making a comeback as a method of...

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...

I hope you will get a new perspective on your daily drive, not just around trucks but all vehicles on(and off) the road.

Ok, it's the dreaded parallel parking challenge. Most people dread it. It's what most kids flunk on their driving test. So what's the big deal? How do you fit a 16 foot long car into a 19 foot space?

Driving in America is not the same as driving in any other country. Certain rules, laws and regulations apply throughout America that may be different from the rules and laws in other countries....

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,...

When a driver approaches the traffic circle, he or she is supposed to yield to all traffic that is already in the circle. This means the driver must look left before entering and wait for a break...

It's hard to go anywhere on the road without having a "run-in" with an idiot driver. Here are some tips to keeping your cool when behind the wheel, and keep your stress levels in check.

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...

I know that as adults we forget the rules of the road. This is an attempt to reassociate you with driving ethics, rules, and awareness

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...

Ever been on a multi-lane freeway, moving over so you will be ready for your exit...only to find the exit is on the opposite side?! I have! This nifty little nugget of knowledge will ensure that...

The cul-de-sac formation is where you have two cars, one in each lane. The one on the left is going only slightly faster than the one on the right. There's a huge line of cars behind the left car...

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.

Safety is truly the most important consideration when it comes to your motorcycle adjustments, and your mirrors are one of your primary safety features. Though it's an incredibly simple process,...

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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.

Every year, Americans waste millions of hours stuck in traffic commutes to and from work. As more cars clog the roads and more traffic lights go up at busy intersections, it seems that we're...

Turning left at a traffic light without the benefit of a left-turn arrow can be tricky. Additionally, it becomes even more complicated when the road you are on is not marked with a left-turn lane...

Being able to make a safe right turn is one of driving's fundamental skills. It's often the first turn teenagers make when learning to drive, since turning left usually requires crossing in front...

While there is no guarantee you'll never be a victim of an automobile accident, you can take measures to avoid a collision by staying focused on the road, being aware of surrounding drivers and...

Even though the purpose of expressways is to get people where they need to go quickly, most drivers know that driving on an expressway can be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. However, if...