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 ...

A 20-year-old Winter Haven man discovered the hard way that DIY police work doesn’t fly in Polk County, especially when your ...

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 ...

Keeping your vehicle’s braking system in good health will make your daily drive safer and could save you big money on expensive repairs. However, knowing when to go in for service can often be ...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Rona Cardwell went to the Brake Check in New Braunfels on September 13. The business replaced her brake pads and rotors and flushed her brake fluid. The job cost her $391. As ...

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 ...

A driver intentionally brake-checked border patrol agents transporting 15 illegal immigrants in Michigan — and he wasn’t done, federal officials say. Accused of flipping off the agents in the first of ...

We’ve all been brake-checked at one time or another. Brake checking refers to the notion that a car ahead of you will pump on its brakes to try and send you a signal. Presumably, the signal primarily ...