The role of technology in modern vehicles continues to increase, especially as auto makers and technology companies race to get fully autonomous vehicles on the roads. Improving safety by reducing or eliminating human error is the stated goal of these efforts. One...

You may assume getting behind the wheel after only a few hours of sleep is not as dangerous as it seems, but drowsy driving can be just as catastrophic as driving with illegal substances in your system. Drowsy driving typically occurs when your fatigue affects your...

Wearing your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle is one of the more effective ways to avoid a serious injury in a car crash. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that seat belt usage may reduce your chances of...

Although New York drivers have the reputation of being aggressive drivers, there are drivers with road rage throughout the entire country. In fact, a poll taken by AAA reports that nearly 80% of adult drivers in the U.S. says that they too have had feelings of rage...

The ramifications of traffic deaths are massive. One would hope New York City would see as few of these tragic incidents as possible. Recently, preliminary statistics have come out on traffic fatalities in the city in 2016. Reportedly, New York City, overall, saw 229...

Many things can be a common sight during the winter here in New York. One is going out to your car and seeing it covered in ice and snow. When a driver encounters this situation, it is very important for them to properly clean off their car, including its windows and...

When it comes to purchasing a used car, the old saying, "Let the buyer beware," is very appropriate. We have all either heard of or lived through nightmare scenarios caused by a substandard used vehicle. Most of the time the problems relate to constant breakdowns and...

Driving through New York City is a challenge on just about any day at any time. But there are some days that are particularly tricky. For example, if you motor through Manhattan when the United Nations is in session, you will face extra traffic congestion. But big...

We all know how the stop and start traffic on New York streets can push one's patience to the brink. And while most of us are able to keep our emotions in check, there are motorists whose anger will get the better of them. A driver who has lost control of his or her...

Of course, the last thing New York City needs is more distractions causing drivers to avert their eyes from the busy streets. But it seems that there is an endless stream of amusements and communication tools that people cannot put down, even after they get behind the...