My kid has a much beloved playdate buddy. Problem is; playdate buddy's mom is a drunk. A clingy, needy, whining, status-symbol addicted, country-club, drunk. I wouldn't mind if she was a fun drunk, or if she only drank after her husband got home, or if she didn't call me and want to come over when she was drunk...but suddenly, I've got this drunken crazy woman in my sphere. I don't much care for her, but our kids adore each other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 43 answers

Is it safe for me to add methylated spirits to the screenwash reservoir on my car during this cold snap? Is there anything else I should or shouldn't use? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Dec 21, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the earliest best day to travel Interstate 95 from New Haven, CT to SC after blizzard? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Dec 19, 2009 - 9 answers

We are considering renting a car and driving from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty and back. Advice? [more inside]
posted by tss on Dec 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Some questions about traffic light controlled roundabouts in the UK. More inside. [more inside]
posted by gadha on Dec 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me create an online driving schedule for friends/family to get a patient to and from far-away medical appts. Is there a better system than Google calendar? [more inside]
posted by JannaK on Nov 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Why do I feel so weird when I return home from a long car trip and how can I prevent these feelings? [more inside]
posted by mmmbacon on Nov 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Which is the safer car position for my dog? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Nov 26, 2009 - 18 answers

Marylanders, I need your help. I haven't had a driver's license since 2004 and now I need one in a shorter time than nine months from now. [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Oct 30, 2009 - 9 answers

A few weeks ago, you guys helped to reassure me that I could drive from Atlanta to Vermont in December. Now, I'm asking you to offer some suggestions for that drive. The plan is to drive for three days, stopping after about 6 hours of driving each day, and arriving in Vermont on the third day. I'm looking for suggested routes and cities-towns-villages to stop in that would have some combination of a) cool place to spend the night, b) a nifty place to get a bite to eat, and/or c) something cool to see/do. Thanks for any suggestions!
posted by tmharris65 on Oct 29, 2009 - 9 answers

My wife and I are moving from NYC to Denver in the middle of January. We'll likely be shipping some stuff and then driving. I've never moved during the winter, so I'm looking for advice from people who have moved through snow or know of any issues getting to Denver around January. Best routes? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Oct 23, 2009 - 6 answers

What's a good present to buy a 25 year old newly licensed driver? [more inside]
posted by kerning on Oct 15, 2009 - 26 answers

what are the logistics for arresting someone for DUI if they are in the hospital? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Oct 15, 2009 - 9 answers

The Arizona drivers license manual states that the law does not specify who has the right-of-way; it only specifies who must yield. What is the legal significance of this? [more inside]
posted by azpenguin on Oct 12, 2009 - 17 answers

What are some challenging, competitive games two people can play in a car (one being the driver)? [more inside]
posted by hamsterdam on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

Tonight around midnight, in South City St. Louis, MO, my mom pulled up to a stoplight left of a pickup truck, and the thirty-something, white, crew-cut haired driver flashed her a hand sign that looked, from her perspective, like the letter "C." He did this several times over the next couple minutes whenever he pulled along side her, until she managed to lose him. Has anyone seen this before or know what it means?
posted by Hollow on Sep 27, 2009 - 18 answers

"Upgrading" my driver's license—help! [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign on Sep 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Here's a fun one: can you think of any films that have good, usable -moving background- shots / tracking shots, that I could use as a fake "driving" backdrop for a movie I'm making? [more inside]
posted by wavejumper on Sep 19, 2009 - 13 answers

How can I minimize my chances of getting in a car accident? [more inside]
posted by wireless on Sep 14, 2009 - 46 answers

I'm in Toronto and I'd like to learn to drive a manual transmission. I don't want to ask anyone to lend me their manual-tranmission car because of the wear and tear I might inflict on it, and you can't rent stick-shift cars (as far as I know) for exactly that reason. So I'm considering paying for lessons. My question: does it make sense to spend more money for lessons from a dedicated learn-to-drive-manual outfit like Shifters, or should I inquire with a regular driving school like CSS about individual lessons? Or, alternatively, do you have any other suggestions?
posted by Dasein on Sep 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Are we crazy to think of driving from Atlanta to Vermont in late December? We have reservations at a great loft-barn-cabin and we have our favorite table at our favorite restaurant reserved for a New Year's Eve dinner, but the flights are so expensive right now. How much stress will we add to our lives if we drive? (It's not the length of the trip that worries us ... it's the potential for winter weather that Georgians don't know how to deal with.)
posted by tmharris65 on Sep 7, 2009 - 26 answers

When should I get a new car... for safety reasons? [more inside]
posted by cheapskatebay on Sep 3, 2009 - 21 answers

