Tag: driving tips
135 Posts
May 24, 2019
Mechanic's Overblown Advice Is 50 Years Too Late
His turbo advice is a bunch of hot air
Apr 20, 2019
When in Doubt, Drivers Steer toward the Shoulder
Sometimes you need a shoulder to drive on.
Jun 05, 2018
A Gentle Driver Wants to Bring the Heat
Our scientific method for warming up a car faster involves pants and a stopwatch.
Feb 15, 2018
Ray Offers a Third Option for Stopping on a Hill
It'll save some wear and tear on your bumper.
Jan 16, 2018
Car Trains Drivers to Be Less Aggressive
The calming nature of Mike's Prius is driving him nuts.
Jan 07, 2018
Seven Winter Driving Tips You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Before
You know all about checking the antifreeze and properly inflating the tires. Here are some life lessons learned through bitter (cold) experience. Written with the thermometer at 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Jul 21, 2017
Car Talk's Summer Driving Tips
Summer driving tips from Car Talk. Print these out for trouble-free motoring on your summer road trips.
Jun 14, 2016
Picking the Smartest Line May be Dumb
A reader asks if picking a line like a race car driver on the interstate saves gas.
Feb 11, 2016
Lower Gear vs. Riding the Brakes: What's Best
Joe's daily commute includes a steep mountain road. What's better for his Ford Explorer Sport Trac-using the brakes all the way down or relying on lower gear? Car Talk's answer here.