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Add Shopping to List of Dangerous Habits of Drivers in 2019

Add Shopping to List of Dangerous Habits of Drivers in 2019

Distractions behind the wheel come in many forms — there’s adjusting the radio, yelling at the kids in the backseat, eating, messing with the temperature controls, and of course, the most problematic driving behavior of all — texting. Now, smartphone usage is getting a holiday spin, as more and more drivers are using their time […]

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How to Avoid Getting Stuck in a Traffic Jam

How to Avoid Getting Stuck in a Traffic Jam

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve wasted hours of your life stuck in traffic, you’re not alone. The average American who commutes to and from an urban workplace will spend 42 hours of sitting in traffic, according to recent statistics from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Urban Mobility Scorecard. While no one can avoid this unpleasant […]

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How to Safely Handle a Car Accident

How to Safely Handle a Car Accident

Highways can be dangerous to navigate for pedestrians. For this reason, it is important to remain in your vehicle, if at all possible, after becoming involved in an accident on a highway. Carlo Ullysse Jr. worked as an assistant coach for the football team at Cypress Bay High School. The popular coach lost his life […]

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The Try Guys Reveal Eugene’s ‘New’ Car

The Try Guys Reveal Eugene’s ‘New’ Car

Last week, The Try Guys uploaded the final video in the small series that saw the team work to upgrade Eugene’s old car. The three men put a lot of love and care into their work, but it’s a hot mess in every sense of the phrase. Covered with colorful graphics, triceratops, and blown-up pictures […]

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The Try Guys Learn About Car Care

The Try Guys Learn About Car Care

While YouTube sensations The Try Guys have made a lot of videos with cars in them, they don’t necessarily strike me as gearheads. Their latest series, called “The Try Guys Pimp Eugene’s Ride,” proves me both right and wrong. They might not know a lot about cars, but they’re willing to learn — and look […]

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Highlights from the Ohio Distracted Driver Course

Highlights from the Ohio Distracted Driver Course

On Oct. 29, 2018, the state of Ohio revised its definition of distracted driving and enhanced its penalties. In lieu of paying the extra $100 fine on top of the penalty for committing a moving violation, drivers can complete a Distracted Driver Course. But even if you don’t zip down the freeway at 120 MPH […]

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IIHS: Smartphone Use Behind the Wheel Is Getting More Dangerous

IIHS: Smartphone Use Behind the Wheel Is Getting More Dangerous

A new report warns that an increasing number of Americans are using their smartphones in more dangerous ways behind the wheel. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that drivers were seen talking on their phones less in 2018 than in 2014, but were manipulating their phones in other ways 57% more […]

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Rigorous Driver’s License Application Processes Around the World – Part 2

Rigorous Driver’s License Application Processes Around the World – Part 2

Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, and Germany aren’t the only countries with challenging license application processes. Here are four more countries to add to the list. Impressive Legacy: Discover the history of the Chevy Silverado 1500 Norway To get a driver’s license in Norway, you’ll have to complete a thorough regimen of driver’s training courses at […]

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4 Apps to Keep Teen Drivers Safe

4 Apps to Keep Teen Drivers Safe

Learning how to drive can be a challenge, especially with so many modern distractions. If you’re the parent of a young driver, it’s normal to worry that your teen might be stare at their smartphone instead of focusing on the road. Here are four quality apps to help increase your child’s safety behind the wheel […]

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“Gotham” Star David Mazouz Promotes New Campaign from Chevrolet and DoSomething.org

“Gotham” Star David Mazouz Promotes New Campaign from Chevrolet and DoSomething.org

The actor, who portrays a young Bruce Wayne on television, was recruited by Chevy and DoSomething.org to promote the "Brake It Down" safety campaign

There’s not just one type of bad driver out on the road. Rather, bad drivers come in an assortment of varieties, each posing a different threat to the motorists around them. It’s best to curb these bad driving habits at a young age. To help with that process, Chevrolet is teaming up with DoSomething.org for […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Taking a Road Trip Alone

A Beginner’s Guide to Taking a Road Trip Alone

Here are 10 tips to help get you started on your first solo adventure

Congratulations! If you’ve clicked on this article, you’ve probably decided to take the plunge and embark on a solo road trip journey. It’s a huge step toward furthering your independence, getting to know yourself, and creating memories you’ll have for years to come. With that being said, taking your first road trip alone is daunting; […]

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A Closer Look at the World’s 5 Tallest Bridges

A Closer Look at the World’s 5 Tallest Bridges

For some, driving across bridges is thrilling. For others, it’s a nightmare they have to face on nearly every road trip. Bridges give drivers a mix of emotions, with some even going as far as to hire a service to drive them to the other side. If you’re in the United States and have a […]

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What Are the Worst Drivers on the Road? Our Picks

What Are the Worst Drivers on the Road? Our Picks

Some drivers, it seems, deserve a permanent placard reading “Warning, I drive like I have a car full of bees” on their bumper. No matter the reason why, our roadways are filled with people who daily toe the line between “driver” and “road rage recipient.” These, in our opinion, are the worst. [wptab name=’The Fast […]

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6 Ways to Make Your Drive Less Stressful

6 Ways to Make Your Drive Less Stressful

Traffic is frustrating on so many levels. Not only does it make us late to just about everything, but the stop and go in itself can be immensely stressful. And if you’re a nervous driver, that makes everything worse. It’s not only traffic that causes sweat to build up on your forehead. It’s everything from […]

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Android Auto Now Equipped with Google Assistant

Android Auto Now Equipped with Google Assistant

Technology is an essential part of all of our lives these days, and that technology improves and expands into every aspect of our lives, including our cars. Android Auto, alongside Apple CarPlay, is becoming standard on most new vehicle models. In fact, Motor Trend reports that Android Auto is available on more than 40 brands and […]

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5 Things to Remember When You Head Out on the Road

5 Things to Remember When You Head Out on the Road

When you head out the door onto the open road, you expose yourself to risks. Here are five important things to remember. Know Your Rights You have a right to compensation for medical, emotional, and property losses when victimized by another’s negligent, reckless, or intentional act. It’s your first obligation to focus on your recovery. […]

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4 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Make You a Better Driver

4 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Make You a Better Driver

An important part of a New Year’s resolution is holding yourself accountable. If your goals aren’t definitive, it’s difficult to know whether or not you’ve completed your resolutions. “Becoming a better driver” isn’t something you can measure, but we’ve put together a couple of more specific things you can do that will make you much safer […]

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Biggest Celebrity Road Misdemeanors of 2017

Biggest Celebrity Road Misdemeanors of 2017

Many celebrities are known for their cars, whether it’s their ludicrously expensive, flashy, and flamboyant vehicles (like the cars belonging to Dwayne Johnson), or for their not altogether lawful acts behind the wheel (like the infamous Lindsay Lohan). Luckily for us, due to paparazzi and the incredible invention that is the internet, the public can […]