Our Team

Ernest Thompson

Ernest Thompson

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Ernest oversees all content on Autosdriver. He began his career as a high school driver's ed instructor over 20 years ago. Ernest realized how confusing and complex driving laws can be and started Autosdriver as a resource to help demystify the rules of the road. When he's not editing articles, Ernest enjoys taking long road trips across the country.
Randy Bailey

Randy Bailey

Managing Editor
Randy ensures daily operations and content workflows run smoothly at Autosdriver. He has a background in digital media and journalism. In a past life, Randy spent time writing for automotive magazines. He joins Ernest in a quest to make driving knowledge accessible to all.

Russell Phillips

Writer
Russell draws on his experiences as a former traffic cop to provide law enforcement perspectives in Autosdriver's state driving law articles. He enjoys using his insider knowledge to simplify complex regulations for readers. Russell also shares his favorite radar detector tips!

Carlos Anderson

Safety Contributor
Dr. Anderson is a cognitive scientist who studies driver behavior and risk factors. He translates his academic expertise into practical driver safety advice for the Autos Driver audience. Carlos also owns a local driving school for teens. He is passionate about traffic safety education.
Timothy Ross

Timothy Ross

Automotive Contributor
Timothy is Autosdriver's resident car expert. He writes maintenance tips and guides based on over 30 years of working as an auto mechanic. Timothy also reviews new car models and shares his picks for best-used cars. He provides readers with his seasoned technical knowledge.