If you’ve experienced tailgating on the road, you’re not alone. Tailgating is not only frustrating and distracting, it is dangerous, so is there anything you can you do to stop it? Can you quickly ...

If you’ve ever been followed a little too closely on the roadway, maybe the driver behind is even flashing their headlights, the thought may have crossed your mind: “What if I suddenly needed to slam ...

Last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck took over 2,000 trucks off the road because of light issues. Brake lamp failures, a common problem that’s easy for ...

Is someone driving too close to your bumper and tailgating you? Be careful not to flash your brakes to get them to slow down. You could find yourself in big trouble if an accident happens. The ...

The incident occurred on May 9, 2018 on I-294 in Chicago. The brake check caused a complete stop on the interstate and a 15-car pile-up with injuries. Brake checking takes road rage to a new and more ...

Even if a driver is tailgating you, it is against the law to brake check them to get them to stop. It’s better and safer to keep a calm head, pull over and let them pass. Marcus Fuehrer Associated ...

California Highway Patrol in the Gold Run area says it's placing a greater emphasis on big rig brake checks after a series of fires along Interstate 80 that threatened more than the commute. A brake ...

E-bike safety experts are stressing the need for more frequent brake inspections and upgrades, citing the heavier weight, higher speeds, and greater stopping demands of electric bikes. Riders ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to brake check someone tailgating you on the highway, you’re likely not alone. The practice of tailgating is annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Some drivers may ...