In a potpourri of behind-the-wheel factoids, this week we'll look at lavender-scented tires, how to deal with Kriss Kringle in the crosswalk and the deep psychological meaning of dreams about driving. Read More »

Question: Where I live there is a four-way stop sign. A lot of times there are people riding their bikes and they don’t stop because they are coming down a steep hill. If, after I stop, I go and they hit me, will they be at fault or me? – Tony Answer: Bicyclists need to remember that the same laws ... Read More »

Question: If I get a citation for a violation of the new wireless telephone law, will I receive a point on my driving record? – J.C. Reed, Norco Answer: No worries, there, J.C. While the violation is a reportable offense, the Department of Motor Vehicles will not assign a violation point to your driving record. ~ I guess gasoline isn’t ... Read More »

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 »

Question: I’ve heard that the state of California has raised the cost of some violations an astronomical amount to raise revenue for the state. Is it true that you can get a $3,000 fine for a traffic violation now? Geraldine Smitts, Ontario Answer: Yes, Geraldine, I’m afraid it is true that you could get a traffic citation with a $3,000 ... Read More »

QUESTION: I know this is a strange question, but can someone get a traffic citation for driving naked? I drive in a truck that is pretty high off the ground and the other day when I was driving on the freeway, I drove by a man that I am certain was driving without any clothes on at all. Could I ... Read More »

Question: With gasoline prices hovering in the stratosphere, I have been desperately looking into ways to save fuel. Recently I've heard that it might be possible to convert my car so that it can be fueled by water. Is there any legitimacy to this? Can I really be using H2O as my fuel instead of gas? Read More »

Are the sharp blue headlights that you see on some newer cars legal? Read More »

QUESTION: I've heard that California has a new law called "Move Over, Slow Down," that requires freeway drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. If this is true, can you provide a more detailed description of the law? Read More »

I use cruise control all the time as I believe that the regulated speed makes me a safer driver, but my uncle told me that I should not use cruise control when it is raining. Is this true? Read More »