This is the second in a series of articles containing useful tips for coping with frost, ice, and snow while you travel by vehicle. Even Californians must occasionally deal with freezing temperatures. Be like the proverbial Boy Scout – advance preparation can save you time, aggravation, and cash. Preparation 1. Windshield treatments help to prevent [...]

Sometimes when I brake while driving in snow there is a sound like there is snow stuck somewhere and makes it hard to stop. Is this normal? Step on it: Always apply antilock brakes consistently and firmly. Never pump antilock brakes. Doing so can actually cause a loss of steering and braking control. Don’t let [...]

People who don’t live in a cold climate, just can’t understand the concept of driving out on a frozen lake, drilling a hole and fishing. Why would you want to sit out in the freezing cold? On the other hand, those of us who live in the land of ice and snow can’t wait for [...]

I am from down south, but will soon be moving to an area that gets about 2 feet of snow in the winter months. I have a Honda civic right now, but am worried it won’t tolerate mountains and that much snow. What kind of car should I have and what should I know about [...]

Defensive driving is probably the best way to ensure the safety of you, your passengers and your vehicle. Defensive driving describes the skill of being able to operate a motor vehicle in such a way that reduces the chance of being involved in an accident. The basic idea is simple – It involves being aware [...]

I have a van that still has the snow tires. We still did not replace it with our all-season tires. Do snow tires consume more fuel while driving it in the summer in the USA? Thanks. YES and HELL YES! mmalky: 50 years fixing large and small engines including automotive (inc bikes) and lawnmowers.

Welcome to part #2 of the Xperiences guide to driving and track day experience gifts for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. In this concluding article we aim to finish our brief glimpse of the best that is available on the market today, whether it’s Skid Pan & Controlled Driving, karting, tank driving, moto cross or [...]

I have a 2003 mazda protege and absolutely dread this blizzard that was here 2 days ago. It dumped over a foot of snow here but I see a lot of people driving out of my neighborhood. I’ve driven in snow and ice before but I had a different car (97 ford taurus), and the [...]

<!– @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –> Driving in the winter can be very dangerous to not only you but to other pedestrians who may be walking on the road. In the northeast during the late fall and winter it is not uncommon to see patches of [...]

hi i would like to know if the 2012 jeep grand cherokee overland is the one that is made for off road driving and snow/winter driving because the srt8 is no ive hard and if it is good for snow driving dose that mean that it wont slide on the snowy roads? Any jeep will [...]