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Car Safety
An overhead shot of a panoramic sunroof reveals the brown-leather interior of a 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 28i

Are Sunroofs Dangerous?

Nothing beats cruising around with fresh air and sunshine filling your car's cabin. On a starry night, a moonroof is equally delightful. You might think sunroofs and moonroofs are totally fun and completely safe. But, in fact, they can be dangerous. Here's how.
A pair of car headlights driving through darkness

Is It Legal to Use Your High Beams on the Highway?

Common questions about driving that arise even among seasoned drivers often have to do with high beams. Learn more about whether you can use high beams on the highway, situations where you shouldn't use them, and whether using high beams can ever create unsafe situations.
A infotainment screen with a backup camera view that has pedestrians and motorcyclists in the view of the camera with 'Check surroundings for safety' in red at the bottom of the screen.

Can Backup Cameras Really Prevent Accidents?

Today's vehicle models have come a long way in terms of safety. Driving is a far safer activity because of groundbreaking technology, such as the backup camera. Many models come equipped with backup cameras these days. But does having rear visibility through a camera really prevent accidents?
A group of campers dumping sewage water out from an RV

Can You Dump Gray Water on the Ground?

For people cruising around the country in campers, understanding the laws will save you a lot of trouble. For example, depending on where you end up, living in an RV full time may be illegal. Another example is throwing gray water on the ground, which can get you hit with a hefty fine.