Driving 35 mph, especially after you’ve been on the freeway, feels slow, while 35 mph on a bicycle feels like a bullet train.

Q: Can you explain the rules about driving the posted speed limit versus keeping up with the flow of traffic? I have a teenage driver, and we don’t agree on this issue. A: It’s amazing how wrong a ...

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety went so far as to publish a report in 2026 regarding the states and their ...

Q: At a freeway on-ramp, is it illegal to merge early by driving across the white lines before the lanes merge, or is it just discouraged? If it’s illegal, what law would you be breaking? A: You won’t ...

If you’ve ever braved the long stretch of the 5 Freeway through the Central Valley where the heavily trafficked roadway is reduced to two lanes per side, you’ve probably found yourself in the middle ...