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Crashes and Safety

  • A young female holding up her driver's license.
    2

    It Took Over 50 Years For Driver's Licenses To Become Mandatory In Every State

    Driver's licenses weren't always required in the U.S., and some states waited surprisingly long to mandate them. Can you guess which state was last to do so?

    By Kiran Menon 2 hours ago Read More
  • Emergency door release strap
    32

    So Your Electronic Door Handle's Failed And You Want Out Of Your Car. Here's What To Do

    Kicking the window out of your car is tough, and you likely don't want a busted window, so using a vehicle's manual exit mechanism is a much better option.

    By Kiran Menon 1 day ago Read More
  • Stock photo showing a motorcycle helmet on the ground following a crash with a car
    167

    Republican Plan To Ban DC Helmet Laws First Step Toward Rolling Back Helmet Laws Across The Country, Co-Sponsor Claims

    Safety experts will tell you, of course, that repealing helmet laws is a terrible idea.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • Over the shoulder view of young Black woman sitting in the driver's seat of her new car and adjusting the rear view mirror.
    5

    Is It Legal To Drive Without A Rearview Mirror?

    Generally, you should keep your car to the number of mirrors it came with from the factory.

    By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago Read More
  • a sweet little brown baby pit bull looking out the widow
    38

    These Are The States With Bans On Leaving Your Dog In A Hot Car

    Temperatures in hot cars can be deadly.

    By Erin Marquis 12 days ago Read More
  • A video of a dashcam video with a plane coming down towards a highway and sign.
    27

    21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

    "I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.

    By Lalita Chemello 13 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of the rear bumper on a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
    39

    Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

    The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them — and ended up winning.

    By Charles Krome 13 days ago Read More
  • screenshot showing the moment the IIHS test sled T-bones a dark colored CT5 in the IIHS test studio
    53

    2026 Cadillac CT5 Spectacularly Fails IIHS Updated Side Impact Crash Test

    Research shows that brain injuries are likely during head impacts greater than about 80 g, and the driver dummy experienced more than twice that force.

    By Logan K. Carter 16 days ago Read More
  • A Flock camera and solar panel on top of a pole against a clear blue sky
    196

    Flock Cameras Violate Highway Safety Standards As Well As The Fourth Amendment

    The poles that cameras are attached to don't have breakaway points in case a car crashes into them, and some are just stuck right into the ground.

    By Justin Hughes 16 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of a blue Ford EcoSport driving past blurry trees
    73

    Grenading Ford 1.0-Liter Engines Pose 'Unreasonable Risk To Motor Vehicle Safety,' NHTSA Probe Finds

    The timing belt may degrade and create debris that clogs the mesh oil pump pick-up screen and starve the engine of oil, happening with little-to-no warning.

    By Logan K. Carter 17 days ago Read More
  • Two people arguing after a parking lot crash
    16

    Violate The Unspoken Rules Of Parking Lots At Your Car's Peril

    Some parking rules are written in black and white, while other rules are a little less clear. But they still exist, and it isn't necessarily safe to break them.

    By Charles Krome 19 days ago Read More
  • Police tape and flashing lights in response to a car crash
    45

    Forget Violent Crime, Americans Feel Far More Threatened By Risk Of Car Crashes

    Americans fear car crashes more than people do in any other country, but fear of crashes is the top concern globally, too.

    By Collin Woodard 20 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a wrecked custom 2023 Lucid Air converted into a coupe for former owner Shaquille O'Neal
    14

    Shaq's Custom Lucid Air Coupe Is Up For Auction At A Copart Salvage Yard

    The Lucid Air was transformed into a one-off coupe for 7-foot-1 Shaq by West Coast Customs, but now it's gathering dust, and it'll soon hit the auction block.

    By Justin Hughes 20 days ago Read More
  • Speed limit signs on highway, including one for minimum speed, planted in some dense overgrowth
    24

    Does The Highway Minimum Speed Limit Make A Difference? Here's What The Research Says

    Minimum highway speed limits may seem unnecessary. While it's true that their purpose is hard to understand, they're actually pretty important, and here's why.

