Driving

## These roadside stops are anything but ordinary If you’re planning a road trip this summer, there are plenty of majestic natural wonders, museums, exciting c......

According to the Mobility Analytics Firm Inrix, the typical driver lost 51 hours to traffic in 2022 — almost an hour each week. The total was an increase of 15......

As inflation continues to impact budgets, you may be looking to save a few pennies wherever you can. One strategy might include shopping around for new car insu......

## What makes a city a smart city? ## What makes a city a smart city? A smart city, also called an eco-city or sustainable city, has a system of sensors, netw......

## Know what to do, just in case Sixty-six percent of Americans already suffer from driving anxiety over the fear of what could happen on the road, with previo......

## Driving Into the Future One surefire way to trace just how quickly our world has changed in recent years is to take a look at the road and marvel at the lat......

## Items to Keep in Your Car Kit During the Winter Your winter emergency kit should include basic survival supplies, safety items, car maintenance tools and wi......

## Driving conditions are poor in these cities There's nothing like taking to the open road on a cloudless day, the path clear before you for miles. But then t......

## Pickup truck beds – a ride or a risk? Depending on where you live, people riding in the backs of pickup trucks might be a common sight. However, whether due......

Have you ever experienced road rage, or had it directed at you? While road rage usually starts with feelings of anger toward another driver, the situation can q......

Americans love SUVs — SUVs and crossovers claim around [50% of the market share](https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2021/01/06/ihs-markit-suvs-crossovers-likely......

There was a time when fully autonomous self-driving cars on the road seemed like a distant future. Now, if you live in certain cities, you won’t be surprised to......

## Solo vs. self-driving rideshares Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made life more convenient for many people, but that hasn’t come without controve......

## Sleeping in a self-driving car More than one-third of U.S. adults are sleep deprived, according to the [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data_statistics.html)......

## Speeding in America Among the personal freedoms Americans are unwilling to give up is the right to speed. Even though autonomous vehicle technology now has......

## Cannabis use laws by state In December 2020, the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted to  [reclassify cannabis](https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/12/1079......

Car accidents are something we all try to avoid. And yet there are, on average, over 40,000 fatal crashes a year.[[1]](#footnote-1) And we know there are some k......

## On the road without A/C If you’ve ever driven down an endless stretch of interstate and heard the last bubbling cries of a dying air conditioner and needed......

## Telematics and your data Telematics programs are becoming more and more common in the car insurance industry today…but what are they? “Telematics” is a fanc......

## A guide to inclusive traveling Traveling is a bit more complicated when you have a child on the autism spectrum, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. With......

## The Kids Are Alright... Without Driving There is no shortage of think pieces on Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) and how the generation is evolving......

## Can you drive shirtless in the US? You’re coming from the beach and just going on a casual drive up the street, do you need to throw on a shirt? Driving wi......

## Turn It Off! When you were a kid, riding in the back seat at night, you likely remember a parent frantically yelling, *"Turn that light off! It’s illegal!"*......

Owning a car can be both prohibitively expensive and — in a country where half the population lacks access to public transit — completely necessary. The cost to......

## Are your roads as safe as you hope? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020 the U.S. had its highest fatality rate......

Last year was the safest on record for alcohol-impaired driving incidents since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began reporting data on these......

## Protecting your purchase After investing in a home or paying for a four-year college degree, buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases Americans m......

Driving at night presents unique challenges for even the most experienced drivers, which can have dangerous consequences. Despite only about 25% of our total dr......

New research from The Zebra reveals major concerns about nighttime driving. With over 2,000 respondents in a nationwide survey, The Zebra found that 52% of Amer......

If you’ve ever passed up a parallel parking spot to avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with backing into it, you’re not alone. Parallelophobia — the fear o......

If you’ve been driving for a while, you (hopefully) know most of the driving laws in your state. You know to obey the speed limits and if you’re allowed to turn......

## Fun and practical activities for holiday road trips Santa's coming to town — and so are you and all the kiddos! While the road trip to Grandma's might start......

## Roads of the future In July 2020, Tesla announced production of a “Gigafactory,” a $1.1 billion assembly plant, in Austin, Texas. It’s a major move in the s......

## The expensive task of towing You’re cruising down the highway five tracks deep into an amazing playlist when you hear a rattling sound from *somewhere* in y......

You’ve got a sweet ride, and you want to maintain it. Of course, there are plenty of maintenance musts that come along with car ownership, but what about washin......

Flat tires can happen to the best of us and often at the most inconvenient times and places. If you drive a car, it’s a good idea to know how to change a tire,......

## Winter driving safety While the winter snow is ideal for building snowmen, sledding and having snowball fights, it’s not ideal for driving. Heavy snowfall a......

## A classic way to drive How many people do you know who can drive a car with a manual transmission? Commonly called a “stick shift” (also referred to as a “s......

## Road Rage Is Real — How You Respond Can Save Lives You merge onto the freeway on your morning commute. The driver behind you feels like you cut them off and......

## Practical fuel saving strategies Skies are blue and the sun is warm, but a gray cloud still looms over the U.S. this summer — the national average price of......

You’ve got your coffee in hand, and you hop in your car, ready to start your day. Only to discover your car battery is dead. A dead car battery can happen to a......

## The important details of selling a used car Buying and selling a car is an exciting process for everyone involved. The buyer gets to drive away with a new-t......

## Maximizing miles while keeping fuel costs low The current average cost of gas nationally is a little over $3 a gallon – but that can vary significantly depe......

Ready to hit the road with the windows down and a selfie stick at your feet? Even if you still can’t plan that trip of a lifetime overseas because of COVID-19,......

