If you've been driving a car for a while now, certain things come second nature. You open the door, get in the seat, adjust it accordingly, close the door, fix your mirrors, and put your seatbelt on.

Brake failure remains rare but can lead to serious consequences if drivers are unprepared. Responding calmly and using ...

Stop lamps, or brake lights, may not let following drivers know if the vehicle is slowing or stopped under some conditions. Referencing a recent recall related to active brake assist, changing ...