Home›Cars & Driving›Safe Driving
Safe Driving Edition

Safe Driving

Practical guidance on staying safe and alert behind the wheel.

16 stories
Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Safety Walkthrough
Featured

Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Safety Walkthrough

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min read · May 28, 2024

Latest in Safe Driving

Safe Driving Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means and Why It Works

Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means and Why It Works

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Feb 18, 2023
Safe Driving Distraction Behind the Wheel: Which Habits Carry the Highest Risk

Distraction Behind the Wheel: Which Habits Carry the Highest Risk

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Nov 13, 2024
Safe Driving Driving in Fog, Ice, and High Winds: Adapting to Extreme Conditions

Driving in Fog, Ice, and High Winds: Adapting to Extreme Conditions

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 9 min · Dec 6, 2024
Safe Driving Long-Distance Road Trips: Staying Alert Across Extended Journeys

Long-Distance Road Trips: Staying Alert Across Extended Journeys

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 18, 2023
Safe Driving Motorway Driving vs. Urban Driving: How Risk Profiles Differ

Motorway Driving vs. Urban Driving: How Risk Profiles Differ

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 30, 2026
Safe Driving Night Driving Habits That Reduce Risk After Dark

Night Driving Habits That Reduce Risk After Dark

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Nov 24, 2025
Safe Driving Persistent Myths About Drink Driving That Put People at Risk

Persistent Myths About Drink Driving That Put People at Risk

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 26, 2025
Safe Driving Road Safety Terminology Every Driver Should Understand

Road Safety Terminology Every Driver Should Understand

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 6, 2024
Safe Driving Situational Awareness on the Road: Reading Traffic Before It Moves

Situational Awareness on the Road: Reading Traffic Before It Moves

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Jan 26, 2025
Safe Driving Speed Limits, Stopping Distance, and the Physics Drivers Overlook

Speed Limits, Stopping Distance, and the Physics Drivers Overlook

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Dec 3, 2023
Safe Driving The Real Trade-Offs of Hands-Free Phone Use While Driving

The Real Trade-Offs of Hands-Free Phone Use While Driving

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · May 8, 2025
Safe Driving The Science Behind Why Tired Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers

The Science Behind Why Tired Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Apr 16, 2026
Safe Driving Wet Roads, Reduced Grip: Adjusting Your Driving in Rain

Wet Roads, Reduced Grip: Adjusting Your Driving in Rain

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 22, 2025
Safe Driving What New Drivers Get Wrong in Their First Year on the Road

What New Drivers Get Wrong in Their First Year on the Road

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 3, 2025
Safe Driving Why Your Following Distance Is Probably Too Short

Why Your Following Distance Is Probably Too Short

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Nov 27, 2023