For those who must travel amid winter storms, they should drive defensively and be prepared for emergencies, NHTSA says. Here ...

These days there’s no shortage of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to help mitigate accidents or prevent them altogether. One such system is known as a Following Distance Indicator, pioneered ...

How far behind other vehicles should you be for safe braking distance? Start counting from three seconds, and add seconds for heavier vehicles, high speed, tire-car condition, rain, snow, ice.

You’ve heard me say it before: maintain a safe following distance. It’s not just a catchphrase — it’s a crucial part of staying safe on the road. A safe following distance isn’t just about avoiding ...

Cars travel east on Highway 542 towards Mount Baker early on Thursday, Jan. 6, in Whatcom County. Warren Sterling The Bellingham Herald How close is too close when it comes to following distance on ...