Driving in the dark is a necessity for most drivers. From mid-autumn to mid-spring, the daylight hours decrease, and many people are commuting to work and school in the dark. Driving in darkened conditions can be dangerous, adding another layer of complexity to navigating the roads. To help keep you safer on the road, let […]
Driving school will teach student drivers a myriad of skills. There are only so many situations you can prepare for before being in the situation and having to put those skills into practice. While driving teachers try to prepare students, there are still common driving challenges that require extra experience before feeling comfortable. Here are […]
Both adult driving lessons and teen driving school programs teach drivers how to drive a vehicle on the road safely. They focus on the basics and teach how to navigate tough situations. While the basics are covered, they are also the items that most drivers go on to forget after driving classes are done. To help […]
Part of owning and driving a car is paying for all the expenses that go along with it. There are some costs that have little variation, like a car payment or insurance. One of the most variable costs that a driver can control is the gas budget. Each vehicle has a specific gas mileage estimate […]
Before you can get a driver’s license, new drivers are required to apply for and use a learner’s permit. This small piece of paper entitles a new driver to operate a vehicle with a licensed adult driver in the passenger seat. There are many advantages to this situation, but gaining experience is the most […]
As the weather warms up, many people start planning road trips. There are so many things to do and see around the country and a road trip helps hit up a lot of things that are on the way to a final location. The best way to have a great trip is to be safe. […]
Most car manufacturers are trying to make cars with more safety features for technology use. Drivers use all kinds of technology including GPS apps, music players, and making phone calls. There are many safety features built into cars now including lane drifting warnings, automatic braking systems, and even automatic parking. To help with technology use, […]
When it comes to safety, not all highways are driven equally. There are some highways in the country that are considered more dangerous than others. Value Penguin, a research and analysis organization, studied the data from crashes of country’s highways between 2010 and 2016 to determine the country’s most dangerous highways. Using the three factors […]
Not getting enough sleep is a common problem for the average American. Being overly tired leads to all kinds of health problems, but it also leads to major problems on the roads. According to 2018 data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, not getting enough sleep makes a driver four times more likely to […]
Many drivers don’t give a second thought to parking, but it is an important part of being responsible. While most people don’t consider it dangerous to park, there are risks to not parking correctly. The National Safety Council shows that more than 50,000 crashes happen every year in parking lots and garages. This adds up […]