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• How to Drive Next to an 18 Wheeler Truck on the Highway

  From Kirstie Parker 1 day ago

  3 tips to help you deal with stressful situations from a former trucker

  

  I learned a lot about safe defensive driving techniques during my time as a truck driver, and a lot of these skills make me a better automobile driver to this day. Here are a few tips from a trucker about how to drive safely and share the roads with those big rigs.

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• Five Things to Consider when Buying a Convertible

  From Lee 2 days ago

  A Drop Top is a Fun and Refreshing Option for Everyone!

  

  Convertibles can transform any afternoon outing into an idyllic sunset cruise. With the wind and sky brought right into the cabin of the vehicle, there's simply no comparison between the sensation of a convertible and that of a coupe. With that said, there are some important things to consider when choosing the right convertible for you.

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• How Much Does a Speeding Ticket Cost? State by State Analysis

  From LaurenG 3 days ago

  If you're planning on getting caught speeding, head to North Dakota

  Speeding laws and fines are complicated. They vary quite a bit by state (sometimes counties), and if you don't have a recent speeding ticket on your record, you might not be familiar with the fines. Here's a handy chart that shows you maximum speed limit, type of speed law, and maximum first speeding ticket violation. These are maximum fines, so yours might be less, depending on where and by how much you are exceeding the speed limit. Please note this does not include fines for things like reckless driving or driving under the influence. The penalties for those infractions are significantly more in most states. Data for this chart comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2007 data).

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• Top 5 Ways to Conserve Gas

  From LaurenG 3 days ago

  With gas prices still at an all time high, many people are going to extremes in order to conserve gas.

  If biking, walking, running or taking public transportation to work or play is not an option for you, take note of some of our helpful techniques that can help you keep that tanked of yours filled just a little bit longer!

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• Go Man, Go: 5 Songs for the Open Road

  From chrissy coleman 6 days ago

  Sit back and enjoy the ride!

  

  While weekday bumper-to-bumper to and from work can take the joy right out of driving, extracurricular weekends and the occasional "sick" day (cough, cough) spent driving on the open road can feel timeless. With the sun shining, the wind against your face, and only open pavement in front of you, there's nothing better than a few suitable tunes cranked to help you celebrate your joie de vive behind the wheel:

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• 10 Most Repugnant Automotive Monstrosities of the Decade

  From Brian Sy 6 days ago

  This compilation might seem a little premature, considering the decade isn't even over until the passing of 2009 (or 2010, if you wanna get technical). But really, just about every car of the millennium's early years has already been shown to the public, and quite frankly, there are enough eyesores to fill a Top 40.

  Still, reaching true visual repugnance is an achievement deserving of recognition. So after months of objective scientific analysis, we believe we've identified the ten late-model cars most deserving of a live burial.

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• Cars in the News: Saudi Arabia's Ban on Women Driving May End Sometime

  From LesleyB on August 21, 2008

  File Under: Places I Would Not Choose to Live as a Woman

  No women are allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, including residents and visitors. The ban isn't actually written into law, and it's not practiced in Islam, but rather is a fatwa issued in Saudi Arabia by conservative clerics and enforced by local police. However, social pressure may be gradually building in the country to change this. According to this article, one of Saudi Arabia's biggest newspapers, Al Riyadh, recently praised a woman who drove relatives critically injured in a fire for her bravery. King Abdullah has recently declared the issue to be a social issue rather than a religious one, which means social statements like the one made by Al Riyadh could impact the situation.

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• Accident Reinforces Bridge Fears

  From georgiana on August 21, 2008

  Too Scared to Cross a Bridge?

  

  There was a terrible accident on the Bay Bridge recently which resulted in one fatality and diesel fuel spilling into the already sick Chesapeake Bay. According to local news reports, the driver of a Chevy Camaro fell asleep and swerved into the path of a tractor trailer. The driver of the truck tried to avoid the smaller car and ended up crashing through the barriers and falling off the bridge into the bay. The driver of the truck was killed and the driver of the Camaro and her passenger were taken to the hospital.

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• Cars in the News: Lucky Italian Woman Gets into Car Accident... With George Clooney

  From LaurenG on August 21, 2008

  One thing's Certain - it Pays to Drive in Front of George.

  

  The luckiest woman alive got into a car accident with George Clooney in Italy. Turns out he's not only gorgeous but also generous.

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