Forget everything you know about 10 and 2. You know you’ve heard it a hundred times. “Keep both hands on the wheel. 10 and 2.” You’ve probably even drilled this into your kids’ heads as you’ve taught them to drive. But according to the professionals, this is not the correct driving position. But where your…
We Went to Skip Barber Racing School and Learned How to Prevent a Crash
Losing control of your car is frightening. Learning how to react could save your life. Have you ever rounded a corner too fast and felt your car slipping a bit on the road? Or perhaps you hit a spot of wet pavement and hydroplaned, skating across the water after losing touch with the pavement. Either…
On the Road: 9 Ways to Choose the Best Lane on the Highway
Have you ever wondered which lane is fastest? You know the drill: You get on the highway, you choose the lane you think is moving the fastest, and then boom: You’re at a dead stop. But cars are zipping by you. How can you be sure to choose the lane that is moving? It’s a…
Track Driving: Why You Should Try, and What You’ll Learn
Learning to drive on a track will make you a better driver–and a better person. There’s this thing about driving on a track. It’s really fun. Two thousand pounds of powerful, finely tuned machinery in your hands, no other cars, straightaways designed to thrill; turns, curves and zig-zags that are the ultimate video game come…