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  • A yellow road sign with two arrows pointing down, indicating the lanes split away from each other.
    9

    What To Do When You See A Yellow Road Sign With Two Arrows Pointing Down

    You'll usually find this yellow or orange road sign on a one-way highway. Keep your eyes peeled, as it warns of a potentially dangerous obstacle.

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • The heart of a car's ABS system, its actuator, with lines running to and from it.
    24

    You Can Drive Without ABS Brakes, Here's What It's Like

    Anti-lock brakes are among the most useful safety inventions in modern motoring, but can you really drive without them? And what would that be like?

    By Peter Nelson 3 days ago Read More
  • Ford F-350 DRW 4X4 Crew Cab Super Duty parked on a dealer lot
    17

    IIHS Launches New Attack In War To Make Heavy-Duty Trucks And Cargo Vans Less Deadly

    Over the next several years, expect to see commercial vans and work trucks get safer. And yes, safety matters with work vehicles.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • A red 2026 Toyota Sienna in motion with trees and buildings in the background.
    3

    5 New Family Minivans Ranked From Best To Worst IIHS Safety Ratings

    We look at the five safest family-friendly minivans on the road you can buy brand new according to the IIHS and compare the results with NHTSA's findings.

    By Dave Goldberg 10 days ago Read More
  • A yellow crash test dummy sits anxiously in a crash testing facility.
    10

    What Are The Differences Between The NHTSA And IIHS Safety Tests?

    When you're buying a new car, you definitely want to know how well it will protect you. That's where NHTSA and IIHS come in, but their testing methods differ.

    By Josh West 10 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of onlooker's footage of airport tug joyride
    34

    Delta Passenger Arrested After Airport Tug Joyride Ends With Crash

    Sometimes you just have to go outside and stretch your legs before a long flight.

    By Ryan Erik King 11 days ago Read More
  • A white BMW i8 parked on asphalt at night with its headlights on showing how powerful its laser headlights are
    60

    NHTSA Pledges To Modernize Headlight Standards Again, For Realsies This Time

    Hopefully these negotiations will allow the headlights on new cars to be more effective, safer, and less blinding to other drivers.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of NBC LA report showing the rubber medians at Center and Alondra.
    108

    New Medians Intended To Prevent Street Takeovers Coming Straight Into Compton

    The bumps have already been installed in 22 intersections, with 23 more on the way, and officials say that the deterrents are working.

    By Chris Tsui 12 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of a matte gray Range Rover Sport SV driving around a corner on a race track in front of red and white curbs
    11

    Land Rover Issues Recalls For One (1) Range Rover Sport That Could Shut Off With No Warning

    A sole Sport was recalled for a potentially deformed circuit board in the PCM, and 1,073 Range Rover Sport SVs were recalled for cracked rear subframes.

    By Logan K. Carter 18 days ago Read More
  • A grey Toyota Hilux with a caravan dropped on top of it
    14

    Toyota Recreated The 'Top Gear' Hilux Torture Test With A New Hilux, And It Survived Too

    The roof, sides of the bed, and the top of the windshield were trashed, but the cabin was unaffected enough to let somebody get in, start it, and drive off.

    By Chris Tsui 18 days ago Read More
  • Multicolored, illuminated warning lamps, nested in the speedometer on a vehicle's dashboard.
    12

    What To Do When Car Repair Shops Say Your Car Is Too Unsafe To Drive

    While a mechanic can't prevent you from driving away in a car they deem unsafe to drive, a failed safety inspection could make the vehicle illegal to operate.

    By Eugene Buono 21 days ago Read More
  • Driver crashes into closed Kroger outside Houston to use the restroom
    63

    Chevy HHR Driver Crashes Through Texas Kroger's Doors At 4:30 A.M., Expects Us To Believe He Only Did It Because He Really Had To Use The Bathroom

    For some reason, people turn into wild animals in and around grocery stores.

    By Collin Woodard 21 days ago Read More
  • A Flock camera and solar panel mounted on a pole against a clear blue sky
    95

    Flock Forces Website Showing Camera Locations To Shut Down, Because 'Transparency Matters'

    The website may be down, but the internet is forever, and the Internet Archive has preserved the original site.

