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Want an Emoji on Your License Plate? Move to Vermont!

The Green Mountain State has introduced a bill to allow motorists to include emojis on their license plates. And we are totally on board.

By Cherise Threewitt Feb 13, 2020 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?

The history of jaywalking is probably way more complex than you'd expect. Criminalizing crossing the street has roots in the auto industry, class wars and even racism.

By Cherise Threewitt Feb 12, 2020 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Why Aren't Seat Belts Required on All School Buses?

School buses are some of the safest vehicles on the road. But most also don't have seat belts, leaving the children inside vulnerable to injury in a crash.

By Cherise Threewitt Dec 30, 2019 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving

Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology that could end drunk driving as we know it by 2024.

By Cherise Threewitt Dec 5, 2019 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

How to Safely Transport Your Christmas Tree Home

Plan on buying a live Christmas tree this year? Don't be that guy who loses it on the road between the lot and your house. We've got tips to help you get it home safely.

By Cherise Threewitt Dec 4, 2019 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Zipper Merge

The zipper merge is best. Drivers should stay in their lane until the very last minute and then take turns entering the open lane.

Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?

Seems like just when you've settled on a parking spot far out, some joker cruises by and gets a space in the front row. What do scientists think is the best way to score a good parking space?

By Nathan Chandler Sep 30, 2019 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

How to Escape a Sinking Car

The impossible happens. You're trapped in your car and it's sinking. Could you break a window to get out?

By Cherise Threewitt Sep 25, 2019 Driving & Safety / Auto Safety Testing

Is Parallel Parking Outdated?

Sure, it's a good skill to have, but for how much longer?

By Cherise Threewitt Jul 16, 2019 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Texas Law Would Let Parents Give Teen's Driving Test

Who needs the DMV? If Texas HB 409 passes, parents could soon bypass it altogether and make their novice teens legal to drive.

By Cherise Threewitt May 29, 2019 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

5 Famous Death Cars — Where Are They Now?

JFK. Tupac. Bonnie and Clyde. They each died in a car, but what happened to those famous vehicles after the fact?

By Patrick J. Kiger Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Wearable Air Bags Save Lives

These personal air bags can help anyone prone to falling, including motorcyclists, horseback riders and senior citizens.

By Cherise Threewitt Apr 4, 2019 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

The 'Dutch Reach' Prevents Bike Crashes

Opening your car door the right way could help you avoid a horrifying collision with a biker and save a life.

By Cherise Threewitt Mar 27, 2019 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Should Licensed Drivers Be Tested Periodically?

Wouldn't it be a good idea to retest drivers every so often? Experts say not really.

By Patrick J. Kiger Mar 5, 2019 Driving & Safety / Auto Safety Testing

Can Your Car Have Too Many Bumper Stickers?

The van driven by the recent pipe bombing suspect was literally covered from top to bottom with right-wing stickers. But, for the average law-abiding citizen, how many bumper stickers is too many?

By Oisin Curran Nov 2, 2018 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

Why Syncing Stop Lights May Not Solve Traffic Woes

Ever get red light after red light when you're driving? Often, it's because traffic lights aren't synced to each other. But would doing so really fix traffic problems?

By Dave Roos Oct 24, 2018 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

If the Light Is Stuck on Red, Are You Stuck Too?

We've all been there. The stop light won't change and you've got places to be. Do you run it or just wait, wait and wait?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler Oct 19, 2018 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise

Many factors are to blame for the increase. The question is what can be done to stop it?

By Cherise Threewitt Oct 5, 2018 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

Is Driving Barefoot Illegal?

Some say shoes get in the way of your car's pedals and can actually cause accidents. So why would driving barefoot be bad?

By John Perritano Sep 12, 2018 Driving & Safety / Accidents & Hazardous Conditions

You'll Get in Serious Trouble for Speeding in These Five States

When it comes to cracking down on lead-foot drivers, these states aren't playing around.

By Cherise Threewitt Sep 11, 2018 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices

Sorry, But Speed Traps Aren’t Actually Entrapment

It may seem unfair that cops can lie in wait for speeding motorists, but legally, speed traps aren't entrapment. Still, some states have imposed laws to limit their use as a revenue source.

By Patrick J. Kiger Aug 21, 2018 Driving & Safety / Safety & Regulatory Devices