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Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Vehicle Safety Check
Driving & Safety

Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Vehicle Safety Check

A quick walk-around before driving can catch issues that lead to breakdowns or accidents. Use this checklist to build a reliable pre-drive habit.

By Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Dec 13, 2023 · 5 min read

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Child Car Seat Safety: What the Rules Require and What Research Supports
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Child Car Seat Safety: What the Rules Require and What Research Supports

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · May 17, 2024 · 7 min read
Distracted Driving: Beyond the Phone on the Dashboard
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Distracted Driving: Beyond the Phone on the Dashboard

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Apr 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Driver Fatigue: The Risk That Feels Like Nothing Until It's Too Late
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Driver Fatigue: The Risk That Feels Like Nothing Until It's Too Late

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Driving in Fog, Ice, and High Winds: Adapting to Severe Weather Conditions
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Driving in Fog, Ice, and High Winds: Adapting to Severe Weather Conditions

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Nov 17, 2023 · 7 min read
How Rain Changes the Road Beneath Your Tyres
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How Rain Changes the Road Beneath Your Tyres

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Apr 17, 2024 · 8 min read
Motorway Driving vs. Urban Roads: Adapting Your Habits to Each Environment
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Motorway Driving vs. Urban Roads: Adapting Your Habits to Each Environment

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Jan 7, 2025 · 6 min read
New Driver to Confident Driver: Building Safe Road Habits from the Start
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New Driver to Confident Driver: Building Safe Road Habits from the Start

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Nov 24, 2024 · 7 min read
Night Driving Risks That Daylight Hides
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Night Driving Risks That Daylight Hides

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Sep 1, 2024 · 8 min read
Roundabouts, Junctions, and Intersections: A Right-of-Way Reference
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Roundabouts, Junctions, and Intersections: A Right-of-Way Reference

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Oct 25, 2024 · 5 min read
Speed Limits, Stopping Distances, and the Physics Most Drivers Ignore
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Speed Limits, Stopping Distances, and the Physics Most Drivers Ignore

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Apr 16, 2026 · 7 min read
The Habits That Quietly Make Drivers Less Safe Over Time
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The Habits That Quietly Make Drivers Less Safe Over Time

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Apr 6, 2025 · 6 min read
The Two-Second Rule and Other Following-Distance Fundamentals
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The Two-Second Rule and Other Following-Distance Fundamentals

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Dec 28, 2023 · 5 min read
Tyre Pressure, Tread, and the Silent Role Tyres Play in Road Safety
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Tyre Pressure, Tread, and the Silent Role Tyres Play in Road Safety

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Jan 25, 2025 · 7 min read
What Defensive Driving Actually Means — and Why It Matters
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What Defensive Driving Actually Means — and Why It Matters

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Nov 29, 2023 · 7 min read
Why Merging Feels Hard — and How Lane Changes Actually Work
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Why Merging Feels Hard — and How Lane Changes Actually Work

Autos & Driving Editorial Team · Jan 8, 2023 · 6 min read

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