Driving & Safety

The family car is a complex machine full of components that could fail at any time, sometimes resulting in property damage or personal injury. Among the components that typically fail are tires,...

While common sense plays the largest factor into braking effectively and safely while driving, knowing how your car brakes will optimize your success. There are many factors to consider when...

Winter can be dangerous with extremely cold weather conditions, snow and ice. It is very important to prepare your car for the winter months. Being unprepared can leave you stranded and in a...

You park your car and come back the next morning or several hours later only to find it covered in snow. You get in start it and try to get out of your parking spot only to find yourself spinning...

Scooters, whether electric or combustion fueled, are a financially feasible option to driving a car. Before hitting the road, however, a regular scheduled safety check will ensure your time on the...

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...

Getting every last mile out of a gallon of gasoline has become very important from an economical and an environmental perspective. When it comes to automobiles, many factors affect gas mileage....

Tires play an important role in vehicle safety. If they are worn out, your car may won't handle properly or stop in the shortest distance possible. You should check your tires' tread depth so will...

There are many factors that go into why winter tires are important to have. The weather and tire traction have a lot to do with which tire is a better pick.

Using a traction control device such as tire chains or studded tires can reduce winter road hazards and improve your winter driving experience. Knowing the differences in the two winter traction...

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a versatile, go-anywhere SUV perfectly suited for on- or off-road adventures. It comes from the factory with traction control, stability control, anti-lock brakes and is...

The useful life of automobile tires is an often-debated topic that doesn't have a concise, perfect answer. The process of making typical radial tires involves bonding a rubber compound to steel...

Studded tires have small metal protrusions inserted into the rubber to improve tire-road friction in bad weather conditions like snow or ice. Although studded tires help drivers in bad weather,...

Winter is inevitable, but getting stuck or into an accident is not. Keep your car in good condition, use winter tires and drive defensively, and you'll increase your chances of arriving at your...

People who travel during the winter, whether for work or recreation, often equip their vehicles with studded tires. While studded tires provide safety for driving through bad weather, they can...

Driving a car gives us a sense of freedom, provides transportation, and allows us to show off our sense of style. But cars are notorious for their pollution. How can you make your driving...

Driving can be a dangerous undertaking even in the best circumstances and ideal conditions. Having a vehicle that conforms to all required safety standards and is properly maintained can make an...

Tires need to be rotated so that they will wear evenly. Tire rotation will increase the life of your tires and make your vehicle safer to drive. Whether you attempt this task on your own or leave...

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...

Tire chains are typically placed around a car's tires to help with traction during the heavy winter months. The metal chain digs into the snow and ice, preventing the car from losing traction when...

Snow chains are used in wintry weather in the nation's colder climates. Not necessarily for use on highways or everyday driving, snow chains provide traction in the most dangerous of winter...

Maintaining your tires will help to prolong the life of them and can help save you money. You will save money by not having to buy brand new tires as often by learning simple things you can do to...

Follow these 16 steps to improve your older car or truck's fuel economy--whether it runs on gasoline, diesel, ethanol or biodiesel. You may need to adjust your driving style a bit or make a few...

Do you have trouble driving on ice and snow? Are you taking a trip up north and will be driving in the snow or ice for the first time? Here are tips to help you.

Studded snow tires have metal studs on the tread. They are designed to be used in areas with a lot of snow and ice, remote areas or areas with poor snow removal. Many people keep a set of studded...

Driving in extreme conditions can be dangerous, and tire chains are among the easiest ways to give yourself an advantage over the elements. They supply the extra traction needed for snowy, icy or...

A car's tires are one of its most important parts. They represent the place where the car meets the road. Tires account for a good portion of a vehicle's safety, performance and efficiency....

Tire chains can be one of the best ways to make a vehicle perform under extreme conditions, giving added traction on a variety of surfaces. But there are also significant drawbacks to using tire...

There is no single "safest tire" that is suitable for all vehicles. You can, however, take a moment to consider some of the factors that make your tires safe---or unsafe. To determine the safest...

Some say to just floor it. Some say raise while holding the brake. Here's my experience with a 2006 mustang gt auto! Have fun and be safe :)

Taking good care of your car is of the utmost importance when it comes to safety. Proper maintenance when needed, changing the oil and other fluids frequently and having your tires rotated and...

Whether gas prices are $4 a gallon or $1 a gallon, fuel makes a large dent in our monthly budget. Not only can conserving gas can save you money; it is good for the environment. Implementing some...

One of the best ways to ensure safe driving in winter conditions is to have the right kind of tires on your vehicle. With several different options available, each claiming to offer superior...

Taking a roadtrip is a right of passage to most people but for people with older cars the trip also is fraught with some worries about how their vehicle will hold up. With that in mind....

While it is wisest to avoid driving in the snow, sometimes it is unavoidable. There is no substitute for getting hands-on winter driving lessons at a nearby driving school, but here are some basic...

Making your car last is not something that is difficult but it does take some care. Maintaining basic stuff on your car and driving conservatively can make a difference.

Even if you don't own one of the most fuel-efficient cars and aren't in the market for a new one just yet, there are plenty of ways to improve the efficiency of your current car.

If your truck gets stuck in the mud, it can be very trying to get it unstuck. Mud likes to suck tires in and trap axles from forward or backward movement. Simply spinning the tires for long...

With rising gas prices and concern over the environment, it is beneficial for everyone to try gas saving techniques. By doing so, you can yield observable results, especially after tracking gas...

Mercedes-Benz began building cars in the early 1900s under the Daimler Corporation. Most of Mercedes' newest cars have large engines built for performance and not for conserving fuel. Some models,...

A burnout is mostly for racing but anyone can do it. The reason for a burnout is to clean the surface of the tires and heat up the rubber so that it gets sticky and provides better traction. I...

It is difficult, and even dangerous, to drive a car in snow without adequate snow equipment. Common options for your car include snow tires, snow chains and snow cables. There is a lot of...

Front wheel drive cars are common on the road today as they handle well and tend to be a bit more fuel efficient than their rear wheel driven competitors. However, some things are a bit more...

ATV tires are "All Terrain Vehicle" tires. They are made for ATVs, which are motorcycles with four wheels. They are also often called quads or four-wheelers. ATV tires are big, wide tires that are...

Spinning car tires is not just something done by teenagers driving dad's sports car for the first time. Spinning the tires on a car is actually done by professional drag racers and other race car...

When one drives a car, the traction of the car's tires on the road is what allows the car to move forward, make turns and stop. The less traction the tires have, the more prone they will be to...

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....

Speeding is the worst drain on gas mileage. Your car's mileage rates should hold steady until about 60 miles per hour, but for every 5 mph above 60, you lose about a mile per gallon from your...

Drag racing has been a very popular automotive sport for many years. Since its early years, drag racing has made many changes, including being made illegal on the streets. Now drag racing must be...

Keeping your vehicle's tires inflated at the recommended pressure can improve fuel economy significantly. Under-inflated tires use up excess energy because more surface area touches the road. This...