# Driving/Drivers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Experience with nice drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-nice-drivers/103542)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-nice-drivers/103542 "2017-09-26T20:07:36Z")
I thought a discussion with some nice drivers would be nice. My car flooded out because of high rains. A wrecker came by and want $90 to tow me. I told him I only had $6. He towed me to my house. When I had my Pinto,… --- ## [Winter Storage-late model cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage-late-model-cars/22390)
**Author:** [@fernando49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fernando49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage-late-model-cars/22390 "2017-09-21T01:54:06Z")
Planning to store our Lincoldn 2002 LS and 2004 350Z for five month storage. I have decided to topp up tanks and add stabilizer, pumped up tires 5 lbs psi all around, and considering disconnecting batteries. Also wonder … --- ## [Steering wheel lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-lock/107645)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-lock/107645 "2017-09-13T12:16:14Z")
This never occurred to me before, but a steering wheel lock can be a problem to a new or inexperienced driver. I needed someone to pick me up using my car, and she called and said she could not start the car. She is a v… --- ## [Lane Change Scare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-change-scare/107560)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-change-scare/107560 "2017-09-13T03:54:56Z")
I live in Staten Island and I commute to work so I am a weekend driver. I am a fairly new driver, about 6300 miles on my first car in almost 2 years of ownership. I consider myself a conscientious driver and a cautious … --- ## [President's limo doing 70 MPH in reverse and on curves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/presidents-limo-doing-70-mph-in-reverse-and-on-curves/107523)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/presidents-limo-doing-70-mph-in-reverse-and-on-curves/107523 "2017-09-10T05:53:24Z")
Amazing video. Must have a special transmission? --- ## [Turning off a/c to avoid overheating when climbing hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-a-c-to-avoid-overheating-when-climbing-hills/106734)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-a-c-to-avoid-overheating-when-climbing-hills/106734 "2017-08-09T14:02:49Z")
Here in California, it is not unusual to see a sign sayingj “Turn of a/c next xxx miles to avoid overheating” when climbing elevation on long stretches of highway or mountain roads. I was wondering: with modern cars, is … --- ## [Slow motion crash question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-motion-crash-question/106383)
**Author:** [@tmikeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmikeo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-motion-crash-question/106383 "2017-07-30T03:56:54Z")
My mother called me last week and said she totaled her Hyundai Sonata. She said she was driving in a parking garage at about 5 mph when she was suddenly and briefly blinded by sunlight reflecting off an office building. … --- ## [Manual transmission Advanced driving techniques](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-advanced-driving-techniques/106347)
**Author:** [@Jep863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jep863)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-advanced-driving-techniques/106347 "2017-07-30T03:16:14Z")
When driving a manual transmission new production car. What effect dose double clutching with rev matching have on the transmission and clutch when columbined with heel and toe down shifting. I want to know if these tec… --- ## [U-Turns Increasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-turns-increasing/106368)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-turns-increasing/106368 "2017-07-30T02:21:21Z")
I have been noticing vehicles making more U-turns the last couple of years. I was following Google Maps audio directions while riding on my bicycle and had to make several U-Turns. Is computer-aided navigation causing … --- ## [Inside air temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-air-temperature/104529)
**Author:** [@eupher61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eupher61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-air-temperature/104529 "2017-06-01T20:58:43Z")
The A/C on our soon-to-be-gone 2005 T&C is shot. I really like having air flowing, no matter what the temperature outside, so I turn the fan on, temperature setting to the lowest. My wife claims that is hot air, heated … --- ## [Interstate passing situation - jerk, driving psychology, or physics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interstate-passing-situation-jerk-driving-psychology-or-physics/97883)
**Author:** [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interstate-passing-situation-jerk-driving-psychology-or-physics/97883 "2017-04-21T21:18:58Z")
I usually have this situation at least a couple of times on every lengthy interstate trip and wanted your thoughts. I'm in the right lane with cruise control engaged. I'm approaching a vehicle, but not quickly, maybe g… --- ## [Commuting should I use the newer car or the older car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuting-should-i-use-the-newer-car-or-the-older-car/102546)
**Author:** [@gleestuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gleestuff)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuting-should-i-use-the-newer-car-or-the-older-car/102546 "2017-04-06T00:47:45Z")
we have two cars a 2002 Subaru Outback Sport that get 20-25 MPG with 108k miles and a 2011 Honda CR-Z that get 35-45 MPG with 40k miles we plan to drive both cars into the ground we are looking at a new job with a 40m… --- ## [Horrible crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-crash/100569)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-crash/100569 "2017-02-28T20:20:43Z")
Warning: video is violent. Four Killed in Crash --- ## [Why are police, detectives etc allowed to break speed laws and other general speeding comments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-police-detectives-etc-allowed-to-break-speed-laws-and-other-general-speeding-comments/100334)
**Author:** [@deckm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deckm00)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-police-detectives-etc-allowed-to-break-speed-laws-and-other-general-speeding-comments/100334 "2017-02-24T17:27:03Z")
I realize by asking this I'm going to get a flood of 'because they can' type of answers so don't bother unless you have some real insight or inside knowledge. In theory our traffic laws are for all our safety, and even … --- ## [Extreme Distracted Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-distracted-driving/98350)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-distracted-driving/98350 "2017-01-20T23:10:42Z")
Today I was following a Honda sedan on the 2 lane 35mph road that leads to my street. The single occupant male driver was obeying the speed limit when they disappeared from view obviously trying to retrieve something fro… --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/61084)
