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Hey, I'm not texting. Surely this is safe.

Teens Say They Change Clothes And Do Homework While Driving

12:48pm July 31, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

So they do seem to get that texting is dangerous. But putting on makeup and contact lenses at 65 mph? No problem. Researchers in Oregon are trying to train teenagers on the risks of multitasking.

Marking novice drivers' cars doesn't help reduce crash rates when it comes to learner's permit holders, study finds.

Branding Teen Drivers As Newbies Doesn't Prevent Crashes

4:44pm July 01, 2015

by Ina Yang

Graduated driver's licenses that impose restrictions like no driving at night have reduced crashes and deaths. But it looks like putting a learner sticker on teens' license plates doesn't help.

A dying art? Maryland has stopped testing new drivers for parallel parking. Here, a car is seen in Baltimore.

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Maryland Joins States That Won't Test New Drivers For Parallel Parking

12:47pm May 26, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Officials say the skills are tested by other tasks, like turning a car around. As of yet, using backup cameras on a driving test isn't allowed.

Jed Brown drives 100 miles each day to work between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Cheaper gas is making his commute more manageable, but he doesn't expect the low prices to last.

For Long-Haul Drivers, Cheap Gas Means A Sweeter Commute

8:21am January 29, 2015

by Uri Berliner

The plunge in gasoline prices is expected to save the average household about $750 this year. For rural families and others who drive a lot, the savings will likely be even greater.

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Electric Car Review Dust-Up May Put Brakes On Tesla Profits

1:19pm February 25, 2013

by Steve Henn

After The New York Times published a scathing review of Tesla's Model S electric car, the automaker's CEO took to Twitter to slam the reporter. Disputed facts aside, the timing of the spat could hurt Tesla, which is under pressure to improve its financial performance.

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