I screwed-up, and got caught for driving impaired [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Can you prove what someone's blood alcohol level would have been two hours ago based on what it is now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Is supermarket petrol bad for my car? [more inside]
posted by Lorc on Aug 30, 2009 - 14 answers

How should I prepare for getting my driver's license? [more inside]
posted by ConstantineXVI on Aug 25, 2009 - 19 answers

Will I need electronic stability control for winter driving? Please help this California native and recent Texas resident decide on a car to buy before my first "real" winter in northern Illinois begins. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 18, 2009 - 26 answers

How do I get started adapting my car for hand controls? [more inside]
posted by genefinder on Aug 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Do I need to submit form MV-104 (Report of Motor Vehicle Accident) to the New York State (where I live) DMV if the accident occurred in Toronto, Ontario? [more inside]
posted by sary on Aug 2, 2009 - 1 answer

What is the likelihood for being pulled over in a faraway state for expired tags and what are typical penalties? It would be one month overdue if that changes both answers. [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on Jul 29, 2009 - 22 answers

Chicago-driving-filter. If I leave Milwaukee (airport) at about 4 pm on Friday, and drive to South Bend, Indiana, will I spend hours in Chicago rush hour traffic? Can I avoid that somehow? What if I could move my departure time a bit earlier? Is this the route to take? [more inside]
posted by ruff on Jul 15, 2009 - 18 answers

Road test in Toronto (G1 exit for those familiar with Ontario's graduated permits). I've never taken a road test before and want to know what specific little details they look for that people commonly forget. [more inside]
posted by thenormshow on Jul 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Logistical multi part question about a college student with unique circumstances learning to drive. (Yes, I know you are probably not a department of motor vehicles worker). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Can I get my VT Operator's License now, or do I need to wait three months? [more inside]
posted by papayaninja on Jun 24, 2009 - 4 answers

If we are driving with kids (9 and 5) from upstate NY (Rochester) to DC, where can we stop in PA off of route 15 for a picnic, run-around and see-something-cool-or-weird break? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Jun 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Travel with infant from North Carolina to Texas [more inside]
posted by justlooking on Jun 19, 2009 - 14 answers

What happens if I plead not guilty to my parking ticket, even though I am essentially guilty? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2009 - 13 answers

My friends and I have been racing Colin Mcrae 3 since, well, CM2. As a driving experience it's been second to none. However; hardware has moved on and CM3 just doesnt cut it on a modern machine. What can we replace it with? [more inside]
posted by BadMiker on Jun 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Traveling the Italian coast [more inside]
posted by sundri on Jun 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I live in the central USA and am thinking about taking a trip to Mexico City in August to catch a world cup qualifier game. I was wondering how difficult it would be to get the proper licensing/what licensing would be required to drive there?
posted by mikeo2 on Jun 11, 2009 - 21 answers

I don't drive and I need to figure out how. [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Jun 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Need gift ideas for a fantastic fella who's just about to finish up a grueling one-year license suspension. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew on Jun 9, 2009 - 9 answers

MusicFilter: Making a CD of awesomely catchy 90s-00s hip-hop/rap music. [more inside]
posted by allymusiqua on Jun 8, 2009 - 41 answers

RoadtripFilter: Where's a cool place to stop for a night between Chicago and Syracuse? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jun 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the best auto racing simulation? I currently have no gaming equipment. [more inside]
posted by Antidisestablishmentarianist on Jun 5, 2009 - 18 answers

My husband and I have a longstanding dream of driving cross country on the small highways and byways of America. As we inch closer to this reality (we're now fairly firmly looking at doing this in five years, when our son is old enough to remember the trip), we've started doing the financial planning for it. My question to you: What is the best car (type or brand) for a very tall family of three to drive across America in? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Jun 2, 2009 - 32 answers

Los Angeles to San Francisco: Help me find an alternate route! [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on May 29, 2009 - 17 answers

If I pay out of pocket for repairs to another driver's car, is there a form I can ask him to sign to prevent later involvement of insurance companies? [more inside]
posted by ecsh on May 26, 2009 - 9 answers

Does a Google Maps (or other mapping service) mash-up exist that will show me the driving time to various places in a heat map type format? So basically what TripTop does for the NYC subway system, but for driving instead? [more inside]
posted by John Frum on May 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Non-drivers of the world, unite... by foot, bus, or bike. I'm not proud of being a non-driver at my age, but I've never really felt the need to learn, and do fine with walking and public transportation... and the whole environmental trend is a bonus. But does anyone else get a lot of grief for being a grown non-driver? And how do you manage to get by (literally and figuratively)? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on May 10, 2009 - 85 answers