CHATTANOOGA, TN(WDEF) — A new state law taking effect this month requires all new drivers in Tennessee to understand the hand signals used by bicyclists on the road. The move is designed to improve ...

As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide. While crashes are ...

Before the blinkers we know today, drivers needed to use hand signals to show which way they were turning. This was the case across countries around the world.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As of January 1, 2026, Tennessee implemented a state law that will directly change the content of its driver licensing tests by requiring all new drivers to correctly identify three ...

Question: I have some new drivers in our house. We got talking the other day and they didn’t know what “hand signals” were. Can you write about that to help inform others that might not be aware?

Since the advent of motorized vehicles, manufacturers have put a lot of thought into making sure drivers can communicate crucial information to one another. Whether you're driving a car, truck, or ...

In the century-plus since automobiles first hit the roadways, dozens of advancements have helped make vehicles safer for drivers. Seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock braking systems tend to headline ...