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How to drive stick

By rpalotay

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Many people believe that it is impossible to drive a manual transmission car. But with the right teacher and knowledge of the basics you can be shifting like a pro!.. more »

How to Get a California FasTrak Toll Tag

By eHow Cars Editor

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FasTrak is a convenient toll payment option for Northern California drivers who frequently travel any of the eight bridges in the Bay Area. Drivers using FasTrak do not need to stop at toll booths, because the fees are automatically deducted from ... more »

How to Get a Texas Toll Tag

By eHow Cars Editor

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Many Texas motorists who use the toll roads on a regular basis choose to get a toll tag known as a TxTag. The TxTag sticker is attached to the vehicle's front windshield and allows your toll to be collected electronically. Motorists using the ... more »

How to Get an Illinois I-Pass

By eHow Cars Editor

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Many Illinois motorists who use the toll roads on a regular basis choose to get a toll pass known as an I-PASS. The I-PASS transponder is attached to the vehicle's front windshield and allows your toll to be collected electronically. Motorists ... more »

How to Handle Brake Failure

By eHow Cars Editor

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Thanks to a number of mechanical checks and balances, brake failure rarely occurs. But even though most drivers will never have to experience it, it doesn't hurt to be prepared... more »

How to Interpret Your Car's Warning Lights

By eHow Cars Editor

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Warning lights can only have one meaning in most cases. But manufacturing costs sometimes force car designers to combine several signals in a single indicator... more »

How to Park a Car on a Hill

By eHow Cars Editor

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A car parked on an incline can roll downhill, forward or backward if the parking brake is not set or not working properly, or if the car is not braced against the curb. Follow these simple steps when parking your car on a hill with or without a curb... more »

How to Prepare for Driving a Manual Transmission Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Most people dread learning how to drive a car with a manual transmission. If you first learned to drive an automatic, you may not feel comfortable with the idea of working three different pedals to operate the vehicle. However, learning to drive ... more »

How to Recover from a Skid While Driving on Ice

By Allen R. Smith

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Anyone who's driven on ice and snow has probably been faced with an unpredictable skid when their tires break free. As the rear end of your car fishtails back and forth, a thousand negative outcomes run through your mind. Skidding on ice and snow ... more »

How to Smoke Your Rear Tires (Burnout)

By torque63

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Ever wonder how they smoke their tires off before drag racing? Why do they do it? It makes the tires sticky and grip the road better for a faster time in the quarter mile. I did it because I like the smell of burning rubber and huge cloud produced... more »

How to Stay Awake at the Wheel

By BackBeat

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I'm pretty sure everyone has experienced this. May it be on your way to work or on your way to campus, but waking up in the morning while you're driving can be hard at times. Here's a way to avoid from sleeping at the wheel and getting into a ... more »

How to Talk Your Way Out of a Speeding Ticket

By Moop

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Everybody knows speed limits are for sissies. Here's how to really rock 'n roll... without having to pay the Fuzz an awfully large toll... more »

How to Buy a Virginia Smart Tag

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Virginia Smart Tag is an electronic toll collection system. The Smart Tag, also known as an E-ZPass, allows a driver to purchase a prepaid toll tag and have tolls debited from the driver's account. The Smart Tag cuts down on commuting time by ... more »

How to Calculate Gas Mileage

By eHow Cars Editor

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In days of long commutes and climbing gas prices, consumers are taking note of how many miles per gallon (MPG) they're getting. New vehicles often come with a sticker indicating gas mileage, but that may not be accurate for your driving patterns. ... more »

How to Conserve Gasoline While Driving

By eHow Cars Editor

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Rising gasoline prices and a growing determination to conserve our oil supply are causing people to think more about conserving gasoline. Gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks are giving way to more fuel-efficient models and mileage is taking a priority ... more »

How to Drive a 5-Speed

By Green2

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Learning to drive a 5-speed transmission can be difficult and frustrating. But with patience and persistence, it can be accomplished... more »

How to Get the Maximum Gas Mileage from a Vehicle

By eMerrill

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Soaring prices at the gas pumps have prompted many drivers to try to stretch their gas mileage. You can maximize your gas mileage by using different driving techniques, paying attention to certain maintenance items and altering some of your ... more »

How to Handle a Stuck Gas Pedal

By eHow Cars Editor

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Although not a common occurrance, your throttle linkage can get stuck, making your car go faster even though you've taken your foot off the gas pedal. Don't panic... more »

How to Handle Power Steering Failure

By eHow Cars Editor

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Although rare, power steering failure can be a frightening if not dangerous occurrence. The steps listed below should prevent mishap when your power steering quits due to power steering componant failure or the engine failure (engine stalling)... more »

How to Improve Gas Mileage

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In an economy that is seeing gas prices climb higher and higher, it's become more important than ever to get the best performance your car can deliver. The following tips illustrate how to reduce the amount of gas you use, leading to improved gas ... more »

How to push start a manual

By Aufdie

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If your car battery dies on you what would you do? Learn how to start a manual car with a dead battery... more »

How to Register With Fastrack

By eHow Cars Editor

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Fastrack is an electronic toll collection (ETC) system in use in California that enables vehicles to pay tolls without having to stop at the toll booth. You just go through the convenient Fastrack lane and pay your toll electronically through the ... more »

How to start driving a car

By sekitto kisakye

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Driving is something easy for someone who is experienced however it is difficult for someone who is still new in the system... more »

How to talk to A Police Officer

By KC Holder

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Knowing how to talk to an Officer of the Law, can mean the difference between being let off without a ticket, or going to Jail... more »

How to Avoid a Traffic Jam

By eHow Cars Editor

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For commuters, traffic jams are the arch-nemesis. There's no misery quite like being stuck in traffic for hours, trying to make your way home. So, if you have to drive to and from work every day, it's imperative that you learn how to avoid ... more »

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