Driving
It's Not The Economy After All: Americans Began Driving Less In 2004
During the Great Recession, researchers noticed a curious trend: Americans were driving less. Analysts devised numerous theories linking the economic downturn to our driving habits, but according to a recently published study, the two have very little to do with one another. The study was conducted...
Six Rules Of The Road You Should Observe (But Probably Won't)
Journalists who cover the auto industry drive a lot of cars. Which means we like to think we know a little more about driving than other people. Not you, of course... May 2, 2013 by John Voelcker 17
Women Drivers Outnumber Men, But Men Have Higher Fatality Rate On The Road
In the early part of the 20th century, it was unusual to see women behind the wheel. But as viewers of Downton Abbey know, that began to change during World War I, when women... March 4, 2013 by Richard Read 1
The Ten Worst U.S. Cities For Traffic Congestion
The grass, it seems, is always greener on the other side of the highway median. Ask any U.S. driver about his commute, and you’ll likely get a lengthy tirade about the... February 21, 2013 by Kurt Ernst 4
Aging Boomers Won't Wreck America's Roads: Here's Why
We've all heard about Baby Boomers and how they're hurtling toward retirement. We've also read numerous studies that show older drivers are more accident prone when they get... December 4, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Shifting Demographics: In The U.S., More Women Drive Than Men
As we saw during last week's election, the demographics of the U.S. are changing. Older white men -- once the country's key voting block -- make up an increasingly small... November 14, 2012 by Richard Read
AAA Study Finds Young Drivers Nodding Off Behind The Wheel
Among the unsafe behaviors teen drivers display behind the wheel, nodding off while driving – which hasn’t received nearly enough attention – ranks right up... November 13, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 3
Stop Or Go: What Do You Do At Yellow Lights?
No matter how many years you’ve been driving, you’ve likely encountered situations where you need to make a decision about what to do at a yellow light. Depending... September 25, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 4
Seniors, RX Drugs, Driving: Potential Safety Risk, AAA
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. More than 80 percent of drivers 65 and older regularly take medication—two-thirds take five or more daily. Yet only half have... September 18, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 1
Mississippi, Oklahoma Make Life Miserable For Motorists
Back in May, we gave you our picks for the best (and worst) states for drivers. Now, another organization has compiled a similar list, and we're intrigued to see some overlap... September 17, 2012 by Richard Read 9
Corvette Spy Shots, iPhone 5 Fights Distraction, Front-Drive BMW: Today's Car News
Today at The Car Connection, we show you spy photos of the upcoming 2014 C7 Corvette, tell you how the new iPhone will work to combat distracted driving and spill the beans... September 14, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Driving Is Dangerous -- Especially If It's Part Of Your Job
When we think about dangerous jobs, we often think of firefighting, law enforcement, construction -- jobs that can be physically demanding. But in fact, new data suggests... August 22, 2012 by Richard Read
Evolution #FAIL: Why Animals Lose To Cars, Every Time
In many areas of the country, it's that time of year when drivers know to keep a keen eye out for roadside vermin. And by "vermin," we mean the hoofed kind. State Farm says... July 5, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
The Worst Traffic In America? It's Not Los Angeles
Los Angeles might seem to be the nation's capital for gridlock, but according to Inrix, a provider of traffic data and information, the City Of Angels doesn't have the worst... May 24, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 5
The Best States For Driving--And The Worst: Infographic
What makes a state a great place for driving? Is it lower gas prices, or fewer fellow travelers on the road? Or is it higher speed limits--whether it's on your way to a... May 23, 2012 by Marty Padgett 3
Kids Who Grow Up Around Traffic: Less Functional Members Of Society?
Progress in technological advancements, easy and instant access to information and entertainment, and a host of other new and better items to make everyone’s life more... May 18, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
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