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On average, you might spend up to two weeks sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic this year. While some say the answer is to build more roads others say that's just inviting more traffic congestion. See more »
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How to avoid rollover accidents, understand the consequences of DUI, avoid road rage and drive safely in the winter are among Accidents & Hazardous Conditions topics.
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5 Ways to Avoid Overheating Your Truck
Nearly everyone has seen a fellow motorist stranded on the roadside -- white smoke billowing from under the hood of their vehicle. But is there really anything you can do to prevent your truck from overheating?
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How Crash Testing Works
Crash test dummies have been the subject of public service announcements, cartoons, parodies, even the name of a band. Real crash test dummies, however, are true life-savers as an integral part of automotive crash tests.
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How DUI Works
We all know DUI is a problem, and for many, a tragedy. So how do blood alcohol levels, police procedures and DUI punishment work? What can you do to keep your friends and family safe when you've been out drinking?
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How Road Rage Works
Take a 3000-pound car, add a dash of traffic, and lots of frustration and what do you have? A potentially dangerous emotional state called road rage. Learn how you can negotiate the roads without blowing your top or someone else's.
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How the Jaws of Life Work
The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
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How Traffic Works
On average, you might spend up to two weeks sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic this year. While some say the answer is to build more roads others say that's just inviting more traffic congestion.
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Rollover Accidents Explained
By far the deadliest risk facing SUV minivan and truck occupants is a rollover accident. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) more than 280000 rollover accidents are reported each year claiming more than 10000 lives annually.
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Top 10 Car Summer Maintenance Tips
It's time to take your family to the beach. But take care of your car's summer maintenance. Don't let this be the year you get stranded on the side of the road.
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Top 10 Car Winterizing Tips
Just as it's necessary for us to put on a coat and gloves in cold weather, our cars need a similar kind of attention to function at their best potential. Check out the best ways to winterize your car.
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What if I threw my car into reverse while I was driving?
Ever wondered what would happen to your transmission (and car) if you accidentally popped your gearshift into reverse while driving? The answer may surprise you.
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Why is it so hard to start a car in the winter?
You hop inside your car to escape the brutal winter winds and fumble with your frigid keys, only to find that your car won't start when you turn the ignition. What's going on? It's probably one of three problems.
See more »How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
This winter make sure your car is as prepared as you are. Going the extra mile by getting your vehicle ready for winter and learning what it takes to drive safely through ice and snow could save your life.
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