Driving & Safety

On any day of the week a driver can be in danger of becoming involved in an accident with a large truck or tractor trailer. That likelihood is greater during the holiday season when so many...

Icy roads in winter pose not only a traffic danger, but over time can also severely damage roadways. Water seeps into pitted areas and cracks in blacktop/asphalt roads, freezes and expands...

Road construction causes frustration for motorists, but it is important to protect the safety of other motorists and workers. Know what signs to look for so the process can move along as...

Before heading off on road-trips to Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations, prepare, prepare, prepare! Do what you can to help ensure your safe and timely arrival to and from your...

Driver education in the US was probably designed for population control. It's about the equivalent of stuffing you -- statistically a 16-year-old girl -- into a Cozy Coupe (pictured above) and...

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,...

Driving is a good way to get around but it has its dangers. Here are a few tips to help you line up your car with your side of the road. These tips can be very helpful to younger drivers who are...

While dirt roads are still prevalent in many remote areas of the world, here in the US they are a disappearing and in many ways still charming bit of Americana. If you are traveling in or perhaps...

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...

If you haven't experienced a case of road rage yet, then chances are you haven't been driving for very long. During traffic jams and rush hour commutes, tempers flare and manners get thrown out...

The most important thing for an emergency vehicle to accomplish is to safely arrive on the incident scene. The following steps will provide you with the required information needed to safely move...

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...

Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day and most of the time they are caused by careless drivers. Avoid car accidents by taking extreme caution and devoted your full attention the road and...

The goal of a driver's education course is not only to teach individuals how to drive, but to teach them how to be good drivers. Driver education places a focus on learning and adhering to...

It seems like every day in the news, you hear of tales of road rage. And it is not simply a matter of cutting someone off either. Road rage can be deadly. Follow these tips to stay calm and alive.

For any new driver, the state-mandated road test can be an intimidating challenge. Driving tests, along with a written exam, are meant to ensure that only safe drivers are licensed to drive on...

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...

Since the first motor vehicle accident fatality in 1896, traffic accidents have claimed over 3 million lives. It is impossible to avoid every danger on the road, but observing some of the...

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...

It’s an epidemic. Someone cuts you off or rides too close. Soon enough your blood is boiling and you get into a screaming match where curses and finger gestures are flying. In some cases it...

Starting right about now, and through about the end of the year, deer begin to act crazier than normal in public. It’s the start of the mating season. Deer’s usual cluelessness around cars is...

Road tests for new drivers ensure that only those with an understanding of the rules of the road and an ability to operate a motor vehicle properly are licensed to drive. Each state has its own...

We have either been guilty of these or have seen someone doing them. The best way to avoid bad driving habits is to never start them. Or if you already have a problem you need to realize it and...

Although it's a common stereotype that men are better drivers than women, men have a greater history of accidents on the road. Men have a 70 percent higher likelihood of having a serious car...

Winter driving presents challenges not seen during the rest of the year. Snow, ice, sleet and mud can take their toll, never mind the dreaded road condition known as "black ice," which catches a...

Driving on long trips can be tough when you haven't prepared yourself for the distance. You must be sure to practice safe driving, not only for yourself, but for others that are sharing the road...

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...

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...

Every driver has or will at some point come in contact with an angry and an aggressive driver. Before you react toward your aggressor, think of all the ramifications that you could possibly face...

The past few years have seen growing numbers of Americans take to the streets on fuel-efficient and inexpensive scooters. Driven by the notion that anyone who can ride a bicycle and drive a car...

For any new driver, the drivers license test can be an intimidating challenge. Road tests are intended to ensure that a driver can operate his vehicle safely and that he understands the rules of...

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...

On most roads, whether local streets or major highways, road signs are a common sight. With so much information being displayed, it is easy for road signs to blend into the landscape; however, the...

Driving a car may be scary at first, but with practice, it becomes easier. You'll also become better at it, no matter what your age or skill level when you first start. All it takes is...

Stress is often defined as the feeling we have when the body heart and soul want to strangle someone but the mind says no. There is no doubt that stress plays a large role in accidents. It also...

A skid occurs when the front or rear of a car in motion suddenly and uncontrollably swings around in a circular movement. Depending upon the force of the skid, the vehicle may stop quickly or...

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...

So many of us are distracted while driving. This can be very dangerous not only to ourselves but to others on the road around us. Here are a few tips to drive safer.

Increasingly, drivers are acting out their stress, frustration, and anger when they get behind the wheel of their vehicle, resulting in an increase in “road rage”. Road rage is aggressive driving...

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 is such a normal, routine part of our lives that we often don't consciously think about how dangerous it really is. Thinking about the hazards every time you start a vehicle is a good...

Many unfortunate accident occur when a driver goes with two wheels on the gravel side of the road. This happens due to lack of attention or as part of an evasive manouver. When this happens, the...

Driving is a social responsibility that should be undertaken with sober consideration. The road does not belong to you. It is to be shared with other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. ...

Don’t wait for the first blizzard of winter to re-learn how to drive in snow and ice. Remember these basics before you get into the car:

Summer is the time when kids are out of school, the weather warms up, and people are enjoying the long days in the great outdoors. It’s also the time when drivers must make an extra effort to...

Summer, with its long days and warm weather, brings a welcome relief to drivers who spent the winter negotiating snowy or icy roadways. But summer brings its own weather hazards for drivers who...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 37,000 people died in 2008 on U.S. roads. That's the equivalent of seven fully loaded 747s crashing every month. Many of these...

Driving can be a dangerous prospect. Many people die on America's roads every year, but obeying good driving tips can prevent a lot of these accidents. Getting a driver's license may mean that...

Driving is as much about a driver's state of mind and awareness as it is about technique or skill. Today, driving and safety are directly linked to what follows a driver into their car. This...