# Driving/Drivers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Driving/Drivers category](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-the-driving-drivers-category/93877)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-the-driving-drivers-category/93877 "2016-07-18T22:31:01Z")
Where to talk about all things driving. --- ## [Running from the cops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880 "2026-06-22T20:51:10Z")
A Louisiana man drove away from a police stop at 100 mph and ended up swimming away from the cops in a swamp. A local yokel convinced him that the cops were more welcoming. Must be a displaced Florida Man. Go Big Al!! --- ## [1990 Chev Cavalier Z24 2dr & Grandmother](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chev-cavalier-z24-2dr-grandmother/201068)
**Author:** [@PontiacDodge2025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PontiacDodge2025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chev-cavalier-z24-2dr-grandmother/201068 "2025-07-20T12:09:56Z")
It was pretty fun going places with the 1990 Chev Z24 & other vehicles with my grandmother, with a long driving distance in Saskatchewan Canada going to and coming back from cities lots & other times taking my grandmothe… --- ## [Current recommendations re following distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-recommendations-re-following-distance/200467)
**Author:** [@Tom-Nichol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom-Nichol)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-recommendations-re-following-distance/200467 "2025-06-09T12:56:25Z")
With the traditional summer vacation time now well underway, it seems to me to be an excellent time to review some of the rules of driving safety, especially given the fact that a number of younger drivers will be out on… --- ## [I hit your car in the rear. IT's YOUR FAULT!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-your-car-in-the-rear-its-your-fault/99649)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-your-car-in-the-rear-its-your-fault/99649 "2025-05-15T01:41:01Z")
I just finished jury duty last week (car accident). One party suing the other for medical bills and auto damage. I couldn't believe the defense's argument that the plaintiff "suddenly stopped" (he was stopping for a red … --- ## [Bad Weather Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777)
**Author:** [@baaarsum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baaarsum)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777 "2025-05-04T09:38:56Z")
I only drive in snow occasionally. I know FWD cars are fairly good in snow. I owned one and I found it terrible in rain. Fish-tailed. My RWD car is great in rain or on dry pavement. Is there a RWD car that is ve… --- ## [Is there any car thieves can't steal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-car-thieves-cant-steal/197639)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-car-thieves-cant-steal/197639 "2025-05-01T04:06:36Z")
Apologies if already posted, but worth taking the chance. Enjoy. --- ## [How long since you've gotten a traffic ticket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-since-youve-gotten-a-traffic-ticket/194394)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-since-youve-gotten-a-traffic-ticket/194394 "2024-02-24T17:20:48Z")
I got my last traffic ticket in 1985 for the headlight being burned out on my Vespa in Greensboro NC. Forgot all about it when I moved back to Oregon a couple weeks later. Then when I went to the DMV to renew my Oregon d… --- ## [Water bottles on the ground near all 4 tires. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-bottles-on-the-ground-near-all-4-tires-why/183911)
**Author:** [@Foxybrown1g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Foxybrown1g)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-bottles-on-the-ground-near-all-4-tires-why/183911 "2025-04-26T17:16:27Z")
Hi, I’m a new poster here. First of all let me make it clear that this post is NOT about our Honda Insight but from what we have seen, about SUV’s and Crossover’s. Both my husband and I have been seeing this particular… --- ## [Car stuttering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttering/134403)
**Author:** [@Young\_Xiong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Young_Xiong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttering/134403 "2019-02-12T09:57:34Z")
When i start up my car and speed up at around 5-15 mph the car will stutter very hard as if i’m running over something and when i slow down using the brakes it does the same thing. This only happens the first few minutes… --- ## [How to Know your car is straight with road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-your-car-is-straight-with-road/169818)
**Author:** [@sadegh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadegh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-your-car-is-straight-with-road/169818 "2020-09-11T22:06:20Z")
Hi guys. i have problem with straight direction of car in parking or any place. is there a method to find out if the car is parked straighten ? --- ## [79 years young and doing burnouts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-years-young-and-doing-burnouts/198917)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-years-young-and-doing-burnouts/198917 "2025-02-11T14:58:13Z")
This Grandma has got to be one of the coolest Grandma’s out there for a car guy/gal… Something tells me that this Grandma don’t won’t no self driving contraption anytime soon… :wink: (and don’t give me no… --- ## [People driving through deep water (Rufford ford, UK) Water demolition derby](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-driving-through-deep-water-rufford-ford-uk-water-demolition-derby/188420)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-driving-through-deep-water-rufford-ford-uk-water-demolition-derby/188420 "2025-01-31T20:53:26Z")
It’s like seeing a demolition derby but with not junk cars! If getting water in the engine didn’t destroy it, trying to restart the engine after it stalled most likely did. But if they were knowledgeable enough about no… --- ## [Yet another ‘New Yorker’ cartoon for your delectation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194687)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194687 "2024-09-25T03:03:22Z")
Try not to get too delectated --- ## [Tailgated/Highbeamed for going 52mph in 55 zone on Wilbur Cross Parkway CT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgated-highbeamed-for-going-52mph-in-55-zone-on-wilbur-cross-parkway-ct/195544)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgated-highbeamed-for-going-52mph-in-55-zone-on-wilbur-cross-parkway-ct/195544 "2024-08-07T22:49:57Z")
Tailgated/Highbeamed for going 52mph in 55 zone on Wilber Cross Parkway, Wallingford-Meriden stretch, CT: This morning, around 8am, I was headed north on Rte 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway), cruising 51-52mph in a 55mph str… --- ## [How to tell a car guy from a non-car guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-a-car-guy-from-a-non-car-guy/193914)
