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Diamond lane still a no-no

Question: When an accident has been reported on the freeway, is it OK to use the high-occupancy vehicle lane until you pass the crash – even if you’re the sole occupant? – Shawn Answer: I’m sorry, Shawn, but unless you are directed by the authorities to drive in the diamond lane, you’d better stick to the lanes to the right ... Read More »

Hands off that phone

New law No. 1: Today is the last day that you can drive around with a cell phone in one hand and your steering wheel in the other. If you haven’t already purchased your bit of hands-free technology, you better pencil in that trip to the wireless store today. A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for this ... Read More »

Fiat 500 Could Be Coming to America

Small, fuel-efficient cars can be fun to drive. BMW has shown this with its MINI COOPER. The MINI could have some serious competition both in the fun and coolness department from the Fiat 500. Already wildly popular overseas, Fiat could not only sell the 500 here, but build them here as well. Four dollar a gallon gasoline could help sales. ... Read More »

AAA Advises Parents on How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Their Teen Driver

Washington, D.C. — Summer is the prime time for parents to purchase vehicles for their teens, with graduation, summer jobs and college looming. Parents are encouraged to factor safety, affordability and reliability into picking the best vehicle for their teen. “Helping their teenager make a smart vehicle choice is an important way that parents need to be involved in their ... Read More »

Senior Drivers to Increase 70% Over Next 20 Years

San Mateo, CA — A new national survey of baby boomers shows a growing need for better communication about driving issues among adult children and their aging parents, calls for additional restrictions on their parents’ driving — whether voluntary or mandatory — and points to an urgent need for expanded access to public transportation for seniors. The survey, released today ... Read More »

New Report Examines Alarming Increase in Motorcycle Rider Deaths

Washington, D.C. — Friday (June 20, 2008) marks the official start of summer, and millions of Americans will hit the roads to head to their summer vacations. Unfortunately, for too many motorcyclists, this may also mark the beginning of another deadly summer. The Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) new report, Survey of the States: Motorcycle Safety Programs, examines the dramatic ... Read More »

Avoid Baggage Fees: What Not to Pack

Pennington, New Jersey -- Travelers' woes are rising along with gas prices this summer as United Airlines and US Airways join American Airlines in charging fliers $15 for a single checked bag. Read More »

Top 10 Summer Pet Health Tips For Home And Travel

Buffalo, New York — June 21st marks the beginning of summer and all of those situations that can create havoc for your pet and you. Heat, humidity, travel, fleas, ticks. PetMD.org has issued its Top 10 Summer Pet Health Tips to help you enjoy the summer with your pets. Here are their tips: 1. Water … have it in multiple ... Read More »

CORN – FUEL OR FOOD?

Unlike gasoline, ethanol can be produced from domestic feedstocks, not imported petroleum. Besides being a renewable biofuel, it burns somewhat cleaner compared to gasoline. Critics say that the environmental benefits are nil and more important, the use of biofuels has to compete with use of the same feedstocks for food. As we are already experiencing, this means higher food prices ... Read More »

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