California driving is straightforward once you understand a few local rules. This practical guide covers freeways, parking, tolls, mountain roads, urban traffic and the habits that make a road trip easier.
California road trips are often planned around the beautiful parts: Highway 1 viewpoints, Yosemite, redwoods, desert landscapes and city arrivals. The part that makes or breaks a real travel day is less glamorous: where everyone uses the bathroom, when you refuel, where children can move, how long a driver can stay alert and what happens … Read more
California mountain driving is not difficult because every road is extreme. It is difficult because conditions can change the meaning of the same road. A summer highway through the Sierra Nevada can be closed in winter, a two-hour drive to a snow destination can take much longer after a storm, and a rental car that … Read more