Joe Apex

With so much being written about distracted driving,  it’s worth digging a little deeper into the actual reasons why distracted driving occurs. Its a fairly complex topic about how the human brain operates and some of the limitations we have as humans. The root of distracted driving is the misunderstanding about multitasking, which is a […]

Conventional wisdom says that by keeping your hands on the steering wheel and not on the phone, you will be a much safer driver. The problem, known as driving while texting, or DWT, is now illegal in most states. By now most everyone knows the research shows that DWT is very dangerous and any driver’s

Even for those drivers who are experienced at driving on snow-covered roads it takes a great deal of effort to drive safely. In addition to snow, driving conditions can also include ice and limited visibility. Unfortunately this is something seldom covered in drivers ed, so whether you’re going about your daily commute or headed to

Renting a car can be a daunting experience for first time renters. Choosing a rental car company, type of car, how to get the best deal, what insurance do I need, etc. There are many items to consider when renting a car and virtually no drivers ed programs cover any of this information. Most agencies

In many parts of the country winter is in full force and with it comes cold weather, snow, snowy roads, and snowplows. Snowplows are fantastic pieces of machinery and keep our roads open in difficult winter conditions. Over the years snowplows have become more powerful and efficient at the task of moving snow from our

As of this writing, marijuana use is legal in several states even though technically it is still unlawful at the federal level. There are 18 states, dating as far back as 1998, that have legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. And in the last election, two states (Colorado and Washington) legalized marijuana for

2013 is just around the corner and its time to get with those New Year resolutions. Of course, at this site we focus on the top “driving resolutions” that we think everyone should consider. There are so many to consider and we left out the driving items talked about on a daily basis, such as

Santa Claus is known as one of the best sleigh drivers in the world. After all, he’s been doing this for many years and I don’t ever remember him being involved in a collision. That’s a fantastic driving record. I’m sure that he learned to drive his sleigh long before drivers ed was available. Even

Its been a long time coming, but Tesla Motors is finally delivering the Model S, an electric car that can be used as a practical daily driver. And while they were at it, they moved the human interface into the 21st century as well. I’ve had the opportunity to drive a Model S around town

In the last decade, red light cameras in the United States have popped-up in many cities. And they have also entered the spot light as one of the more controversial traffic enforcement methods. The current raging debate involves both the efficacy of these devices as well as the legality of surveillance devices in general. Anyone