Cars

Those mysterious white lines you often see on the road right before a storm aren't just for show.

Driving superstitions include adding loose change to your car

From holding your breath while driving by a graveyard to keeping loose change in your car, here are eight strange driving superstitions.

A person waving with question marks around them

Looking at the origins of this Jeep-owner tradition.

While there are safe ways to decorate your car during the holidays, beware of these mistakes.

You aren’t imagining things; “ducking” is a real trend.

Red cars are bold, but are they really targeted by cops the most?

It turns out there’s another, much less flashy shade that has a higher chance of getting flagged.

Learn the meaning behind the hand motion.

Pay attention next time you see this hand gesture on the road—it could save you from an accident (or a speeding ticket).

The residents of these cities are taking on a lot of debt to own automobiles.

All that bird poop is doing a lot more damage to your car than you think.

Check out the cities where getting to school isn‘t always a hassle.

Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.

Merging with high-speed traffic is always risky, but these highways make it even more difficult.

Looks like a nice spot to set up shop in your RV.

The spots were ranked based on factors like total number of campgrounds, amenities, and local livability.

Road trips across these states may be a little rough.

From smooth asphalt to pothole-filled nightmares, brush up on these lists before your next road trip.

A car isn't great protection against sun damage.

Your car’s windows aren't sufficient sun protection.

If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run—in any state—be sure to document the damage.

No one wants to be the victim in a hit-and-run car accident. Here’s where that kind of crash is most likely to happen—and the two states where every driver avoided that outcome.

Diesel engines and diesel fuel have an interesting history.

Diesel engines power heavy-duty vehicles, from cargo trucks to ships. But where does ‘Diesel’ come from?

Honking in a tunnel is a common practice in certain parts of the country.

If you’re not originally from Tennessee, tunnel honking can be a mystery. Here's why drivers do it.

School buses don't always come with seatbelts.

Drivers are constantly being reminded to buckle up. The same rule doesn’t seem to apply to busloads of children.

Car horns don't work quite how you might think.

Can honking at too much traffic actually deplete your car’s horn? The answer might surprise you.

Not everyone enjoys classical music blaring out of gas station loudspeakers. And that's the point.

Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.

Cracking your car’s rear window can be a highly unpleasant experience—and physics is to blame.

Google search trends reveal what kinds of cars each state is dreaming about, and some might surprise you.

Turns out, identifying car problems with sound alone is tough—and ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences.

They haven’t been mandated by the EPA since 2012, but California has kept them around.

What Are Those Weird White Stripes You See on the Road in Winter?

8 Common Driving Superstitions—And the Strange Reasons We Follow Them

What Is the “Jeep Wave” and Where Did it Come From?

Why You Should Think Twice Before Decorating Your Car This Christmas

Why Do People Put Rubber Ducks on the Dashboard of Jeeps?

Do Red Cars Really Get Pulled Over More?

Why Do Motorcyclists Tap Their Helmets?

Mapped: The Cities in America That Overspend the Most on Cars

You’re Probably Not Washing Your Car Often Enough—Here’s Why

School Commutes Are a Breeze in These 15 U.S. Cities

These Are the Most Dangerous Highway Ramps Across the U.S.

America’s Top RV Destinations, Mapped

Map Shows Which States Have the Best (and Worst) Roads

You Really Should Be Wearing Sunscreen While Driving—Here’s Why

Mapped: States With the Highest and Lowest Hit-and-Run Car Accident Rates

Why Do We Call It a “Diesel” Engine?

Honking in Tunnels Used to Save Lives—Here’s Why Some Drivers Still Do It

Why Don’t More School Buses Have Seatbelts?

Do Cars Ever Run Out of Honk?

The Surprisingly Harsh Reason Gas Stations Play Classical Music

Why Does Driving With a Car’s Rear Windows Down Hurt Your Ears?

Mapped: What Americans Want in a Car, According to Search Trends

The 10 Most Misdiagnosed Car Sounds

What Are Those Weird Sleeves on California Gas Pumps?