It has always surprised me,” wrote the 20th-century Mexican poet and diplomat Octavio Paz, “that in a world of relations as ...

Though driving in the snow should be avoided if at all possible, here's what to know when there's no other choice.

With winter fully upon us, those who live in certain parts of the U.S. are likely to be driving in the snow at some point. It's a uniquely challenging condition with all manner of pitfalls and ...

Years of driving and testing cars (and winter tires) in wintry conditions have taught us that following these simple winter-driving rules will greatly improve your chances of arriving at your ...

Bill Van Tassel, manager of driver training programs at AAA, shared some valuable tips with USA TODAY on defensive driving. “It’s good to start out with a mindset that there are deadly threats ...

Drive defensively, seek distance from other cars Last year, USA TODAY spoke with the teacher of driving teachers, Bill Van Tassel, the manager of driver training programs at AAA. He explained ...

So how do you stay safe if you need to drive during wintry weather? The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 5.8 million car accidents happen every year in the United States -- and based ...