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Actionable advice to help drivers stay safe on every road.
Updated daily · 16 stories
By Cars Editorial Team · 6 min read
Defensive driving goes beyond following rules. Learn the core mindset and habits that help drivers anticipate hazards be…
Passengers change the dynamic inside a vehicle in ways that can affect concentration and decision-making. Learn how to m…
Research suggests that hands-free calls still divert mental attention from the road. Here's what cognitive distraction a…
Reduced visibility, altered depth perception, and driver fatigue make night driving uniquely risky. Learn the habits tha…
Weather changes the physics of driving. Learn how rain, ice, and fog affect stopping distances and visibility, and how t…
New to driving? This guide covers the foundational awareness skills — scanning, anticipation, and positioning — that sep…
Certain manoeuvres account for a disproportionate share of road incidents. This reference covers what makes each one ris…
Understanding the physics of a skid can help you respond correctly rather than panic. This explainer covers understeer, …
Driving at the posted limit doesn't always mean driving safely. Learn why context, conditions, and hazard awareness matt…
A comprehensive resource covering every major dimension of safe driving — defensive habits, hazard awareness, adverse co…
High speeds and long stretches of road create a deceptive sense of safety. Explore the specific hazards of motorway driv…
Following distance is one of the most misunderstood concepts in road safety. Here's what the two-second rule really mean…
Busy city streets and open rural roads each carry distinct risks. Understand how to adjust your driving habits depending…
Fatigue impairs driving in ways most people underestimate. This article explains how tiredness affects reaction time, de…
Mirrors eliminate most blind spots — but not all. Learn where vehicles disappear from your field of view and how to comp…
