# \#driving **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/driving/100.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is it ok to drive with two feet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463 "2022-06-16T15:14:31Z")
Noah from Seattle says his boyfriend drives with two feet, something that Noah contends is unsafe. What camp to you fall into? One foot... or two? --- ## [The Snow Driving Uphill In Reverse Debacle: Myth or Fact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728 "2021-03-02T13:35:38Z")
I live on top of a steep hill, and during the most recent snow storm here I got stuck about 5 times, causing a 3/4 mile trip to take about 3 hours. I have a front wheel drive car. On the final section of incline, th… --- ## [What is the safest winter driving car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253)
**Author:** [@DMarie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMarie19)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253 "2019-11-12T05:47:36Z")
I just rolled our 92 4-Runner after hitting black ice & survived unscathed (relatively). What do you think is the safest, AWD, wagon for winter (Michigan) driving? We would like to purchase a used, lower mileage car. … --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… --- ## [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 --- ## [Should I drive gently when my engine is cool?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-drive-gently-when-my-engine-is-cool/92329)
**Author:** [@Dsyanick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dsyanick)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-drive-gently-when-my-engine-is-cool/92329 "2016-01-30T01:06:12Z")
Today, I got in my car, started it up, and talked to my friend out the window for 45 seconds to a minute while my car idled. Then I started driving, but I accelerated a little bit harder than I usually do on a cold eng… --- ## [Lane Widths](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-widths/90201)
**Author:** [@rdchdwck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdchdwck)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-widths/90201 "2015-06-12T19:05:48Z")
Are interstate lane widths different? I live in Pennsylvania and was driving in California recently. It seemed like the lanes are narrower in California. Am I crazy or what? --- ## [When do you use N (Neutral) in an automatic gear transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-use-n-neutral-in-an-automatic-gear-transmission/88432)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-use-n-neutral-in-an-automatic-gear-transmission/88432 "2015-01-05T04:38:10Z")
When do you use N (Neutral) in an automatic gear transmission? I am finding various pieces on above subject, but I am not sure what does work. Some use during towing. I know some of you may have used N (Neutral) in a… --- ## [Teen Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-drivers/28032)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-drivers/28032 "2013-11-13T09:54:30Z")
Is there anything more terrifying than the idea of your kid piloting a few thousand pounds of steel? If you're a teen who's about to start driving, can you think of anything more fun than getting behind the wheel for t… --- ## [Cars Don't Waste Fuel-Drivers Do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-dont-waste-fuel-drivers-do/67849)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-dont-waste-fuel-drivers-do/67849 "2011-09-19T04:54:39Z")
Interesting article about possible changes to come in cars and how we drive them! http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/09/uc-riverside-cert-study-fuel-efficiency/ --- ## [Why won't people pay attention while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-people-pay-attention-while-driving/61206)
**Author:** [@Bladecutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bladecutter)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-people-pay-attention-while-driving/61206 "2011-07-31T15:44:56Z")
Thursday night, on my way home from work, I got to witness the most pointless incident I've seen transpire on the road in front of me for quite a while. Earlier this week, here in Colorado, we got about half a foot … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson/64252)
**Author:** [@glynnharbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glynnharbin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson/64252 "2011-04-30T19:37:49Z")
This vehicle stalls very frequently. Dealer said I was using my left foot for the brake and right for accelerator and each time I touch the brake pedal, a sensor tells the transmission to gear down. How do I eliminate … --- ## [Family Car doesn't want to jump in puddles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-doesnt-want-to-jump-in-puddles/64101)
**Author:** [@answeris42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/answeris42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-doesnt-want-to-jump-in-puddles/64101 "2011-04-26T22:30:10Z")
03 focus SE Wagon, Automatic Tran, has a bit of a problem. Whenever it gets driven through a puddle (big, small, paddling pool, etc.) it will make this high pitch squealing noise, and then when it gets shut off after dr… --- ## [2001 VW Beetle makes weird noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle-makes-weird-noises/63993)
**Author:** [@bltwarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bltwarner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle-makes-weird-noises/63993 "2011-04-24T01:43:06Z")
My 2001 VW New Beetle has started making a loud, whining noise coming from outside the car along w/ some buzzing whenever I am driving. I find that I have to change gears about 10 miles sooner than I should in order to s… --- ## [Snowstorm Gridlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowstorm-gridlock/61223)
**Author:** [@CarolAnn3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolAnn3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowstorm-gridlock/61223 "2011-04-18T14:10:35Z")
My nephew lives in Gaithersburg, MD and commutes to work everyday to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The trip takes approx. 45-60 min. Recently he was caught in a rush hour snowstorm leaving work at 5:15 p.m. and arriving h… --- ## [Driving 1990 vw jetta across country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-1990-vw-jetta-across-country/63664)
**Author:** [@kazmontana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kazmontana)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-1990-vw-jetta-across-country/63664 "2011-04-13T15:34:05Z")
I have a 1990 vw jetta in okay shape with 115,000 miles on it, just put about 600 dollars in it. It runs very good now. I want to drive it from ohio to montana. Should I risk making the trip? Please help --- ## [Driving Ad images/distractions should be outlawed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-ad-images-distractions-should-be-outlawed/56788)