**Author:** [@SentraSteph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SentraSteph)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/61084 "2017-01-08T01:16:52Z")
Is there a windshield wiper blades designed especially for use in snowy, icy, freezing weather (you know, New England from September through April)? Also--in general, wiper blade change every six months? --- ## [Adding Weight for driving in the Snow? 2 Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-for-driving-in-the-snow-2-questions/59200)
**Author:** [@fred\_p](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred_p)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-for-driving-in-the-snow-2-questions/59200 "2016-12-28T18:54:24Z")
Would adding weight in the trunk of a front wheel car (94 Camry) provide benefit for driving in the snow? How about adding weight in the bed of a 2005 Ranger without four wheel drive? thanks, fred p --- ## [Snow chain placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chain-placement/62109)
**Author:** [@Lonesome\_Oscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonesome_Oscar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chain-placement/62109 "2016-12-26T16:31:14Z")
On a recent weekend in the wilds of PA, we needed to install tire chains on three vehicles, all 4wd/awd. Most were of the opinion that it was best to chain the front wheels, but discussion ensued on the advisibility of p… --- ## [Bicylist blocks right hand turn lane at red light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bicylist-blocks-right-hand-turn-lane-at-red-light/96502)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bicylist-blocks-right-hand-turn-lane-at-red-light/96502 "2016-11-16T19:26:47Z")
Bicyclist going straight , but stopped at a red light in the right hand turn lane, completely blocks the lane. Anybody else have this problem? Happened to me the other day. Aren't bicyclists supposed to move over… --- ## [Camry 2002 Stalls when stop during winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-stalls-when-stop-during-winter/92371)
**Author:** [@Sid\_Jaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid_Jaf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-stalls-when-stop-during-winter/92371 "2016-11-05T22:09:32Z")
Hi Everyone. I am facing issue with my Camry 2002. I am from Toronto and experience the issue only in winter. During Summer I didn't face the problem so I thought problem is resolved. However Since November 2015 it stall… --- ## [Advice on buying a car for Rochester winters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-for-rochester-winters/96007)
**Author:** [@teknogeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teknogeek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-for-rochester-winters/96007 "2016-10-07T15:48:46Z")
Hello, I am a college student in Rochester, NY and I am looking to buy a car. Originally, I was looking at sudans and I had really liked the Toyota Corolla. However, it is 2-wheel FWD and I don't think it will last well … --- ## [Is it ok to abandon my A4 during the brutal NE winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-abandon-my-a4-during-the-brutal-ne-winter/91394)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren_G)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-abandon-my-a4-during-the-brutal-ne-winter/91394 "2015-11-03T21:24:25Z")
I have a 2007 Audi A4, with about 100k miles, that I have been through thick and thin with. I will be traveling for about 4-6 months starting in December, and then, in all likelihood, I will move to Hawaii. But I am not … --- ## [Advice on buying a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car/88168)
**Author:** [@VicarKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VicarKelly)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car/88168 "2014-12-09T05:07:24Z")
I formally drove a 1998 Honda CRV. I was under the impression that it was the perfect car. Decent millage, reliable, not flashy, and I was able to sit in in comfortably (I am 6'2") Alas my beautiful trustworthy, some w… --- ## [Smallest Car for Boston Winters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-car-for-boston-winters/85928)
**Author:** [@seekingwisdom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seekingwisdom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-car-for-boston-winters/85928 "2014-07-12T12:32:29Z")
I'm moving to Boston this fall and would like to get the smallest car possible that can handle the winter weather. I'll live in Cambridge and work 30 minutes outside the city, and will commute daily. Gas efficiency, comp… --- ## [Used Honda Element- winter in MA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-honda-element-winter-in-ma/85122)
**Author:** [@esrojas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esrojas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-honda-element-winter-in-ma/85122 "2014-05-22T08:50:13Z")
Hi, I will be moving from the Midwest to Massachusetts this summer, and I want to replace my VW Beetle for a small SUV. I'm considering pre-owned cars only and I would like to get an AWD or 4WD due to winter driving to… --- ## [RWD Jeep in Rhode Island](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-jeep-in-rhode-island/82549)
**Author:** [@mklee176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklee176)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-jeep-in-rhode-island/82549 "2014-02-08T06:41:24Z")
Hi everyone! My wife and I recently relocated from sunny Southern California to Providence, RI for work, and we are getting ready for our first NE winter. While we've been enjoying our time here for the past few months, … --- ## [Short Term storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473 "2013-09-24T03:36:16Z")
I got a 2013 model car, I might have to travel for business for two months in December and January, I live around Detroit which gets cold and snowed during this time. So I want to see if its going to be okay to live the … --- ## [Car for Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611)
**Author:** [@VermontBound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VermontBound)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611 "2013-08-02T04:47:57Z")
I've never owned a car before and am about to move to southern Vermont for work. I'm young and single and I'm looking for a reliable, small used car with good mileage and low emissions that can handle minor road trips an… --- ## [Buying new car that will go uphill in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-car-that-will-go-uphill-in-snow/72325)
**Author:** [@Ron\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron_L)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-car-that-will-go-uphill-in-snow/72325 "2012-05-12T17:09:10Z")
My wife's 2002 Saturn Vue (2 wheel drive, 2.2 L engine, I think) had "catastrophic engine failure", and we are preparing for the worst. It's at the dealer waiting to be looked at. It's got 160,000 miles, and it always … --- ## [2002 Camry Winter/Cold temperature rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169)
**Author:** [@seymen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seymen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169 "2011-09-26T14:15:56Z")
Hi there, I own a 2002 toyota camry, with 115k+ miles. My camry usually runs pretty well during the warm weather months. However during the winter especially on really cold days after the car has been sitting outside, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=3)