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Crashes and Safety

  • Angry man behind the wheel of a car
    33

    5 Bad Driver Habits Guaranteed To Annoy Everyone Else On The Road

    If you want to stop annoying everyone else on the road — and avoid putting yourself and others in danger — you need to drop these five bad driving habits.

    By B. L. Johnson 20 hours ago Read More
  • Screenshots of the CHP San Diego IG post showing a black Infiniti sedan with a smashed front end facing the wrong way on a wet highway oad with a cop car next to it and men standing in front of it
    37

    CHP Reminds Drivers Of This One Weird Trick To Prevent Car Crashes

    Make sure your shoes have tread on them and make sure your car's tires do, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • An EV fire at a Colorado grocery store charger
    10

    Why EV Fires Need So Much Water To Put Out (But Gas Cars Don't)

    EV fires don't happen nearly as often as fires from internal combustion engines. But they take a lot of extra effort (and water) to extinguish.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • screenshot from the crash test showing a side angle of a silver MG 3 hitting the NCAP test sled with no airbags deployed yet
    33

    MG 3 Driver's Seat Detached During Crash Test, A First In 29 Years Of Euro NCAP Testing

    Euro NCAP will review its protocols moving forward, because current protocols allow the MG 3 to still earn a four-star rating despite this critical failure.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A set of three traffic lights with yellow, red, and red plus yellow lights active
    18

    Why European Traffic Lights Show Red And Yellow At The Same Time

    In the U.S., a yellow light comes up only in between the transition from green to red. That's not the case in several parts of Europe. Here's why.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 4 days ago Read More
  • A NASCAR race in progress.
    0

    How The Digital Age Of Scrutineering Is Keeping Drivers Safer On Track

    Scrutineering is the art of checking race cars to make sure drivers and teams are following the rules. Today, all sorts of gizmos also help keep drivers safe.

    By B. L. Johnson 4 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the Euro NCAP side pole crash test of the 2025 Mini Cooper looking at the passengers at the moment of impact showing the center airbag deployed
    4

    This New Type Of Airbag Prevents Passengers From Hitting Each Other In A Crash

    General Motors introduced the first front-center airbag in its three-row midsize crossovers of 2013.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • A hand opening a Tesla Model Y door handle from the outside
    63

    Congress Proposes 'SAFE Exit Act' To Change Terrible Tesla-Style Door Handles

    Hopefully, the laws will finally catch up to reality.

    By Justin Hughes 5 days ago Read More
  • A technician applying windshield adhesive.
    26

    Why Automakers Switched To Glued-On Windshields Instead Of Gaskets

    For decades, windshields were attached to cars using rubber gaskets. But it turns out that gluing them on has more than one kind of benefit.

    By Shane Schmid 6 days ago Read More
  • An overhead shot showing a blue Crosstrek driving in the middle lane of a freeway with three cars ahead and the EyeSight system's camera view is shown by a blue beam
    19

    Subaru Settles Buggy EyeSight Lawsuit, And The Plaintiffs Are Only Getting $5,000

    Subaru also promised to provide a warranty extension for any repairs to EyeSight systems, as well as reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • Red Mitsubishi 3000GT parked on the side of the road with trees behind it
    26

    Mitsubishi Gets New Trial, May Not Owe $1 Billion For Alleged 3000GT Defects

    It's still possible that Mitsubishi could be found liable, but at least it will be held to the proper standards this time.

    By Justin Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • A mother buckles her young child into a car seat.
    7

    How Old Is Too Old For Your Kid To Use A Car Seat Safely? Here's What Experts Say

    Car seats are meant to keep children safe, but there are upper limits to when your child should be in a car seat. We checked what the experts have to say.

    By Eugene Buono 8 days ago Read More
  • Seen from inside the vehicle, a driver waits for a police officer to write a speeding ticket
    51

    Can You Really Get A Ticket For Going 1 MPH Over The Speed Limit?

