Driving & Safety

I have always adjusted my side mirrors the same way…so that I can see the side of my car in about 1/3 to ½ of the mirror, and then the lane or shoulder in the remainder of the mirror. But...

The Mazda Miata roadster, also known as the MX-5, is highly acclaimed for its appearance as well as its sports car credentials. Available since 1989, with major redesigns occurring in 1999 and...

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 motor scooter is relatively simple to drive. It is similar to a motorcycle, except you won't be able to drive it as fast (but can get better gas mileage). Since a scooter is a two-wheeled...

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,...

Rear-view mirrors offer extra visibility and awareness to a driver without him needing to take sight away from the road ahead. The proper use of rear-view mirrors is one of the most basic driving...

Originally envisaged as an alternative to seat belts, airbags are now considered supplemental restraint systems (SRSs). These gas-inflated devices are triggered by sensors inside the car and help...

Braking is a crucial skill for every motorcyclist to master. Being able to effectively apply the brakes to slow or stop your motorcycle can provide more stability, especially when cornering at...

Parallel parking involves approaching a car in a parallel direction and backing into a space that is between between two cars. This is especially useful in the city when it is difficult to find...

Fog lights are fitted on vehicles to improve visibility on the road during foggy or hazy weather conditions. These are independent of the standard headlights. Fog lights can be fitted on the front...

How to prevent a rear end collision on a motorcycle. Rear end collisions are one of the biggest causes of motorcycle accidents involving four wheel vehicles.

I found this neat little trick to eliminate your blind spot, it's incredibly easy!

Oversteering is a condition that happens to a car when the center of gravity is affected by the pressure of changing the steering wheel and sometimes in combination with speeding up or slowing...

It seems these days everyone is in such a hurry! But lately most people are doing anything they can to save a buck; even slowing down a bit on the road. We've been told recently that slowing down...

Next time you look in the rear view mirror and spot those flashing lights bearing down purposefully on you, you will want to ignore that urge to romp on the gas pedal, open up that big dual-quad...

Drifting is a technique in which you lock the rear wheels of your vehicle while turning, maintaining control over the car while not allowing it to lose speed. The best method for you to learn how...

Rear end collisions are one of the leading types of automobile accidents. Although the future of the automobile may incorporate warning sensors to help prevent many rear end accidents, the human...

Toyota Rav 4s feature a built-in latch system for installing and securing an infant car seat. The latch system works by placing the car seat in either the rear passenger-side seat or the rear...

A slim jim is a thin, flat strip of metal that can be used to unlock a vehicle door without keys. Proper use of a slim jim is difficult, and locksmiths and police undergo extensive training to...

Boat trailers require side marker lights and rear lights for legal nighttime driving. These lights indicate the approximate size of the boat trailer and warn other drivers that a boat is in tow....

Wireless parking systems can come with four to eight sensors. In four-sensor systems, all sensors are installed at the rear of the vehicle. In six-sensor systems, two sensors are installed at the...

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has instituted a number of lighting requirements for trailers. While specific laws vary from state to state, the NHTSA strongly urges...

Travel trailers can present dangers to other vehicles on the road, especially if they are not properly illuminated during night driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has...

Unfortunately, a number of vehicle accidents are reported each year. There are several different types of accidents that can occur, with some being much more serious than others.

Ah, the seductive squeal of tires breaking loose on pavement. To peel out with an automatic transmission for the first time is akin to a first kiss: sloppy, poorly executed, but never forgotten....

Diamond tire chains provide great traction, and many people will agree that they are the best chains to get when it comes to performance. However any kind of chains will do you no good unless you...

Eddie Bauer car seats are expensive, and are just as much about status as they are about safety. It's hard to resist their allure as you walk around the department store searching for a proper car...

The way you position your mirrors can mean the difference between hitting someone from the side and avoiding one. Practice setting your rear view mirrors and side mirrors so you can avoid things...

Everyone believes they're going to fail their parallel parking test, but that doesn't have to be the case! By keeping a few simple steps in mind, and getting in plenty of practice, you'll be a...

The dreaded final step of the driving test, parallel parking, is a nightmare for most inexperienced drivers. Usually completed with cones during the driver's test, parallel parking can easily be...

It seems that everyone is a distracted driver these days or maybe the roads are just too congested. If you'd like to commit suicide-by-auto, then here are tips for how to get smashed into from...

Avoiding rear-end collisions can be done by paying attention to the cars ahead, watching for brake lights, keeping a safe distance behind other cars and getting the brakes checked annually. Drive...

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?

Good parking spaces are hard to come by. Once you find one, you notice that it's between two other cars. Parallel parking can be a pain. It can be easier if you take the proper steps.

In the old days a sunroof was a cool, optional feature on luxury cars that allowed a panel to be removed to allow air and light in. It was kind of like having a convertible that really...

The Toyota Previa comes with many standard safety features, including antilock brakes, seat belts, hazard lights and antiglare rear view mirrors. One of the most important safety features on any...

Driving while in traffic is at best pleasantly calm, and at worst a maelstrom of maneuvering miscalculations. Defensive driving can help to eliminate the chance of collision, or close calls by...

There are things to be aware of when making a left hand turn that can keep you safer even if you are rear ended.

Leaving the doors on a vehicle unlocked can be dangerous. Passengers can inadvertently open a door and fall out of a moving vehicle, resulting in serious injury or even death. This is especially...

Everyone else is enjoying the winter wonderland and you would be too, if you could get your car out of the snowdrift. A common nuisance of living in a snow-swept climate is the occasional need to...

If you want to pull off some tricks and stunts on a motorcycle, there are a few things you need to consider. Get familiar with riding. Your own skill level and comfort zone will determine what...

Learn how to use the rear view mirror when driving a car in this free video clip.

These techniques are the fundamental basis of drifting. These techniques are the originals that were used when drifting was no more than something to pass time. To use the following techniques you...

Vehicle mirrors are crucial to everyday driving and especially when traveling. Mirrors allow you to see all around the vehicle to better understand where traffic is and assist in making driving...

Poorly adjusted rear view mirrors and the blind spots they cause are more than just an annoyance. They can mean the difference between getting home safely and not getting home at all. Learning how...

Anyone who's driven on ice and snow has probably been faced with an unpredictable skid when their tires break free. As the rear end of your car fishtails back and forth, a thousand negative...

Most luxury cars and high-performance sports cars are rear-wheel drive. In normal road conditions, rear-wheel drive vehicles have the benefits of better handling and feel, as the front wheels...

Rear end collisions are a major driving problem. They can be avoided if you will follow a few simple steps.

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...

Loss of vehicle traction over slippery conditions, or for whatever reason, is always dealt with in the same manner. The object is to maintain your original path by looking where you want your...