Auto Accidents and Hazardous Conditions

A new study out from AAA found that advanced vehicle safety systems struggled when weather conditions weren't optimal. Some test runs even ended in collisions.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

And by the way, driving at dusk and during full moons aren't doing you any favors either.

By Tom Langen

If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.

By Nathan Chandler

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

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

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

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

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

By Cherise Threewitt

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

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

By Cherise Threewitt

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

By Cherise Threewitt

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

Who's on the hook? You or the dealership?

By Cherise Threewitt

From die-hard Libertarians to masked anarchists, you never know who is going to be repairing a pothole these days.

By Cherise Threewitt

Left- and right-handed drivers react differently to sudden incidents, and that difference can have a profound effect on car accidents.

By John Donovan

Do you hold your breath when you're driving through a tunnel? HowStuffWorks looks at a survey exploring driving superstitions.

By Dave Roos

Here's another oft-repeated myth: You're never at fault if someone rear-ends you.

By Kate Kershner

What's the better strategy to park a car, backed in or front-fender forward? Buckle up, buttercup, and start practicing.

By Chris Opfer

That driver who breezes down the highway shoulder in bad traffic could face serious penalties in the U.S. But sometimes, the lane is a perfectly legal option.

By Alia Hoyt

This was definitely not your average car accident.

By Kate Kershner

Decapitation? Severed limbs? Injuries sustained when heads arms, legs go out the window of a moving vehicle are very real, and very serious.

By Laurie L. Dove

The reasons for auto recalls can range from mundane to potentially life-threatening. But every recall should be taken seriously. Here's how to keep yourself safe and get your vehicle back on the road.

By Cherise Threewitt

Time changes can cause you lose or gain an hour of sleep. It can also be dangerous for drivers.

By Cherise Threewitt

Holidays often bring on auto accidents with their mix of high traffic and high alcohol consumption. But is New Year's Eve the most dangerous day of the year?

By Cherise Threewitt

Ugh! Driving in the rain is the worst. Visibility drops down to nothing, and windshield wipers don't really seem to help. A friend once told you that wearing sunglasses in such a situation would help. That's just crazy talk. Right?

By Cherise Threewitt