Jack Hawkins articles

I paid $1,000 for driver's ed. It was supposed to save me money on car insurance. It's been 3 years and I'm paying more. When will I start saving?

I paid $1,000 for driver’s ed to save money on car insurance, but three years later my premiums are higher. Here’s why that happens, when savings usually show up, and what drivers should do next.
April 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I drive my dad's old 1965 Ford Mustang. I was pulled over for having no inspection. I thought cars over 50 years old didn't need one?

Think your 1965 Ford Mustang is too old to need an inspection? Not so fast. Here’s why classic-car rules can be trickier than they sound, and how antique exemptions really work.
April 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I'm a new driver and not allowed to drive after midnight. I was pulled over at 11:59PM. I work a night shift. Can I fight the ticket?

A new driver got pulled over at 11:59PM despite a midnight curfew and a night shift job. Here is when that ticket may be worth fighting, what proof helps, and how to build a stronger case.
April 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My rental truck got stuck in deep snow. They say we need to pay for the tow. I say they should've warned me there were not winter tires. Who's right?

A rental truck stuck in deep snow can turn moving day into a nightmare—but are you really responsible for the tow bill? Here’s what renters need to know about roadside help, liability, and who usually pays.
March 31, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I was pulled over for doing 60MPH in a 90MPH zone in bad conditions. I protested, but got a ticket. Why am I paying for being a safe driver?

Got ticketed for driving 60 MPH in a 90 MPH zone during bad weather? Here’s why “driving safe” can still get you pulled over, and how minimum speed, traffic flow, and road conditions really work.
March 31, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My car was valet-parked at a hotel I was staying at. When it came back, it had a scratch on it. The hotel claims it was there before. What can I do?

Your car came back from hotel valet service with a scratch and the hotel says it was already there. Here is what to do next, from photos and incident reports to insurance claims and small claims court.
March 31, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My dad says I should drive as slowly as I have to on the road to feel safe. My girlfriend said I could get a ticket for being too slow. Who's right?

Can you get a ticket for driving too slowly? This fun, beginner-friendly article explains when slow driving is safe, when it becomes dangerous, and how new drivers can find the right speed with confidence.
March 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I was recently pulled over because officers said my high-beams were too high. There was heavy fog and I had no choice. Do I have to pay the fine?

Got ticketed for using high beams in heavy fog? Here’s when you may have to pay, when you can fight it, and how traffic laws usually treat fog-lighting violations.
March 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Gen X Lived Through The Best Era For Driving—Do You Agree That These Cars Prove It?

Discover why Generation X experienced the golden age of driving, with iconic cars like the Fox Body Mustang, Supra, Miata, and Viper delivering raw performance, tuning potential, and true driver connection.
March 26, 2026 Jack Hawkins