**Author:** [@ibelieve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibelieve)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-ad-images-distractions-should-be-outlawed/56788 "2011-04-05T11:09:25Z")
I understand cell phone distractions as far as reading and typing, looking at or finding a #. It all takes your eyes off the road, and your mind on something other than driving. I don't do it and am conscious of other d… --- ## [Learning to drive wothout hitting things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-wothout-hitting-things/63273)
**Author:** [@sparkology](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkology)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-wothout-hitting-things/63273 "2011-04-02T19:46:30Z")
In response to the woman in Florida whose mom's caretaker was hitting things with the van. I use large appliance boxes and a deserted parking lot or street to teach friends how to not hit things. (Take the refrigera… --- ## [Why do cars have glove boxes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-cars-have-glove-boxes/61478)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-cars-have-glove-boxes/61478 "2011-03-28T20:41:44Z")
Why do cars have glove boxes? Where did they come from and why? --- ## [Prius 2008 Winter Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-2008-winter-tires/62010)
**Author:** [@Lexie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexie1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-2008-winter-tires/62010 "2011-03-11T21:17:39Z")
I had terrible issues driving in the snow /ice last month. The car literally would not move forward. I bought 4 new Michelin Tires (Weatherwise II) but am thinking I should put on Snow Tires. Does anyone know if I can pu… --- ## [Miss SD Talks About Distracted Driving on CBS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-sd-talks-about-distracted-driving-on-cbs/62338)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-sd-talks-about-distracted-driving-on-cbs/62338 "2011-03-07T15:26:18Z")
Miss South Dakota shared a personal story about the consequences of distracted driving with a national television audience Monday morning. Watch the clip here: http://www...1earlyshow --- ## [The Last Text](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-text/61148)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-text/61148 "2011-03-04T21:54:34Z")
Too big a problem to just ignore. Please share the link to this video with everyone you know, and especially your kids! http://www...ebhWD6ljZs --- ## [Warped Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors/61906)
**Author:** [@Alwaystrue2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alwaystrue2011)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors/61906 "2011-03-02T23:54:32Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry I bought brand new in 2007; 4 months ago, maybe longer, I was informed by my mechanic of 20yrs. that I have Warped Rotors. I told him my steering wheel vibrates when I reach 60 or higher and wh… --- ## [Creaking noise while car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-while-car-is-running/60859)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-while-car-is-running/60859 "2011-02-18T06:37:48Z")
Hello! In the last two weeks a noise has developed in my 2003 Mitsu. Eclipse. Whenever I turn, there is a very noticeable creaking noise that sounds like it originates from the front right side. The only other time I exp… --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger/61351)
**Author:** [@AngelaPeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaPeaks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger/61351 "2011-02-14T22:34:59Z")
I want to get rid of the ringing alert when driving - actually I want it to go away for ever. I live on an island and this old truck has an "island only" registration and will never have to pass inspection again. --- ## [Have you ever driven a sports car with a tonneau cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-sports-car-with-a-tonneau-cover/61049)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-sports-car-with-a-tonneau-cover/61049 "2011-02-09T01:04:40Z")
\[image\] Have you ever driven a car with a tonneau cover on? --- ## [Leaving the country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country/60612)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoJill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanDiegoJill)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country/60612 "2011-01-31T22:46:18Z")
Will my 1996 Jeep Cherokee be O K if I leave it parked for a year? Can this do damage to the car? It may be left outside . I do not want to sell this car but I need to be gone for a year outside the country. HELP … --- ## [Which Car Is Better In Snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-better-in-snow/60101)
**Author:** [@smljab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smljab)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-better-in-snow/60101 "2011-01-20T11:21:07Z")
We have a 2008 Avalon FWD, with good snow tires; and a 2011 Suburu Outback AWD with the all weather tires that came with the car. Spouse and I are disagreeing over which drives better in snow - he says they are "about e… --- ## [1998 Ford Taurus will not start after driving... if i wait 15 minutes it starts fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-will-not-start-after-driving-if-i-wait-15-minutes-it-starts-fine/56378)
**Author:** [@chick963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chick963)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-will-not-start-after-driving-if-i-wait-15-minutes-it-starts-fine/56378 "2011-01-12T20:42:21Z")
Ok I've been having trouble with my car... usually it only happens after driving a good distance (30 miles) but recently i drove 5 miles and it happened again. To shorten it after driving i will turn off my car and if i… --- ## [Sand/Salt Bags in the back of my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-salt-bags-in-the-back-of-my-truck/42176)
**Author:** [@Chelse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelse)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-salt-bags-in-the-back-of-my-truck/42176 "2011-01-09T08:11:09Z")
I've heard conflicting ideas about putting bags of salt or sand in the bed of front wheel drive trucks during the winter to help the back from sliding around. I've heard it makes no difference, also that it only helps i… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/driving/100.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=driving)