Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, June 9. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: When I got my driver’s license in the mid-1980s, it took me ...

No one loves eating while they drive. All of us, given the choice, would pick somewhere else to engage in the ritual of fueling our bodies — a kitchen counter, a table, a couch in front of a TV with ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration these are some of the items that should not be eaten. Yes, including a mere chocolate. It will cost drivers $8,900 if they are involved ...

Is it legal to eat and drive? When can you text behind the wheel? What does the law say about drinking next to the driver? Here are some questions and answers about Florida traffic laws to keep you ...

Drive-thrus make it possible for us to enjoy meals from our favorite fast food restaurants while on the road, but experts say eating behind the wheel can be dangerous. Eating in the car is a form of ...

A man eating a donut and holding a cup of coffee in a car. Used with the Creative Commons license. cottonbro studios Pexels Nine people are killed every day due to distracted driving, according to the ...

Every driver has been there before: eating while driving. You may be in the middle of a long road trip around the state and just need a handful of snacks to keep your energy and focus high. Or you may ...

You head into the drive-thru, order the burger combo, unwrap it before you pull back into traffic. But can you legally eat it while driving? Florida law doesn’t prohibit eating while driving. If it ...

The driver had one hand on the wheel and one hand on the burger. — -- A man who was cited for distracted driving in Georgia when a police officer saw him eating a cheeseburger while behind the ...

Using your cellphone while driving is banned under Georgia’s Distracted Driving Law, but can you snack while behind the wheel? Eating while driving in Georgia isn’t technically illegal, but if doing ...

When you’re driving with food in the passenger seat, you may be tempted to reach over and start snacking. Can you legally sneak some fries while you’re driving in Washington state? Or does the law ...