    By Charles Krome 22 days ago Read More
  • Five freshly manufactured Boeing 737 Max aircraft parked at the company's airport in Renton, Washington
    42

    FAA Says Boeing Can Decide Whether Or Not Its Planes Are Safe, Again

    After some high-profile crashes, Boeing has finally re-earned the FAA's trust on self-certifying its planes.

    By Nicholas Werner 22 days ago Read More
  • An image with substantial motion blur showing an NYPD Ford Taurus driving on city streets with its emergency lights illuminated.
    29

    High Speed Pursuits Are Dangerous For All, From Bystanders To The Police Themselves

    Car chases have deadly consequences, often for innocent bystanders. Moreover, the chases are frequently unnecessary, as perps can usually be aprehended later.

    By Erik Sherman 22 days ago Read More
  • A Dometic rooftop tent on top of a 2026 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter
    4

    The Right Prep For A Rooftop Tent (Because Here's How Much It Can Go Wrong Otherwise)

    Rooftop tents look awesome and are great for camping out, but if you don't prepare correctly, they can quickly make life difficult (and shorter).

    By Michael Frank 22 days ago Read More
  • Ishino Shokai anti-bear bicycle helmet
    11

    Japan's Bear Attacks Are A Real Problem, But I Don't Think A Weird Bicycle Helmet Is An Actual Solution

    Bear encounters and attacks are on the rise in Japan in a big way, with over 200 attacks in 2025 alone. And one company's solution is... a helmet?

    By Collin Woodard 23 days ago Read More
  • Actor Lee Pace wearing dark Ray-Ban sunglasses
    24

    Why Do Some Ray-Bans Say 'Not Suitable For Driving?'

    Sure, you look cool in those Ray-Ban aviators. But not every pair of Ray-Bans or other sunglasses is safe for getting behind the wheel in. Here's why.

    By Brad Brownell 23 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump and Mary Barra
    231

    Trump Joins War On Cars, Tells Mary Barra 'I'm Not Sure I Want To Get Hit By One Of Your Silverados'

    If you were worried that was the weirdest thing Trump said at his rally at GM's Milford Proving Ground, don't be.

    By Collin Woodard 24 days ago Read More
  • Blurry white car in the background with orange traffic cones
    7

    Why The 100-Car Naturalistic Driving Study May Be The Most Important Ever Conducted

    Do you know what causes car accidents? Real-world research shows we have been underestimating distraction, and here's what the latest driving data tells us.

    By Charles Krome 24 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a Waymo robotaxi self-driving through a San Francisco intersection
    31

    IIHS Claims Waymos Are Safer Than Human Drivers If You Squint Real Hard While Reading The Data

    It's easy to get data about vehicle crashes involving human drivers, but the same data on autonomous vehicle operation is much harder to sort through.

    By Justin Hughes 25 days ago Read More
  • Image on rearview camera showing guidelines
    32

    Do Backup Cameras Make Driving Safer?

    Backup cameras have been required on new vehicles for the better part of the decade, but are they making a difference? Let's look at the stats.

    By Charles Krome 25 days ago Read More
  • Cars on the Golden Gate Bridge shrouded in wildfire smoke.
    3

    Wildfire Smoke Can Be Surprisingly Harmful To Your Car And Insurance May Not Cover The Damage

    If you're in an area that's affected by wildfires, it's probably wise to check your insurance policy and see exactly what it covers.

    By Chris Tsui 27 days ago Read More
  • 3

    Aftermarket Anti-Theft Device Owners Don't Know How Vulnerable They Are To Hacking

    A security system often installed by used car dealerships can remain dormant in your car but be activated by hackers attempting to gain entry.

    By Justin Hughes 27 days ago Read More
  • A car about to crash into a dummy moose on 'MythBusters' TV show.
    12

    This 'MythBusters' Test Visualizes The Carnage Of A Moose Collision Without The Gore

    Is speeding up to hit a moose safer than braking? Some think so, but why speculate when 'MythBusters' used a 620-pound rubber dummy to find the answer?

    By Kiran Menon 27 days ago Read More
  • A relatively empty Autobahn in Germany, viewed from above the center median, with trees on either side the highway
    24

    5 Rules You Should Know Before Driving On The Autobahn

    Driving on the Autobahn is a dream for many car lovers. However, it's not a lawless wasteland, and there are several rules you must learn before driving there.

    By Benjamin Gracias 27 days ago Read More
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