Safety - Behind the Wheel

Building a Car Emergency Kit That Actually Helps

Most drivers never think about an emergency kit until they're stranded on a shoulder in the dark or

Commuting by bike is cheap, healthy and often faster than driving across a congested city. The one real downside is

A child car seat is one of the most effective safety devices ever made, but only when it's

Tire pressure is the cheapest, fastest maintenance there is, and it quietly affects your safety, fuel economy and how long

Cloudy, yellowed headlights aren't just ugly; they scatter light and noticeably reduce how far you can see at

A flat tire ranks among the most common roadside problems, and unlike most of them, you can fix it yourself

Modern cars come loaded with driver-assistance features that take some of the strain out of long drives. Used well, adaptive

Towing looks simple until you realize how many weight limits are working against you at once. Exceed any of them

Most crashes aren't freak events; they're the predictable result of small lapses stacking up. Defensive driving

A dead battery is one of the most common roadside problems, and a jump-start fixes it in minutes if you

Wiper blades are one of the cheapest safety upgrades on a car, and one of the most ignored. When rain

A glowing symbol on the dash can mean anything from a loose gas cap to an engine about to seize.