Driving & Safety

Drivers in the United States often dream of what it would be like to race around the German Autobahn at breakneck speeds. But actually there are a lot of safety restrictions to which German...

SUVs, or sport utility vehicles, are among the most likely of all vehicles to rollover in an accident. They also account for 33 percent of accident fatalities, which makes rollover safety a key...

Speed bumps are raised areas of pavement designed to slow down drivers. Speed bumps can be controversial; although they can improve safety, they have many drawbacks. The process of slowing and...

If you're like most people, buying tires can be an expensive dilemma and you can easily be talked into purchasing tires that are over qualified for what you actually require. Consult your owners...

Speed bumps, also known as "speed humps," "sleeping policeman" or "road hump" is a traffic controlling device intended to slow vehicles on a road or thoroughfare. They are most frequently used on...

Most of us probably know the consequences of speeding tickets and other traffic citations. We were in a hurry to get somewhere, and ended up losing time spent dealing with an officer, and then had...

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...

Operating a tractor-trailer can be tricky and awkward. Always leave yourself room to maneuver your way out of a dangerous situation and try to anticipate problems before they happen. Observe safe...

Getting pulled over is a waste of time and can get expensive. Going the speed limit is always the right answer however, if you happen to be speeding and get pulled over there are clever ways to...

To speed you have to be responsible, cover all the bases and not get careless and stupid. If you're an idiot, don't speed, you will get yourself or others killed.

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...

Gas prices aren't what they used to be a few years ago! Not only will the following steps help you save money on gas, but they will make your gas usage more efficient and will help you decrease...

The gas mileage you get from your car depends on how fast you're driving. Gas efficiency increases as your speed increases up to your car's optimal speed. This is because there are functions that...

Most economy cars are not made for speed. They tend to have small engines and not a lot of options. Economy cars tend to be small and light, however, that can help them move a little faster. There...

Any time you get behind the wheel of a car, you are charged with the responsibility of knowing and conforming to the rules of the road. Most traffic laws involve common sense and are designed to...

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...

All of us know the routes that contain endless annoying stoplight stops that make even short trips a long frustrating ordeal. This article will provide you with tips to minimize the stops you...

Unlike highways or city streets, country roads have a few unusual risks for car drivers. I live in the country and have seen a number of accidents these risks have caused. Here's a few tips that...

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...

Anyone who has been pulled over for speeding knows that sinking feeling of seeing flashing lights in the rearview mirror and knowing an expensive ticket awaits. Using a radar detector can help you...

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...

Besides the basics of how to operate a car, there are many things a driver needs to know to be safe and responsible on America's roads. Vehicle and traffic laws vary from state to state and can be...

Colorado State law is scooter friendly. Before 2010, scooters were classified either as "motorized bicycles," if they have an engine smaller than 50cc, or as "motorcycles." A change in the law...

Learning how to drive correctly is important not only for your safety but for the safety of others on the road. A good driver will avoid tickets, accidents and harm. But good driving starts with...

Sweaty palms, an urge to pee, clammy skin and a racing heart? No, it's not a panic attack, it's the police behind you. No one likes the feeling of being pulled over and having to pay more money...

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...

How to avoid getting pulled over by a cop

Want to drive fast and not get caught? Read this for tips on not getting a ticket!

You know you've been there. There's someone tailgating you. You slam on your brakes, hoping they will discontinue their bad habit. Instead, they tailgate you closer. They finally pass you, and...

Some easy ways to not get pulled over in the first place! Simple ways to say I am not guilty through drivers body language.

Drivers are subject to ordinances regarding minimum and maximum speed limitations. While laws vary by state, most states write similar statutes into law regarding speeding tickets and speeding laws.

Simple tips to save gas and avoid the gas pump! These tips not only help save gas, but increase the life of your vehicle.

The hazard warning lights are designed to warn other drivers that your vehicle is experiencing a problem. This could mean the vehicle is traveling at a reduced speed, is pulling off to the side of...

Thousands of drivers get into accidents every year, almost half of those drivers are severely injured or dead. Making an effort to drive safely not only saves your life but it can save other...

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...

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...

There is an average of six million auto accidents every year. People are too busy talking on their cell phones or eating while they drive to give their full attention to the road ahead of them. If...

Winter driving through the ice and the snow is enough to make some drivers throw their hands up in defeat. This doesn't have to be the case, however. Some knowledge of how to prepare for winter...

Almost every licensed driver has received a speeding ticket at some point in their lives and every one of those drivers hated having to pay the fine that came along with the ticket. Here are the...

Fuel efficiency or fuel economy is the amount of fuel a car uses up to go a given distance. The amount miles you can drive on a gallon of gasoline, known as miles per gallon or mpgs for short, is...

Of the 6.2 million car crashes in the U.S. in 2004, nearly one-third of fatal accidents were due in part by excessive speed, according to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, an alliance of...

As a parent or person who cares for a teenager, encouraging safe driving is one of the most important things you can do to keep them safe. Unfortunately the group with the highest percentage of...

Driving is one of the most dangerous activities humans perform daily. The speeds and masses involved in operating a motor vehicle can easily turn deadly---paying attention and following simple...

When taking a driving test, it's important to follow the speed limit, to obey traffic laws and to avoid holding up traffic. Find out how going to slow can get a person to fail a driving test with...

The average acceleration is a key metric that determines a car's performance. Fast acceleration means that a car can gain high speed in a short distance. Average car acceleration is usually...

Whether you are a new driver or not, there is always more to learn about how to drive cars. Driving a car is much more than the ability to know how to make the car go forward, turn and stop;...

This article will show you how to change your driving habits to save gasoline by increasing your fuel economy and have fun doing it. Bicycle analogies are used throughout to help explain the laws...

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...

Most people exceed the speed limit from time to time. You can minimize your chances of getting a ticket and paying the resultant fine by following these tips.