In 2004, as important projects to move cars and trucks were being built, the CTB adopted a policy for integrating bicycle and pedestrian accommodations into the...
For many drivers, little is more intimidating than parallel parking. However, pulling off this maneuver becomes much easier once you understand the steps involved. Here’s...
Car accidents are stressful, even when they only involve a minor collision. However, you can rest assured that your car will be in good hands...
Staying calm when you’re involved in a car accident is never easy. It is far easier to handle the situation if you know exactly what to...
Texting while driving at 55 mph is somewhat equivalent to crossing the length of a football field with your eyes closed. How can that be?...
As the new century continued to unfold, national trends in the public sphere were readily apparent in Virginia. Citizens were seeking more involvement in transportation issues...
You’re probably familiar with the cruise control function featured in most cars, but are you acquainted with the ins and outs of adaptive cruise control?...
Even before taking office in 2002, Gov. Mark R. Warner expressed concern about financing and scheduling highway projects, as well as about cost overruns for new...
The most important innovation in automotive safety technology in recent years is the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
A host of factors can influence the amount you pay for your automobile insurance premiums. Here are six ways you may be able to lower...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining in popularity, and with good reason. These cars are silent, economical, environmentally friendly and reliable. Here’s how they work. The...
Through the Virginia Transportation Act of 2000, legislators provided for about $3 billion in new money or accelerated financing for $10 billion worth of highway construction,...
The average driver will be involved in at least one car accident during their lifetime. Be prepared for this eventuality by knowing what you should...
Do you want to sell your car? If so, you need to create an ad that will grab the interest of motivated buyers. Here are...
If you’re in the market for a new car, here are four great reasons to go electric. 1. A great driving experience One thing that...
Major highway construction projects were completed during the 1990s, among them the last stretch of Virginia’s interstate network, a section of I-295 around Richmond finished in...
Have you recently started driving again? If so, it’s a good idea to brush up on your driving skills and take precautions to ensure you...
Driving in winter means contending with ice, snow, gravel, salt, slush and sand. It’s therefore no wonder that cars get exceptionally dirty at this time of...
In 1993, ground was broken for the Dulles Toll Road Extension, known as the Dulles Greenway, a 14-mile stretch from Route 28 at Dulles International Airport...
As essential as they are, test drives tend to be too short to determine if the car in question is a good fit. Here are...
It may seem like a misnomer, but all-season tires aren’t really built to withstand winter driving conditions. In truth, winter tires are a much safer alternative....
The growing numbers of vehicles using the highways in the 1990s demanded more efficiencies in the operation of those highways. Early in the decade, VDOT engineers...
Are you wondering why your car won’t start? If so, here are three possible reasons. 1. The battery is dead If you accidently left an...
Winter weather can lead to mechanical mishaps and be the cause of various issues with your car. Here are five common cold weather problems and...
Seat belts are the single most important piece of safety technology in your vehicle. Whether you’re driving, co-piloting or riding, buckling up reduces your risk...
Are you wary of public parking lots because you don’t want your new car to get damaged? If so, you can minimize the risk by...
In December 1991, Congress passed a six-year, $151 billion transportation act called the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). It was the first reauthorization of federal...
If you own an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll need to adjust your driving habits come winter. This is because the battery powering it functions best...
The 1990s brought no slowdown in the increasing needs of Virginians for mobility. Surging volumes of traffic — combined with aging highways, accelerating technological progress, and...
Roads can be dangerous in the winter, especially in extreme weather. Stay safe by checking the five following things every time you get behind the...