    You may keep your speeding to just a few mph over the limit, in line with the saying, "9 is fine, 10 you're mine." Can police ticket you anyway for 1 mph over?

    By Rohaan Sakrani 9 days ago Read More
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    72

    Utah Bans 'Extreme DUI' Offenders From Buying Alcohol, Cards Everyone

    Utah already has the harshest drunk driving laws in the U.S., and they're about to get even harsher.

    By Justin Hughes 12 days ago Read More
  • Two hands are pressed up against the inside of a car window.
    3

    Breaking A Car Window From The Inside May Be A Lot Harder Than You Think

    If you find your car in floodwaters, you may need to break a window to get out. But car windows are made of hard-to-break glass. Here's how to get around that.

    By Mark Roy 13 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a flat tire.
    2

    5 Telltale Signs Your Car Tires Need Replacing ASAP

    Worn out tires are a major safety hazard, so it’s important to pay attention before performance is compromised. Some signs are obvious, but others not so much.

    By B. L. Johnson 14 days ago Read More
  • Cars driving through the snow
    22

    These 5 States Have The Most Dangerous Roads In The Winter

    Driving in winter weather can be sketchy no matter where you live. However, these five states have the most dangerous winter roads in the country.

    By Benjamin Gracias 16 days ago Read More
  • Shot of 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards with vehicles that have undergone crash testing in the background
    2

    What Is The Difference Between An IIHS Top Safety Pick And Top Safety Pick+?

    There are some important differences in crash-test performance that set apart cars rewarded with the IIHS' Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ designations.

    By Monday Goma 16 days ago Read More
  • A semi truck with tire chains installed on a slick road in winter
    12

    Here's Why Semi Truck Drivers Choose Snow Chains Instead Of Winter Tires

    Winter tires can be great for controlling your vehicle in ice and snow. But there are a couple of reasons why semi truck drivers often use snow chains instead.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • Panicked male driver behind the wheel
    29

    These US States Have The Worst Drivers, According To A New Study

    Which states have the worst drivers? A new study that analyzed driving incidents across the nation reveals notable differences in driving behavior by state.

    By B. L. Johnson 17 days ago Read More
  • A person in black sneakers stepping on the brake pedal
    7

    How To Spot Brake Lag Before It Becomes A Problem

    Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it becomes a catastrophic problem.

    By Alvin Reyes 19 days ago Read More
  • A gray car's driver-side window shattered into small pebbles.
    3

    Why Car Windows Shatter Into Glass Pebbles – But Windshields Don't

    Why do car windshields and side windows behave so differently during a crash? The answer lies in material choices and the way safety changed over the years.

    By Marko Mikulic 19 days ago Read More
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
    7

    These Are The Safest New Cars You Can Buy, According To The IIHS

    If you're in the market for a safe new sedan, you're going to want one that earned either a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+.

    By Collin Woodard 19 days ago Read More
  • A District of Columbia police car driving through heavy snow.
    36

    These US States Will Fine You For Driving With Snow On Your Car

    Several states in the Northeast are toughest on driving with snow on your car, but a number of other states around the country prohibit it, too.

    By Greg Poggiali 20 days ago Read More
  • Diesel pump refueling a car
    7

    What Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car?

    Topping your car up with the wrong fuel is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Here's what happens if you put diesel in a gasoline-powered vehicle.

    By Chloe Clougher 20 days ago Read More
  • A look back at the red and black seats in the 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo with Nismo embroidered on the headrests
    9

    3 Things You Should Really Know About Your Car's Headrests, According To A Seat Engineer

    Headrests aren't just for comfort or to bang your head against when stuck in rush hour traffic, they're a hugely important part of your car's safety systems.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • One firefighter inside burning building at window, one outside watching
    3

    If You Hear A Fire Truck Honk Three Times, This Is What It Means

    Have you ever heard a fire truck honk three times, or use a siren sound that doesn’t match that familiar, high-pitched wail? Those sounds aren’t random.

    By Charles Krome 21 days ago Read More
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