    By Justin Hughes 22 days ago Read More
  • A Bell 222 helicopter flies past at the Rand Airshow at Rand Airport
    17

    A Helicopter's 'Jesus Nut' Is The Last Thing You Want To Bust During A Flight

    You don't want any components failing in the middle of a helicopter ride, but this one should be of particular concern anytime you're airborne.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 24 days ago Read More
  • A bull elk in front of traffic in Colorado.
    11

    Move Over Neil The Seal — An Elk Named 'Smash' Declares War On Cars

    Instead of being obsessed with traffic cones like Neil is, this massive elk in Colorado has a real problem with anything on four wheels.

    By Chris Tsui 25 days ago Read More
  • A black and yellow diagonal stripe sign next to a road.
    14

    Here's What Those Diagonal Black And Yellow Striped Road Signs Are Telling You

    They come in various shapes and patterns, but whenever you see one, it's best to slow down and pay attention to the road ahead. Here's why.

    By Chris Tsui 25 days ago Read More
  • Lindsey Isaacs testifies before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
    201

    Woman Spends 86 Hours In Solitary Confinement Due To Flock Cameras Despite Driving Car Of Different Color

    Florida Highway Patrol mixed up Lindsay Isaacs’ car with another, and arrested her on vehicular homicide charges, among eight felonies she hadn't committed.

    By Collin Woodard 26 days ago Read More
  • Driver's-side crash-test dummy during IIHS testing of 2022 Subaru BRZ
    3

    The 5 Smallest Cars That Still Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

    From new hatchbacks to small sedans, these surprisingly well-built compacts prove that, even when it comes to car safety, bigger isn't always better.

    By Charles Krome 28 days ago Read More
  • A traffic camera on a light pole.
    26

    These 15 States Don't Have Red Light Cameras, Here's Why

    While at least 22 states and Washington DC still use red light cameras, at least 15 states explicitly block or heavily restrict remote traffic monitoring.

    By Michael Frank 29 days ago Read More
  • A small yellow airplane about to fly over a postal van on a narrow road between fields
    9

    Plane Narrowly Avoids Hitting Postal Van During Emergency Landing

    Several semi-trucks had to pull over to avoid colliding with the plane, and the plane missed the postal van by what looks like inches, rather than feet.

    By Justin Hughes 29 days ago Read More
  • Pretty young smiling woman driving car with her pet friend cute dog standing beside her and looking road ahead, travel concept
    55

    Being Single In California Could Get Even Better (For Your Wallet, At Least)

    California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that he is barring auto insurers from considering marital status in setting premiums.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • AGV Pista GP R3 helmet from the front, front-side, and rear-side
    9

    AGV's Newest Helmet Is Meant To Break Apart When Hit

    AGV isn't the first to put sacrificial features on a helmet, but its new Pista GP R3 is the first one I've seen that uses so much of the shell for this purpose.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • AO Racing's Rexy Porsche 911 GT3 R race car at he 12 Hours of Sebring.
    3

    These Race Car Safety Innovations Now Make Your Daily Driver Safer

    The race track might be home to noise, drama, and excitement, but it's also the birthplace of safety inventions we take for granted in our daily drivers.

    By Peter Nelson 1 month ago Read More
  • Side view of a Waymo Jaguar I-Pace driving through a city intersection
    62

    Minneapolis Proposes Requiring A Human Behind The Wheel In Waymos

    Safety is a big part of the proposal that could change Waymo's future in the city, but bigger still is the desire to protect the jobs of human drivers.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • A man walking along highway at night
    7

    7 Tips For Safely Walking Along A Highway (Especially At Night)

    A big portion of pedestrian fatalities every year happens on highways - often at night. If walking next to a highway is unavoidable, here's how to do it safely.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 month ago Read More
  • Screenshot: A Tesla Cybercab's touchscreen with the emergency
    57

    Instead Of A Steering Wheel, The Tesla Cybercab Uses An On-Screen Joystick For Emergencies

    With no pedals and no steering wheel in the cab, the Tesla robotaxi will have to rely on touchscreen controls to be driven in emergency situations.

    By Chris Tsui 1 month ago Read More
  • A long-exposure capture of cars running through a downtown city center with green lights ahead.
    49

    City Rewarding Safe Drivers With Never-Ending Green Lights Sees Dramatic Drop In Speeds And Crashes

    Would never having to wait at a red light be enough to make you ease off the gas?

    By Lalita Chemello 1 month ago Read More
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