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Why Do Dogs Stick Their Heads Out of Car Windows—And Is it Safe?

Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.

If you drive the same route long enough, sign fonts become fascinating.

Why Does the U.S. Highway System Use Two Different Fonts?

Attentive drivers will notice more than one kind of typeface during their travels.

No one wants to see anything near 100°F on their dashboard.

Why Your Car Dashboard Says It’s a Lot Hotter Than It Really Is

You aren’t imagining things: Your weather app and your dashboard don’t often agree.

This American icon has become a rare sight.

Why Are Convertible Cars Disappearing From American Roads?

Consumer tastes have shifted over the past 20 years.

Pick-up truck beds have surprising versatility.

Why Do Pick-Up Truck Beds Have Grooves on the Sides?

Pick-up truck beds are here to make your life easier—if you know how to use them.

These balls actually do serve a purpose.

The Reason Behind Those Brightly Colored Balls Along Power Lines

If you thought the fluorescent marker balls had something to do with increasing visibility, you were right.

What Are Those Lines on a Car’s Rear Windshield?

Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.

The 10 Best States for Summer Road Trips in 2024

Travel costs, attractions, and safety make these states worth a summer road trip.

1947 16mm Film Home Movie - ROAD TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

Watch a 1947 Home Video of an Ohio Family’s Road Trip to California

Filmed over 75 years ago, this retro home movie follows one Ohio family as they drive to California and visit some classic American attractions along the way.

The open road is the last place you want to be during a tornado.

Should You Ever Park Under an Overpass During a Tornado?

Overpasses are widely seen as safe shelters during a severe weather event. In reality, they're deadly.

The kind of car you drive can influence whether you speed.

The 10 Cars Most Likely to Get You a Speeding Ticket

Some car makes and models stand a better chance of getting you in trouble than others.

Why Is It So Common to See Just One Shoe, Not Two, On the Side of the Road?

You may not have given it much thought in the past, but you've most definitely seen a single shoe hanging around the side of the road. How did it get there?

Kars4Kids Official TV Commercial (Kars for Kids Jingle) | Remastered 2019

The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle

The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.

Would a smell by any other name evoke such delight?

What Exactly Is ‘New Car Smell’?

Discover the science behind that irresistible “new car smell”—and whether it need to roll down your windows.

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

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

A Simple Trick for Defrosting Your Windshield in Less Than 60 Seconds

Meteorologist Ken Weathers became a viral sensation by sharing a very simple way to de-ice your windshield in cold weather.

The 20 Best and Worst U.S. States For Drivers

Drivers in Iowa have some of the least stressful commutes in the country.

It's unclear if this sign in California breaks the new rules.

Highway Signs Can No Longer Be Fun, Says Government

The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.

There's more to the job than meets the eye.

10 Confessions of Car Salespeople

Car salespeople use a number of tricks to make a sale.

Here's What the 'A' Button Does in Your Car

Worried about pressing strange buttons in your new car? Us, too. But you'll probably like this one.

Some cars hold their value more than others.

The 25 Cars With the Best Resale Value

All cars lose value, but some models can lessen the trade-in pain.

These barriers weren’t born in New Jersey.

Why Are Road Partitions Called “Jersey Barriers”?

They might be called “Jersey barriers,” but they weren’t born in the Garden State.

Not something a driver wants to see in their rear-view mirror.

Why Do Dogs Chase Cars?

A professional dog trainer explains the instinctual reason driving the behavior and offers some expert advice on how to stop your dog from chasing cars.

Doesn't the traffic light itself already cover this?

What’s the Point of a “Wait for Green” Traffic Sign?

The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.

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