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  • A man smokes a joint in a car
    20

    A Little Medicinal THC While Driving Is Probably Fine, Australia Decides

    If you've got a prescription and you're below Australia's legal limits, driving with a little bit of THC in your system won't necessarily be a deal-breaker.

    By Collin Woodard 7 hours ago Read More
  • A Honda Civic and a Honda Accord sit in front of a service center.
    19

    These Used Hondas Aren't Worth Your Money At Any Price

    Hondas have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. But some of them also have a history of recall notices, lawsuit settlements, and other issues.

    By Josh West 1 day ago Read More
  • Fresno infamous double speed bumps
    32

    Never Change, Infamous Car-Launching Speed Bumps In Fresno, Never Change

    It's been four years since Speed Bump Olympics posted its first video showing negligent drivers catching air, but drivers still haven't learned their lesson.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • A front shot of a black and red 2012 Mini Countryman JCW driving around a corner on a rural road surrounded by grass and trees
    12

    5 Used Cars Under $6,000 Recommended For Teen Drivers

    Needing a used car that's cheap doesn't mean it has to be unsafe, too. These cars all average under $6,000 and have performed well in IIHS safety tests.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 days ago Read More
  • A Brightline train in Florida
    70

    Bankruptcy Looms For America's Deadliest Trains

    With its self-imposed deadline to find a buyer now passed, Bloomberg reports Brightline has reached a point where restructuring feels inevitable.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model S P85D cornering hard during one of Consumer Reports' emergency handling tests
    3

    Consumer Reports' Emergency Handling Tests Look Super Fun

    The way Consumer Reports tests new vehicles looks like a ton of fun. Here are some of the tests the organization uses and why they're so important.

    By Erik Sherman 7 days ago Read More
  • Burning wildfire at night
    19

    Cars Are Among The Leading Causes Of Wildfires

    Wildfires are becoming more common, and vehicles are one of the ways in which they can start, but how do you prevent your car from adding to the stats?

    By Charles Krome 7 days ago Read More
  • Early crumple zone crash testing by Mercedes-Benz.
    3

    Mercedes Set A New Safety Benchmark In 1959, And Now It's Everywhere

    Over half a century ago, Mercedes-Benz revolutionized the world of auto safety by introducing this technology that's now standard on virtually all vehicles.

    By Nico DeMattia 8 days ago Read More
  • Crossing guard Jamele Ransom takes a bite of an ice cream cone during his interview with reporters about a crash into a local Philadelphia playground on May 5.
    13

    Crossing Guard Earns Ice Cream Treat After Saving Citizen From Crash

    After pulling someone out from under playground equipment, the crossing guard made sure to get himself well-deserved a soft serve cone.

    By Lalita Chemello 8 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a Nissan Frontier stuck in wet concrete after ignoring
    89

    Pickup Truck Driver Moves 'Road Closed' Sign, Immediately Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete

    The pickup truck driver who tried to drive through the construction area eventually had to be pulled out of the axle-deep concrete by a tow truck.

    By Justin Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • A Florida Highway Patrol car parked with the door open
    38

    Florida Man Sentenced After Hitting 150 MPH On His Motorcycle During A High Speed Chase

    The rider, who already had eight license suspensions, caught the attention of officers with a tucked license plate and some illegal lane splitting.

    By Chris Tsui 8 days ago Read More
  • An H.E.B Plus parking lot on a sunny day
    30

    Why So Many Accidents Happen In Parking Lots

    Parking lots are among America's accident hotspots, according to official data, but why do so many accidents happen in such a low-speed environment?

    By Kiran Menon 9 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Mazda3 hatchback driving on a mountain road past trees and shrubs
    18

    These Are The Five Cheapest Cars The IIHS And Consumer Reports Recommend For Teen Drivers

    Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 days ago Read More
  • airline pilot with epilets smoking a vape
    23

    Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification

    Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the 17.3 mph speed limit sign with a truck passing by
    74

    Why Wisconsin Has Speed Limit Signs With Decimal Points

    The facility that posted the unorthodox speed limit sign says that it's meant to draw drivers' attention, but will it actually reduce speeds?

