DRIVING

Deer will be on the move in the coming months, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife. This means the chances of hitting a deer on the road are higher.

Street Survival is an all-day intensive driving program with the goal of preparing young drivers for dangerous road scenarios.

While speaking before an energized crowd Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin doubled down on his vow to repeal a state law that would ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, a law tying Virginia to California’s plan.

The DMV said drivers who choose to participate in the program will only pay for the miles they drove.

VDOT is finishing a two-year construction project that straightened a dangerous, 1.5-mile S-curve in the eastbound lane.

The campaign will run from May 22 through June 5, and you could face a $25 fine if you’re caught.

The council believes driverless vehicles could be commonplace in the town within two years.

Drivers continue to see soaring prices at the pump. The national average is $3.27, which is up seven cents from the week of Oct. 4. In Virginia, the average is $3.10. That’s up nine cents from the previous week.

The transition from the current one-way streets to two-way streets will occur in three phases

Distracted driving can vary from adjusting the AC, heat or radio, looking for something or putting on makeup while you’re driving; anything that takes your attention from the road.