Texting and Driving Laws You Might Not Know About

Published on 19th May, 2016 at 18:16:26

It is no secret that distracted driving–and in particular, phone use while driving–has become an increasingly serious problem on roads throughout the world, and especially the United States. Nine Americans are killed every single day from accidents that involve distracted … Continue reading →

How Much to Tip a Cab Driver

Published on 24th May, 2016 at 15:54:07

The subject of tipping in America is a minefield of dos and don’ts, of etiquette or protocol, what hard and fast rules and blurry lines. Most people know that 15 percent is the generally accepted amount to tip in restaurants, … Continue reading →

Thanks to a New Law, Florida Autonomous Cars Get a Big Boost

Published on 26th May, 2016 at 18:03:50

Florida has placed itself as one of the frontrunners in the race for widespread autonomous vehicles with a new law that allows driverless cars on the road for research purposes. It’s a huge step forward for the advancement of self … Continue reading →

No Trials? When it Comes to Fighting Drunk Driving NJ Has a Lot of Work to Do

Published on 31st May, 2016 at 01:35:44

The state Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled this month that drunk driving offenders–even repeat offenders–have no right to a jury trial. This is because driving while intoxicated is not considered a criminal offense in New Jersey, and the state’s … Continue reading →

Driving and Tech News Roundup: June 2016

Published on 18th Jun, 2016 at 14:13:41

Here are some of the best stories from around the world of driving and tech from May and June. Click on the links to read more about each story. Thanks to newly published patents, Apple is working on a system … Continue reading →

The 10 Most Commonly Broken Driving Laws in Texas and How to Avoid Them

Published on 21st Jun, 2016 at 13:49:50

For most Americans, driving is a way of life. Whether you’re commuting to work or embarking on a 10 hour road trip, you have to interact with drivers from all over the country. As such, driving popularity in the U.S. … Continue reading →

New Study in Texas Shows the Body’s Reaction to Distracted Driving

Published on 22nd Jun, 2016 at 16:59:58

According to a recent study by the University of Houston and Texas A&M University Transportation Institute, when drivers are absent minded, emotional or texting while driving–they found that “drivers’ handling of the wheel became jittery with respect to normal driving.” … Continue reading →

How a Driverless Car Really Works

Published on 27th Jun, 2016 at 14:44:49

From Back to the Future to iRobot, the cars of the future seem pretty snazzy: they drive themselves, time travel and fly. October 21, 2015 came and went, though, and cars still aren’t flying. But we’re further along than we … Continue reading →

Be Prepared with a Simple Car Emergency Kit

Published on 6th Jul, 2016 at 11:56:59

Car problems are a pretty normal occurrence in life. Most of the time we almost expect our vehicles to grow a sudden vengeance towards us as they seem to break down at the worst times possible. It happens when we’re … Continue reading →

Knowing Your Rights During a Traffic Stop in Texas

Published on 13th Jul, 2016 at 14:44:09

You’re driving your car, minding your own business, when suddenly, you hear the sound that every driver dreads: the piercing, warbling wail of a police siren. Hesitantly, you force yourself to look into the rearview mirror. Maybe, just maybe, the … Continue reading →