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

Pay attention next time you see this hand gesture on the road—it could save you from an accident (or a speeding ticket).
Marla Mackoul|
Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.
CaLea Johnson|
Merging with high-speed traffic is always risky, but these highways make it even more difficult.
Jake Rossen|
From smooth asphalt to pothole-filled nightmares, brush up on these lists before your next road trip.
CaLea Johnson|
Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
AJ DiCosimo|
Trying to navigate these roads is likely to give you more than a few gray hairs.
AJ DiCosimo|
There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.
Sam Hindman|
Deadly car breakdowns, hairpin turns, and an active volcano—these roads will give you one bumpy ride.
Jake Rossen|
A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?
Jake Rossen|
Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.
Chris Wheatley|
The emo vibe isn’t an aesthetic choice—it’s the result of degrading infrastructure.
Jake Rossen|
This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.
CaLea Johnson|
Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.
Jake Rossen|
This isn't something you want to pass late at night.
Michele Debczak|
Kick off the spooky season with these haunted highways from New Jersey to South Africa.
CaLea Johnson|
Attentive drivers will notice more than one kind of typeface during their travels.
Jake Rossen|
Yes, they‘re often bullet holes. No, that‘s not the only explanation.
Jake Rossen|
If you thought the fluorescent marker balls had something to do with increasing visibility, you were right.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A dangling pair of kicks is sending a message. What is it?
Jake Rossen|

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