For a little background: I have a full time 40 hour a week job (normal w-2 process). Additionally, due to my experience and experiences I was hired to teach adjunct (1099 revenue). I don't have a normal place of where I teach and at times have to travel up 160 miles one way to the location. When I go to those locations the University pays me mileage, lodging and Meal per diems.

What I am wondering however are two things:

Since I was hired to teach due to my experiences can I deduct my commute to my regular job as research for the Classes I teach? I do incorporate things I experience and learn at my regular job into my lessons (I am expected to do this). Additionally, should I be able to deduct any meals where I do research for my teaching job as well?

My last question is since I am travelling longer distances to teach I want to get a newer more reliable car. Can I depreciate that new car as I am getting it for the purpose of having more reliable transportation to those locations?