Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beginning February 2026, I’m launching a new show on the FreightWaves platform called Brake Check. This isn’t a rebrand. This ...

Unlike metal brake lines, brake hoses are made of rubber, which means they wear out over time as the material hardens and cracks. Because they play a critical role in vehicle safety, regular ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than someone who tailgates you on the road, especially when you’re driving the legal speed limit and obeying all other traffic laws. Brake checking is when someone ...

Dashcams were once a niche gadget for car enthusiasts. Now they are quietly reshaping how police, insurers and courts untangle some of the most contentious moments on the road, including the split ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Road rage manifests itself in many ways, from drivers honking their horns and yelling to cutting off other people. However, one of the most stressful forms of road rage may be tailgating — when ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to brake check someone tailgating you on the highway, you’re likely not alone. The practice of tailgating is annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Some drivers may ...

A file photo shows Interstate 70. See what Missouri laws say about tailgating and “brake checks.” Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com Ever driven on Missouri highways and found another driver right ...