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • A car accident between a Chevrolet Venture and a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Colorado Springs.
    3

    Why You're Probably Required To Have Liability Auto Insurance But Not Full Coverage

    You're most likely required to have a minimum liability insurance policy for your car. However, choosing to invest in more coverage is up to you. Here's why.

    By Aakash Badree 16 days ago Read More
  • A severely damaged car sits on the side of the road.
    22

    Will Car Insurance Cover The Cost Of Frame Damage Repairs?

    If your car's frame was damaged in a bad accident, your insurance might cover the repairs, but only if the math adds up. Here's what you need to know.

    By Aakash Badree 17 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the underside of the flipped fire truck propped up against an H&R Block with firefighters in the picture
    34

    LAFD Finds Out Why You Don't See Any Fire Engines In Formula Drift

    When responding to a structure fire, the driver swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle, causing the fire engine to spin and eventually roll onto its side.

    By Logan K. Carter 19 days ago Read More
  • A Cybertruck sits immobilized on the shoreline of a Texas lake after attempting to test the truck's
    34

    Cybertruck Driver Tried Using Wade Mode In A Lake, Ended Up In Jail

    The Cybertruck, took on water, bricked itself, and had to be abandoned. Amongst others, the driver now faces charges for not having valid boat registration.

    By Lalita Chemello 19 days ago Read More
  • Congested highway intersection with multiple flyovers near Houston, Texas
    119

    Why Texas Leads The US In Interstate Fatalities (And It's Not Just Bad Drivers)

    Texans aren't exactly known for being responsible drivers, but that doesn't fully explain why their roads are so dangerous. Here's the story behind the numbers.

    By Chloe Clougher 20 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a car central display showing a 360 degree camera feed.
    145

    8 Years Ago, Automakers Were Forced To Equip Backup Cameras - What Might Come Next?

    As of May 2018, all new cars sold in the U.S. must be equipped with rearview cameras. What safety regulations could come next, and how would they work?

    By Marko Mikulic 20 days ago Read More
  • Chicago Police Department officers respond to the scene of an incident
    31

    More States Are Pushing For Speed Limiting Devices To Be Fitted In Frequent Offenders' Cars

    The devices would be similar to ignition interlock devices that require drivers to prove they aren't under the influence before they operate their vehicle.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 days ago Read More
  • Shot of a motorcycle racer in protective gear
    5

    Why Leather Is Still The Ideal Material For Motorcycle Jackets

    Not all motorcycle gear is created equal, with the material determining its level of protection and durability. And yes, leather absolutely still beats textile.

    By Kiran Menon 24 days ago Read More
  • A large blue sign for a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation licensing center
    5

    PennDOT Screwed Up Thousands Of Road Tests And Is Making Drivers Retake It

    PennDOT says the affected motorists will have to swap their licenses for learner's permits should they be unable to retest, which is a big setback.

    By Erik Sherman 24 days ago Read More
  • A sheriff's deputy from Tampa, Florida holds down an alligator near a road
    22

    Florida Man And Sheriff's Deputy Shoos An Alligator Off Busy Highway Like It's Just A Tuesday

    Perhaps it's just that unspoken bond of bros, but as the Florida man politely asked the gator to get to the sidewalk, that's exactly what the gator did.

    By Nicholas Werner 25 days ago Read More
  • Starbase, Texas and surrounding buildings, with two Starship rockets in the background
    69

    Texas Homeowners Sue SpaceX For Damage From Rocket Launches

    SpaceX likely will quietly settle it for non-trivial (though not mind-blowing) sum and then just keep on doing what it's doing: going fast and breaking stuff.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • A person shifting a gear in a manual gearbox-equipped vehicle
    9

    Here's How To Drive If Your Clutch Pedal Fails

    Sometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
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