Articles for category: Roadtrips & Driving Tips

How To Drive Down Steep Hills… Without Using Your Brakes!

I've got some downhill driving tips for you that I learned firsthand while driving through the hilly Smoky Mountains recently. I (finally) figured out the proper use of 2 and 1 on my automatic gear shift on this road trip! Learning how to drive downhill without using your brakes -- and using engine braking instead -- will make your mountain driving experience SO much more enjoyable, trust me.

How To Avoid Hitting A Deer

Wondering how to avoid hitting a deer with your car? Here are some things you can do to avoid hitting a deer in the first place... and how to minimize the damage if you do. Plus a few sweet and funny things about deer, dogs, and hunting.

Driving To Florida? A Roadtripper’s Best Florida Road Trip Tips… What You’ll See And What To Expect When Driving In Florida

Driving to Florida soon? There's nothing like a Florida road trip if you want to enjoy beaches, palm trees, theme parks... and more! Here, a Florida native reveals the truth -- what you can REALLY expect on your trip to Florida, some unique things waiting at the Florida border for you, important Florida road rules, what it's really like driving in Florida, and what you need to know about Florida drivers!