Driver Guides for US Learners: DMV Test Prep & Driving Tips

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Driving on Black Ice: What it Is, How to Handle it & Why it’s Dangerous

The weather is getting colder. It’s time to prepare for seasonal driving hazards. One of the most dangerous winter weather driving hazards is black ice – a nearly undetectable patch of ice. It is estimated that icy roads lead to over 150,000 crashes a year, so it is very important to adapt your driving to […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 23, 2025

Dashboard Lights: Meaning of Symbols & Indicators

Dashboard Lights Explained: Meaning of Different Symbols & Indicators

Whether you have a brand-new car or a tried-and-true used vehicle, every once in a while you’ll see one of your dashboard symbols light up while you’re driving. Although you may know what a few of the symbols mean, it’s likely that some of those warning lights may be mysterious and concerning. In some cases, […]

by Zutobi · Updated May 03, 2023

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Engine Braking Explained: What It Is and How to Do It

What is Engine Braking? Engine braking is the process of reducing the speed of your car by removing your foot from the accelerator pedal and shifting down through the gears. It works without ever having to engage the foot brake. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the throttle body valve closes, limiting airflow […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 23, 2022

What are Hazard Lights and When Should You Use Them?

What are Hazard Lights and When Should You Use Them?

In this article, we go through: How to use hazard lights When to use and not to use them State-specific regulations What are Hazard Lights? Hazard lights, often called flashers or emergency lights, are a safety feature in vehicles. They are blinking lights, usually bright amber, found on your car’s front and back. These lights […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 12, 2023

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How to Drive in Snow and Ice: 10 Winter Driving Tips

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler in much of the United States, everyone begins slowly preparing for winter weather conditions. Warmer clothes come up from the basement, fireplaces are cleaned out and prepared, and plans for the holidays begin taking shape. Before the snow falls, it’s important to review some safe […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 22, 2025

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Motoring Projections

How much will it cost to own and run a new car in ten years’ time? Predicting the future is never an exact science as anything could happen that we just can’t see coming, therefore we instead have to make educated guesses at how the future will look. By taking into account the rising costs […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 31, 2022

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The Electric Vehicle Adoption Index: These are the Places Best Prepared for EVs

With the looming threat of climate change, many people, companies and nations are looking to reduce their use of fossil fuels and produce a lower carbon footprint. One way they are attempting to implement this is by making road travel better for the environment, by way of switching to electric vehicles (EVs) rather than traditional […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 02, 2022

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Anti-Lock Braking System Explained: What It Is and How It Works

We’ve all been in driving situations where it was necessary to brake quickly. These situations generally happen when traffic ahead of you suddenly stops, when a light unexpectedly turns red, when road conditions are poor, or when a driver makes a poor driving decision. These situations can be scary and dangerous. However, vehicles have become […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 23, 2022

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The Easiest & Hardest Countries to Learn to Drive – Global Zutobi Index

Being able to drive is a freedom that many dream about when growing up, getting behind the wheel and setting off to explore the world on four wheels. But for some, the reality of becoming a legal driver is harder than they would have imagined, with tricky tests and a lot of information to learn […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jul 11, 2023