TODAY'S BEST MIX » Driving

Coolest Mom Ever Takes Sons Souped Up Car for a Test Drive [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:07 +0000

Ask anyone and they most likely would tell you that their mom is not the greatest driver in the world, but this lady breaks all those stereotypes as she whips around in her sons modified car. I have to admit that I was scared to death of driving with my mom, she even admitted that [...]

Northeast Minnesota Driver Seat Belt Usage for 2012 Up Slightly from 2011

Nick Cooper — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:55:37 +0000

The Minnesota “Toward Zero Deaths” driving safety campaign has recorded a slight gain in the usage of seat belts among people who call Northeastern Minnesota home. In 2011, the seat belt usage rate reported by the Toward Zero Deaths/Click It or Ticket campaign was 80.3% for Northeastern Minnesota, including the Duluth area. This year’s study, [...]

In What State Are You Most Likely to Hit a Deer With Your Car? Find Out What the Odds Are in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Nick Cooper — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:47:28 +0000

Those of us that live in Minnesota and Wisconsin seem to believe that we are better drivers than others around the country. Beside handling the slick and snowy roads of winter, we have a lot of deer to dodge on the roadway. While it seems like we might live in the two states where the most deer-related road accidents happen, is this actually true?

Ramsey Man Driving on the Highway with 3 Little Kids Sandwiched Between Kayaks on the Back of a Flatbed Truck [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:33:51 +0000

Just when you think you have seen or heard it all, here comes a guy who has no business being around kids. Driving on the highway with 3 little girls sitting on the back of the flatbed, on the Highway for crying out loud! I could see on a farm in a field for a [...]

Should There Be a Law Against Using a Phone While Driving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:09:51 +0000

Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia ban any cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle. According to a new survey from AutoTrader.com, though, most people would be okay if this restriction spread to the rest of the country.

Where in America Are Drivers Most Likely to Have a Wreck?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:11 +0000

Driving a car is always risky, but if you want to stay safe, you may want to avoid the nation’s capital. For the fifth year in a row, Washington, DC has ranked as the US city where motorists have the most accidents. According to a new report from insurance company Allstate, DC drivers are involved [...]

MNDOT Offers Update for Travelers Driving Between the Twin Ports and Twin Cities for Labor Day Weekend

Nick Cooper — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:39:51 +0000

Motorists in Duluth, Superior, and the rest of the Northland looking to head to the Minnesota State Fair or do anything else in the Twin Cities over Labor Day Weekend should be aware of the latest construction information. MNDOT says travelers can expect delays up to one hour or more during peak travel times through [...]

Woman Can't Figure Out How to Turn Car Around [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:43 +0000

Which sex can boast about being the better drivers? Unfortunately for women, a few terrible female drivers seem to ruin it for the rest of us. We are NOT ALL HORRIBLE DRIVERS! Not all of us, being the key phrase here. After I saw the video Tony Hart posted of the 17 year old girl who can't figure out how to back out of the garage, I thought I had seen the worst example of a woman driver. That is, until I saw this one.

Her poor, poor passenger.

Crazy Motorist Driving in Median During Snowstorm [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:41:20 +0000

I've seen some crazy people driving during snowstorms, but this person takes the cake for the most insane person ever. During a snowstorm in Harrisburg, PA, some fellow drivers caught this person driving in the snow filled median of the highway.

Like Using Your Cell Phone In the Car? A New Device Will Stop You

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:17:01 +0000

Statistics are showing more and more that cell phone use in cars is a leading cause of accidents. In fact, some research has shown that driving while distracted causes more deaths than driving while under the influence. But, would you buy a new device that prevents you from ever using your cell phone in your car?

New Study Shows Drivers With Colds Are As Bad As Drunk Drivers

Laura Peterson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:39:23 +0000

A new report showed that drivers with heavy colds have slower reaction speeds than drivers who have drank four double whiskies.

According to an article in the U.K.'s Telegraph, experts claim that a person's driving ability drops by over 50 percent when they're suffe

Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:08:25 +0000

Buckle your seat belts, folks. According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.” The poll of 2,800 adults found that 86 percent of drivers have eaten or drank when behind the wheel, [...]

Drunk Driving Incidents Down, Is Bad Economy to "Blame"?

Nick Cooper — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:48:13 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control reports incidents of drunk driving are down 30% in the last five years. In itself, that is fantastic news. Who can complain about safer roads and less deaths due to bad decisions? Researchers, however, feel the need to dive into the cause of this recent and significant drop. Although there [...]

Teen Crashes Into Two Cars While Allegedly Texting and Driving [VIDEOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:08:09 +0000

Last week, blogger Sean Symons captured horrifying footage of a teen driver who crashed into the side of the road, then hit two oncoming cars, all while he was allegedly texting and driving.

According to his YouTube page, Symons called the police when he spotted the texting teen, then pulled out his camera to catch the teen in the act. The original video was reportedly handed over to the police as evidence, Symons said.