Whether you’re alone or with passengers, driving a car requires your undivided attention. Unfortunately, too many drivers still give in to distractions on the r......

## Cleaning out the closets So the saying goes — one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. If you’re thinking of getting rid of some household items, sh......

## Can you drive with headphones on? When you’re driving, paying attention to the road in front of you is the most important thing you can do. That said, in re......

## Safety features can only protect us so much Every day millions of Americans get behind the wheel of a 4,000 pound machine. A machine that is responsible for......

## Summer Driving's Hidden Dangers Drivers are often cautious about winter's icy roads, but summer is actually the most dangerous time on America's roadways. A......

With traffic accidents being a [leading cause of death](https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/global-road-safety/index.html) in the United States, it’s not unreas......

## No shoes, no problem? Have you ever been yelled at by an older relative to put on your shoes before driving a car? Although it seems strange, there’s a reas......

## Driving behaviors across generations If you read our driving behavior and road rage report, you know that how people behave behind the wheel varies greatly......

Winter driving can be treacherous – especially when nature adds some ice to your commute. Reduced traction, unpredictable vehicle responses and limited visibili......

## Choosing an eco-friendly vehicle In 2021, electric car sales reached [6.6 million sold](https://www.iea.org/commentaries/electric-cars-fend-off-supply-chall......

As the world rapidly moves towards sustainable and green technologies, Detroit, the heart of America's automotive industry, is pioneering an innovative project:......

## What supplies should you keep in a car? Storing items in your car is a delicate balance: you probably don’t want to keep absolutely everything possible in t......

## Maintenance Tips That Really Work The average length of time Americans are keeping their cars is now close to 13 years. In fact, how long people keep their......

## Travel budgeting means calculating the cost of gas When laying out the plans for your summer road trip, there are a lot of costs to consider. You may be foc......

## Transportation changes to come What will the future of transportation look like? As technology advances, dramatic changes to urban transportation are coming......

## Is confidence the key to safer driving? Our latest survey reveals that while men feel very confident in their driving abilities, crash statistics tell a dif......

## Gifting a vehicle Are you thinking of giving a car as a gift? Maybe you’re ready to upgrade and don’t think you’ll get much in resale. Maybe you’re a grandp......

## How Americans currently commute Most working-aged adults commute to work each day, and many students also share the daily commuting grind. Most Americans re......

## Smarter cars, safer roads? Driver assistance technologies, often categorized under Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), have become increasingly commo......

## Getting on the road in an RV Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the great outdoors? Consider planning an RV road trip! RV road trips o......

## Handicap parking permits explained It’s a familiar sight everywhere across the country: a blue and white wheelchair symbol designating handicap parking spac......

## The Rules and Risks of Using High-Beam Headlights Despite far more drivers on the road during daylight hours, the majority of fatal car accidents happen at......

## Is it worth shortening your payoff period? Auto loan terms can be lengthy, and sometimes car buyers find themselves with the ability to add to their monthly......

[More than 115 million](https://www.finder.com/car-loan-statistics) people in the U.S. finance their automobile purchases, and if you do, you might want to hold......

## How much does it cost to maintain a vehicle? While costly, car repairs are a regular part of life if you’re a vehicle owner. According to data available thr......

## Bigger may not mean better Large vehicles dominate U.S. auto showrooms and highways alike. SUVs and crossovers are extremely popular: Together, they command......

## How long do people keep their car? For many, having the latest car is a status symbol and economic milestone that signifies being one step closer to living......

## How 5G is revolutionizing the auto industry The rollout of 5G is bringing Herbie the Love Bug to a highway near you. While there are self-driving capabiliti......

As you age, what you value in a vehicle may change. Obviously everyone is different, but older drivers often prioritize comfort, safety and ease of use when cho......

## Behind-the-wheel skills What makes someone a good or bad driver? It depends. There are several ways to look at driving ability. Skill is important — a perso......

You want or need a new car. Time to shop! But unless you have unlimited funds, you most likely think carefully about not just what car is in your budget, but *h......

## States with the highest accident rates In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 35,766 fatal vehicle crashes — the most......

## Buyer beware (or at least be *aware*) Shopping for a new (or new-to-you) car can be exciting…or downright frustrating. Unless you’re looking to buy online,......

## Creative, yet useful, gift giving The holidays are nearly here, and there’s no shortage of ways to spend money to celebrate friends and loved ones with gift......

## What do your car's warning lights mean? You’re driving along, minding your own business and suddenly...the check engine light goes on. Car warning lights ca......

## Which cars are the most accessible? The first car was on the road way back in the late 1800s, but safety features like the rearview mirror (first used in 19......

For a long time, fatal car accident rates in the U.S. were falling. This shift began in the 1970s as safety features like seat belts and air bags increased. How......

## Understanding and preventing car accidents When we step behind the wheels of our cars, the last thing we want to think about is getting in an accident. Unfo......

## Why it matters Driving with a cracked windshield is not only a safety risk but also a legal concern in many places. A crack in your windshield can obscure y......

There are a lot of laws around driving for a reason. They keep people safe when barreling down the road inside a two-ton block of metal and flammable material.......

When people think of vehicles with a heavy towing capacity, they usually think of trucks. However, for those whose family or lifestyle is better suited for an S......

Driving-related fatalities have been declining in the U.S. after some big spikes. However, it's still true that nearly 20,000 people die in car accidents in the......

## Track Your Miles, Trim Your Costs The average American drives over 14,000 miles each year. Do you think you drive more or less than that amount? For many,......

When you hear the 125 decibel jet-engine level bleating of a car alarm, do you race to the phone to call the authorities, or do you instead fantasize about drop......