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Anti-Lock Brakes 101 - By reading through these tips, as well as your car’s manual, you will be better prepared to handle situations where your ABS kicks into gear.
Teen Driving Fatalities - According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 24,655 young drivers (age 15 to 17) were involved in 24,198 fatal crashes that killed 28,138 people between 1998 and 2007. Of those killed, 36.9 percent were the drivers themselves.
Spin City Recovering from a Skid - One of the scariest challenges during the winter driving season is getting safely out of a skid.
Drunk Driving Prevention - December is National Drunk Driving Prevention Month. These alarming statistics show the need for an annual effort to increase awareness of the unnecessary dangers caused by driving under the influence of alcohol:
Poor Road Conditions Cost $217 Billion Annually - According to the findings, insufficiently maintained roads are a factor in 52.7 percent of crash-related deaths and 38 percent of nonfatal crashes.
Drugged Drivers Detected - New screening techniques can detect substances other than alcohol.
Support for Diesel Engines - Hybrids and electric cars are all the rage despite the high cost of the former and the limited range and speeds of the latter.
National Teen Driver Safety Week - National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 18-24. Alarming statistics show the need for greater parental involvement in encouraging safe teen-driving behavior.
Smart Airbag Safety Questioned - The Center for Auto Safety has questioned the effectiveness of smart airbags after major recalls of the product by some auto manufacturers.
Scary New Car Features - Cars.com released its 2009 list of scariest new car features.
Work Zone Driving Tips - The Federal Highway Administration estimates that nearly four out of five people injured or killed in a work-zone crash are motorists, not roadway construction workers.
Could Have Had a V8 - New York ranks number eight on the list of states with the most registrations.
The Basics of BioFuels - As petroleum supplies dwindle and prices seesaw wildly, many attempts to create new-age fuel substitutes are slowed by a variety of barriers.
Deadly Summer for Teen Drivers Demands Parental Diligence - In a typical year, nearly 6,000 teens die in car crashes—that’s an average of 16 per day.
Wet-Weather Tips - True or not, e-mail tale offers sound advice.
How to Behave on a Bike - Cyclists and motorists alike need to be conscious and aware of each other’s presence on the road.
The Road to Green - Resources to help 'greenify' your life.
Mixed Message - Average fuel economy stays flat for 2007 U.S. fleet.
Sizing Up Energy Footprints - A new study casts a different light on vehicles' environmental effects.
Are You and Your Car Ready for Winter - Winter is right around the corner and AAA wants to make sure you are prepared.
Off Street Manhattan - Parking in the City
How to Share Road With Cyclists - Roads were not made for cars alone. Take these tips to head off conflicts.
When Not to Wait for Light - Dash light warns of low tire pressure.
State Is Warned of Crowded Future - Measures are needed to avoid rush-hour delays potentially doubling.
CarTunes - Sitting behind the wheel never sounded so good.
Greet Visiting Children With Hugs and Safety Seats - Expecting youngsters from out-of-town for the Thanksgiving or December holidays? This may be the time to take advantage of AAA New York's free car seat loan program.
Heads-Up on Black Boxes - Lifting the lid on the secrecy surrounding "black boxes"
History 101 on Route 66 - U.S. geography lesson courtesy of two books.
No Pass Protection on School Buses - Are drivers on both sides of the road required to stop?
Cruise Control - Steering Your Teen Driver in the Right Direction
The Yen for Security - New technology will drive more car-buying decisions.
Road Rage A Disorder - The disorder can turn deadly.
Electronic 'Angel' - The most significant automotive safety technology since the seat belt?
The Best (and worst) ways to Back Up - Whether in your driveway or a shopping mall, put your brain in gear before you shift into "R".
Off to a Sure Start - How many of these common mistakes do you make when you turn the key?
How to Handle Your SUV - You can't change the vehicle's over-the-road characteristics, but you can adapt your driving.
Plan A for Overheating - Follow this three-step plan when the temperature needle climbs.
