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How To Stop a Car with No Brakes

marcalex — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:13:13 -0500

Automobiles are large and dangerous machines. We often feel safe and protected while inside our cars but our cars may fail us. If you are faced with a situation when you need to stop a car with no brakes, follow these steps and you should be able to stop safely.

How To Be a Good Designated Driver

mobile mom — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:26 -0600

So, you've set all your plans in stone. You will meet up with all your friends and comrades at the local pub this Friday night to enjoy a night of fun and frolic. In all of this excitement and planning, did anyone stop to ask who was going to be the designated driver for the evening? If not, I feel this is where we should start.

I really don't think many partygoer's put enough effort or attention into making sure they have a responsible designated driver with them when they are going to be drinking. There are plenty of kind citizens that offer to be the designated driver, but then fail to uphold their end of the deal. They give into to just a few drinks, feeling that as long as they are at least more sober than everyone else, they are still ok to drive. That is NOT a designated driver.

How To Adjust to RV Driving

rik — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:20:51 -0600

Driving an RV is little more difficult than driving a private car. You simply need to remember a few basic and very obvious facts: it's bigger, wider, longer and higher, and probably slower on acceleration. The actual driving is probably easier, as various power assistance features will be fitted on steering and brake systems to reduce strain on the driver. Other driving systems fitted to modern RV's include rear-view cameras, reversing sensors, GPS, cruise control, automatic gearboxes and even automated engine management systems that 'talk back to the factory' to monitor efficiency and ensure proper working.

How To Drive Long Distances Safely

omehaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:43:40 -0600

It's inevitable that we have to drive a long distance at some point in our lives and we would like to do so safely. Whether we are going on vacation or moving cross-country, getting the drive over with as quickly as possible is usually the objective. Before embarking on your next four-wheeled adventure, consider the following to help you stay alert and safe:

How To Make Sure Your Kids Drive Carefully

Denise639 — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:41:02 -0600

Driving is a privilege. It is a way to make our lives convenient and more efficient. The truth is, teenage deaths related to car accidents is rising, so talking about vehicle safety should be a priority on your list of topics to discuss with your teen as soon as possible. When you want to make sure that your teenager drives carefully, there are steps you can take to help her understand the importance of driving with caution.

How To Pass Your DMV Driving Permit Test

davenkit — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:29:34 -0600

In order to pass your DMV permit test, and assure you will "know your stuff" when you hit the road, you really need to take a good quality driver education course. Then take as many practice permit tests as possible prior to going in to DMV.

How To Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain

mcdesign — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:40:05 -0600

Experience will always be the best teacher when motorcycle riding. And this is never truer than when having to ride on wet pavement. But that doesn't mean with added experience you can ride as fast as or as aggressively as you might normally on dry pavement.

How To Prevent Car Problems on a Road Trip

Adeleah — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:45:11 -0500

At last! You and your family are having a road trip vacation, from the noise and pollution of the city to the peace and quiet of the countryside. But along the way something happened...you had a flat tire! And when you opened the boot of the car and find the spare tire, the tire does not have the proper tire pressure due to the long safekeeping. You did not bother to check it before you left...whose fault was it? Have you ever tried to give your car a safety inspection?

Check your car regularly to prevent minor problems from getting worse. Like we used to say, "Prevention is better than cure..."

This is how to prevent such hassles. Just remember the word B-L-O-W-B-A-G (Brakes, Lights, Oil, Water, Battery, Air, Gasoline).

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How To Avoid Being a Back Seat Driver

Staff468 — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:29:00 -0500

Ever pressed that imaginary brake pedal on the passenger side? Do you sometimes feel your chest tighten and blood pressure rise as you sit powerless at the mercy of a driver whose skills fall well beneath yours? How come, whenever you make a suggestions or point out an obvious error, drivers always seem to repay you with annoyance and resentment? Welcome to the frustrating world of a back seat driver.

Believe it or not, no matter how frustrated you feel as a passenger, you're making the driver feel just as much frustration, if not more. Here are some ways to ignore that underlying urge for control of the car and become less of a back seat driver.

How To Find Vehicle Safety Ratings

Joshua281 — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 18:29:00 -0500

Manufacturers are building safer and better cars than ever before, thanks to a little help from agencies and organizations dedicated to testing and publishing results on most of the new car models produced today. You can get simple ratings, or you can search in-depth reports about the crash worthiness and safety of your car. Also, several international organizations operate websites that make it easy to get information about cars from across the globe.

Some cars are not tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Although specific safety information may be available for your particular model, all cars sold in the United States are required to adhere to federally mandated guidelines that specify safety requirements.