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So You've Hit A Deer With Your Car. Now What?
No one wants to hit a deer with their car, but, unfortunately, sometimes the unavoidable happens. Here's what to do if you hit a deer while driving.
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When The Speed Limit Changes, Do You Slow Down Before Or After The Road Sign?
When you approach the sign for a new speed limit, do you change before or after you get to it? Getting the answer wrong could bring you a costly ticket.
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GM Recalls Over 67,000 Chevy Blazer EVs And Cadillac Lyriqs, Vistiqs, And Even Celestiqs For Temporary Loss Of Braking
The remedy comes in the form of an over-the-air update for owners who have opted in to those; otherwise, owners will have to take their vehicles to dealerships.
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Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Near Everest Base Camp Kills Tourist, Injures 2 Others
The two helicopters collided while trying to land in the same spot.
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Why Cars And Long Scarves Don't Mix
It's not even about fashion. Wearing a scarf, or any long, flowing piece of clothing while driving a car, could put you in harm's way.
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Why Almost No Rental Car Company Will Let You Drive This Road In Alaska
One of Alaska's most breathtaking roads stretches deep into the Arctic wilderness, and its extreme conditions put it off-limits for most rental car companies.
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Why We As Enthusiasts Accept The Risk Of Driving Old, Unsafe Cars
No matter how much we love to drive them, old cars aren't as safe as new ones. But enthusiasts drive them for the thrill and the community, not the safety.
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2026 Audi Q3 And Toyota RAV4 PHEV Underperform In IIHS Updated Moderate Overlap Crash Test
Modern vehicles offer impressive crash protection in most scenarios, but there's always room for improvement, and the IIHS keeps proving that point.
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Volkswagen Warns Owners Not To Charge Their ID 4 Or Audi Q4 E-Trons Over 80% Or Risk Fire
Fire risk comes from a "thermal propagation" issue, and there's no fix yet. An OTA update has already been sent to ID 4 owners to limit their maximum charge.
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Toyota Recalls 228,000 Siennas Over Second-Row Seat Backs That Could Move Around In A Crash
If your Sienna has captain's chairs in the second row, you may be part of this recall.
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Airplanes Got ABS Brakes In The '40s — Production Cars Didn't Get Them Until The 1960s
There's some debate as to which production vehicle had ABS first, but there's no arguing over how important anti-lock brakes are as a modern safety feature.
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Despite Secret Service Objections, Eleanor Roosevelt Drove Herself (And Even Fell Asleep Behind The Wheel)
The first lady was definitely keen on driving, but it seems she once spent a little too long behind the wheel and ended up falling asleep while driving.
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America Needs More Types Of Driver's Licenses, Not Just Better Driver's Ed
No idea is perfect, but it would at least make our roads safer at the cost of a few more DMV employees at every office.
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Porsche Expands 'Do Not Drive' Recall For Performance Models With Center-Lock Wheels That Could Fall Off
Owners of these cars should not drive them until a Porsche dealer has checked the wheel fastening system and replaced any out-of-specification parts.
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Rivian And Volvo Make The Only Large SUVs To Get IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Ratings In 2026
Most large SUVs missed the IIHS' highest safety honor in 2026. Take a closer look at two electric luxury models that made the cut and what sets them apart.
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Who's At Fault When Software Glitches Cause A Car Accident?
As cars are becoming ever more dependent on software, the question of who is to blame if it causes an accident is all too important. So we asked an expert.
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Hey! Pay Attention! Drivers Find Multitasking Tough When Using Touchscreens, Says Study
The study found that drivers using touchscreens are neither good at driving nor at finding what they're looking for on the screen, and we need a solution.
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Wealthy Denver Suburb Wants To Gate Its Public Roads Off To Non-Residents
Bow Mar has tried road narrowing, speed bumps, roundabouts and a 20-mph speed limit in its unsuccessful efforts to curb the apparent chaos on its main roads.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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