Crash Scene Investigators - How professional crash scene investigators and accident reconstructionists uncover truth and teach some real-life lessons in safety.
The Worst-Case Survival Kit for Your Car - Get the goods to get yourself back in gear and on your way.
Keeping Seniors Mobile - To drive or not to drive? Alternate transportation programs help seniors answer that question wisely.
Color Me Cautious - How do you handle those moments of indecision when the light turns yellow?
Whipping Whiplash - New U.S. regulations will raise and reposition head restraints.
Rough Ride Ahead on New York State Roads - A blue-ribbon panel says the state's transportation system is going from bad to worse - with no easy answers in sight.
Testing the Limits of Driver-to-Driver Communication - On today's crowded roads, the need for communication between drivers goes way beyond turn signals.
2004 Red Light-Green Light Awards - A Critical (sometimes amusing) look back at last year's transportation news.
A Safety Boost for Kids - New York State law now requires appropriate safety seats for kids through age 6. But does it go far enough for you?
Behind the New Super Tax on Tickets - Under the state's new Driver Responsibility Assessment, lawmakers found an excuse to say, "Show me the money."
Go-in-Snow Power for the Rest of Us - Forget about pricey four-wheel drive. To get a grip in winter, snow tires may represent a better investment.
Storing Tires - Follow these tips whenever you put your tires away.
Lessons to Unlearn for Winter - How much of what you were taught about winter driving still applies?
Blinded by the Light - Night and day, day and night, more and more drivers complain about glare. What's all the fuss?
Big Brother on Board - Every move you make, every time you brake, every turn you take - is someone watching you?
Responding to a Recall - What are your rights and responsibilities when an automaker offers a free fix?
Keeping Custody of Your Eyes - Rubbernecking can lead to big trouble behind the wheel, but resisting the urge may prove harder than you think.
The Savvy Parker - The hunt for a city parking space brings out the stressed or the street-smart in you.
Seven Essential Skills for Cyclists - Can you - or your child - maneuver well enough on two wheels to avoid common traffic hazards?
Do You Drive Overstuffed - Before you load up, learn your cargo limit.
Learning from a Wet-Weather Urban Legend - Internet tales warn against using cruise control in the rain. How much can you believe?
Are You a Roads Scholar - Knowing what's behind signs and asymbols isn't just academic. It can make you a smarter, safer driver.
Self-Defense at the Crossroads - How do you protect yourself from red-light runners at an intersection?
New Rules of the Road for 2004 - New laws and changes to old ones will touch you - and your wallet.
Red Light Green Light 2003 Awards - The MTA, State DOT, Newsday and State Legislature gave us reasons to cheer and jeer in 2003.
Happy Birthday EZPass Turns 10 - The electronic toll collection system enters a new decade. Where is it going, and where has it been?
Skip the Trip to the DMV - The state motor vehicles agency is encourageing drivers to bypass the office lines - and go online.
Teach Your Children Well - Your Teen Wants a Driver's License?
The Politics and Etiquette of Honking - When is it legal and proper to use your horn?
Make-or-Break Moments in Passing - What you do during these moments of truth determines your success - and even your survival.
CT Readers Let Off Steam - Motorists have become an unruly, selfish and lazy lot, their letters claim.
Your Rest Stop Routine for Summer Travel - To protect yourself and your car on this summer's road trip, follow this advice.
Are You a Beast Behind the Wheel - What brings out your inner aggressor? Take our quiz and find out.
The Right Way to Hit a Pothole - When winter has turned your commute into a moonscape, you'd better know your way around a crater.
How to Fend Off a Car Insurance Scam - These defensive driving techniques can keep you from becoming a dupe.
New Rules of the Road - Changes in traffic laws will affect you in 2003.
Red Light Green Light 2002 Awards - From Brooklyn to Helsinki, Ukraine to the Bronx--scofflaws and cover-ups, innovators and inventors, street signs and parking fines and an alphabet soup of issues: GDL, DWI, BAC and the DOT. We censure and celebrate, slam and salute.