Driving

Medians on the Road: What Are They and How Do They Help Drivers?

Summary A median on the road is the physical barrier that stands between opposing lanes of traffic. Today, it’s typically…

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Facing Your Fears: Driving Edition

Summary Vehophobia and amaxophobia are two phobias associated with driving or riding inside a motor vehicle. Several conditions can trigger…

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How Long Should You Let a Diesel Engine Warm Up?

Summary You should warm up your diesel engine before driving if it’s cold. Engine fluids get thicker when temperatures drop,…

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Handy Driving Tips for Sharing the Road With Semi-trucks

Summary Semi-trucks are massive and unwieldy vehicles that carry heavy cargo. They are slow to react and have multiple blind…

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What Does Yielding the Right-of-Way Mean in Driving?

Summary Yielding is giving the right-of-way to other people on the road. Yield signs and yield lines indicate where you…

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What Is E85 Gasoline? Advantages and Disadvantages

Summary E85 gasoline or flex fuel is an alternative fuel that uses a mixture of ethanol and gasoline.Some advantages of…

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Here’s Why You Feel a Vibration When Accelerating (Gas Pedal)

Summary There are many explanations as to why you might feel vibrations in your gas pedal when you accelerate, each…

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What’s a Safe Speed to Drive Your Car? Plus Other Related FAQs

Summary 55 mph is the safest speed when driving on a rural highway. Meanwhile, on residential roads, the recommended speed…

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How Long Should You Stop at a Stop Sign? Plus Other Rules of the Road

Summary The duration of the stop isn’t determined in many state laws, including California. It is, however, a common notion…

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What Does a No Passing Zone Sign Mean?

Summary A no passing zone sign is a pennant-shaped, yellow regulatory sign with black lettering that indicates that you’re entering…

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