Good driving is about being prepared for every eventuality. A clear road ahead is rarely empty! In order to respond to a problem, we have to see it. “I just didn’t see you” is the most common explanation at the scene of an accident, testifying to the dangerousness of inattentive or distracted driving. Regrettably, many … Read more
Cars + Deer = Trouble Each year there are approximately 500,000 deer/auto collisions resulting in over 100 deaths and thousands of injuries. Each deer/auto collisions cost the auto insurance industry about $2,000 according to the Insurance Information Institute. The recent explosion in the deer population has lead to a dramatic increase in deer/car collisions. In the … Read more
A bicycle is considered a vehicle on the roadway and has exactly the same rights as any other vehicle. Bicycling is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States, indeed, in the world. There are over 90,000,000 cyclists in the U. S. and over 30,000,000 adult cyclists. In any given year we … Read more
As of December 1999, more than 95 million, or 47 percent of all cars and light trucks on Americas’ roads have driver-side air bags. Almost 68 million of these also have passenger-side air bags. As of December 1998, air bags inflated in more than 3.3 million vehicles in crashes. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or … Read more
A proper driving position will improve your outlook – and safety If you think proper driving position means having your hands positioned at “10 and 2 o’clock” on the steering wheel (as they taught you in driver’s-education class), get with the times! You see, automobiles have changed considerably in the past few years… and therefore, … Read more
Extremely cold temperatures can take your car hostage, according to the AAA. Winter’s frigid grip can drain the power from your battery, freeze the fluids in your engine, freeze your gas line and gel your engine oil. How to start a cold car 1. Maximize power As the temperature drops, so does your battery’s starting … Read more
The brakes are the most important active safety of a car and one of its key pieces. However, many drivers do not seem to understand it well. According to statistics, about 40% of the defects detected by the ITV correspond to the brakes. It is not enough to bring the car to the shop when … Read more
For classification purposes, automobile manufacturers have historically divided their light vehicle products into two categories, Automobiles and Light Trucks. Sales and marketing analysts use these classifications when discussing auto sales figures, so I’ll use them as well. In the section called Hybrids, I discuss the new categories that cross the car-truck line, as well as … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve passed your driving test, you’ve just got your license and you probably can’t wait to hit the road. However, there’s a reason why insurance premiums are higher for new drivers – because they are more likely to have accidents. So here are 33 smart driving tips for new drivers. Just after you pass … Read more
From the first day in driving school, this lesson is drilled into our heads: Firmly grip the steering wheel in the 10-2 position. Now, law enforcement agencies are training officers to place their hands lower on the steering wheel, and some drivers’ groups are changing position on hand position. How to Hold Steering Wheel Correctly … Read more