**Author:** [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-a-car-guy-from-a-non-car-guy/193914 "2023-11-29T13:48:29Z")
This only works in states with only a front license plate. I’ve noticed for years, as I walk in the parking lots of stores, that there are a lot of people who have a plate holder on their front bumper with NOTHING mount… --- ## [High School Driver's ED: Teaching unnecessary topics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-drivers-ed-teaching-unnecessary-topics/193464)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-drivers-ed-teaching-unnecessary-topics/193464 "2023-10-27T01:32:20Z")
When I took that class in high school years ago the instructor for some reason was focused on making sure the Driver’s Ed students knew the difference between the car’s rocker panels and the engine’s rocker arms. The … --- ## [Does new driver anxiety go away with time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-new-driver-anxiety-go-away-with-time/193142)
**Author:** [@Niksonrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Niksonrex)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-new-driver-anxiety-go-away-with-time/193142 "2023-10-24T12:55:58Z")
So basically im asking if new driver anxiety goes away with time? And how long was it for you guys. Im from Europe and drive a manual. Ive had my license for about 3 months and drove my car a fair bit in them but i still… --- ## [First EV Road Tip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258 "2023-08-16T14:49:37Z")
We drove to my daughter’s house last Wednesday in the Tesla. I charged up fully then drove home, ending up with about 97% when we left the next day. Not much traffic at 6am once we got past Tyson’s Corner on the DC beltw… --- ## [Traction Control Myth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-myth/189844)
**Author:** [@SKIP-TRACER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SKIP-TRACER)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-myth/189844 "2023-03-30T17:41:44Z")
Okay, this is going to be a good one ! I was not only told but I also researched it online, and that is if you disengage your traction control before you start driving, it actually will give more take off power, along wi… --- ## [Creativity in Arizona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creativity-in-arizona/187988)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creativity-in-arizona/187988 "2022-12-21T20:13:28Z")
A man was stopped and ticketed for driving in the HOV-2 lane with a passenger - and inflatable Grinch. It seems like he’s not the only one trying to skirt the rules there. A pregnant woman was cited for the same offense.… --- ## [Learning the Interstate Highways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-the-interstate-highways/183963)
**Author:** [@deroman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deroman)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-the-interstate-highways/183963 "2022-08-03T01:33:17Z")
I am much into geography right now and I spent a lot of time building a website about this topic. And I made a quiz that helps learning the most important Interstate Highways in the US: https://geographyquiz.app/quiz/u… --- ## [Looking for a device to help me with parking issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-device-to-help-me-with-parking-issues/185436)
**Author:** [@mrsalbecky\_181672](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsalbecky_181672)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-device-to-help-me-with-parking-issues/185436 "2022-07-25T23:36:31Z")
Okay, so this is pitiful but I have been parking in a home garage for years. Recently moved into a condo with only open-lot parking. I have an assigned space but just cannot seem to reliably park my car in the center of… --- ## [What to do turning left with a solid yellow left turn arrow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-turning-left-with-a-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrow/181623)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-turning-left-with-a-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrow/181623 "2022-01-29T18:38:54Z")
I’ll start over and make this simple. I’m driving in the left turn lane with my left blinker on at 30 MPH and I am 1 second from crossing the line to enter the intersection to make a left turn. At this exact moment, the… --- ## [I don't like the solid yellow left turn arrows that come with the newer flashing yellow arrows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-like-the-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrows-that-come-with-the-newer-flashing-yellow-arrows/181586)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-like-the-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrows-that-come-with-the-newer-flashing-yellow-arrows/181586 "2022-01-04T13:05:57Z")
I recently came across the issue that I am going to describe, and it seems that nobody that I’ve mentioned it to really cares or has thought it through enough even consider it an issue. There was some good discussion on … --- ## [I hope it's okay to ask a car insurance question here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561 "2021-11-18T00:53:09Z")
I’m paying a Six-Month Premium of $1,068.18 for full coverage on a 2017 Kia, and liability only on a 2010 Toyota Corolla + a 2001 Honda Accord (we own the two older vehicles) in Georgia. So 3 cars are covered under that … --- ## [Accelerate jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-jump/179741)
**Author:** [@SuzanneLary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneLary)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-jump/179741 "2021-11-07T17:54:13Z")
Accelerating jump stopping at light and find jerk on acceleration . Idle speed … not sure what to tell my dealer to check… this is a certified used CTS 2017… 4000 miles … female widow not sure how not to e deemed stupi… --- ## [Identifying speed limits on different roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-speed-limits-on-different-roads/180218)
**Author:** [@nathandowell1995\_177849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathandowell1995_177849)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-speed-limits-on-different-roads/180218 "2021-10-26T03:02:19Z")
Hello. First let me say I hope this is an appropriate place/section for this topic, I can’t find anywhere else to go to with the concerns I’ll address in the thread. So I just recently got my TIP, and will hopefully pas… --- ## [Good A/S tires for performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-a-s-tires-for-performance/180024)
**Author:** [@Marco-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco-B)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-a-s-tires-for-performance/180024 "2021-10-17T20:35:14Z")
Hello everyone, hope you all are having a great weekend! So I have a dilemma on my hands, I’ve been looking nonstop for a great performing all season tire, or anything that handles good in dry and wet condition with a l… --- ## [Is it safe to drive my old car on a long trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-my-old-car-on-a-long-trip/179734)
**Author:** [@traephillips7931\_177493](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traephillips7931_177493)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-my-old-car-on-a-long-trip/179734 "2021-10-08T18:33:29Z")
I have a 1998 honda crv with 176,500 miles. I’ve recently gotten a oil change and filled all fuilds. I’m planning on going from around oklahoma to Dallas Texas which for me is a 225 mile drive up there and another 225 ba… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=1)