driving

Several key things for motorists to keep in mind here, courtesy of the Minnesota State Patrol.

I don't think there's anything more frustrating while driving on the highway than having someone driving slowly down the left lane. Thankfully, those people will soon be fined

There's no wiggle room in the Minnesota law; if there are snowflakes falling, even flurries -- you need to have your headlights on.

#5. Hit every single red stoplight on Division for a week straight.

Minnesota may soon require drivers to use hands-free cellphones on the road, triple the penalties on people who text and drive, and even treat distracted drivers who cause injury or death the same as drunken drivers.

It's a good time to remind ourselves of some winter driving safety tips.

You may or may not be surprised. Vague, I know!

Can we talk about that whole 'blind spot' thing?

I am all for making roads and drivers as safe as they can be, but a ticket for drinking my morning coffee?! That is crazy talk!

My little sister is taking her driving test today and I’m not confident that she’ll pass. I think she’s a decent enough driver, but she's so not very confident in her ability.

Hard to believe, but according to CarInsuranceComparison.com, Minnesota has the best drivers in the country. So no matter how bad you think it is here -- it's worse everywhere else. How's that for a scary thought? (Buckle up!)

Last week we asked Central Minnesotans if they knew the life skill of driving a manual vehicle, and the results will surprise you!