Driving Tips

Practical driving tips for your car rental road trip — from getting to know your rental vehicle to saving on gas, staying alert, and following local road rules.

Tips for safely driving a van rental — from adjusting mirrors and managing blind spots to parking, turning, and securing your cargo or passengers.

Step-by-step guide to properly adjusting your rental car's rearview and sideview mirrors — including tips for virtually eliminating your blind spot.

A guide to driving safely in the five worst conditions — from extreme rain and ice to blizzards, hail, and heavy traffic, with practical tips for each.

A quick guide to driving a manual transmission rental — from understanding the clutch and gears to shifting, reversing, and parking with confidence.

Ten practical tips to avoid road rage — from getting enough sleep and managing stress to practicing courtesy and keeping perspective behind the wheel.

A look at some of the world's worst cities for driving — from Rome and Mumbai to Toronto and Orlando — with tips for staying safe abroad.

Essential safety tips for freeway driving — from merging and maintaining safe distances to changing lanes with confidence in your rental vehicle.

The top ten worst driving habits — from tailgating and distracted driving to speeding and emotional driving — and how to break them.

What you need to know about cell phones, Bluetooth devices, and driver safety — including hands-free laws and why even Bluetooth isn't risk-free.