Driving Safety

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Defensive driving classes can teach you a variety of things to protect you and keep you safe while driving. Take a defensive driving class to learn how to protect yourself against the mistakes other drivers may make. Defensive driving can be used ... more »

How to Turn Left at a Light when there is no Left Turn Lane

By laurapayne

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Turning left at a traffic light without the benefit of a left-turn arrow can be tricky. Additionally, it becomes even more complicated when the road you are on is not marked with a left-turn lane and people behind you are honking because they ... more »

How to Understand How Automotive Air Bags Work

By pcsessler

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Air bags aren’t generally considered to be within the realm of the typical do-it-yourselfer (and rightly so) but of course, if you’ve got the right tools and manuals, anything is possible. A typical air bag system consists of several sensors ... more »

How to Appreciate Road Kill

By Beren deMotier

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Those dead bodies littering the highway don’t have to be a cause of dismay to you and your young ones—they can become part of family road trip fun! Don’t avert your eyes; take a look, and follow these steps to learn how to appreciate road kill... more »

How to avoid a ticket the easy way

By clark711

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Ever snooze too many times and make yourself late for work or an appointment? Maybe you took a quick shower and rushed out the door, but that was not enough. I really need to hurry, or I will be late. Is speeding the answer?.. more »

How to Avoid Collisions When Driving

By eHow Cars Editor

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Bad weather, mechanical failure and poorly maintained roadways may contribute to collisions. More collisions, however, are caused by driver error than by any other factor. The tragedy is that nearly all collisions could have been prevented. Safe ... more »

How to Check Your Motorcycle Before Riding

By eHow Cars Editor

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Pre-riding inspections can help ensure you're in for a safe ride. The following checklist is recommended for most motorcycles... more »

How to Check Your Oil

By PaulM

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Checking your motor oil often is very important to keep your automobile running efficiently!.. more »

How to Choose Clothing for Riding Your Motorcycle

By eHow Cars Editor

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Proper clothing and footwear can help protect you against injury in case you fall or your motorcycle falls on you. Here are some pointers for selecting the right jackets, pants and boots... more »

How to Cope With Slow-Moving Vehicles

By eHow Cars Editor

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Some vehicles, such as tractors, street sweepers, and horse-drawn carts, cannot keep up with traffic - keep your eye out for them... more »

How to Create an Emergency Road Kit for Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Having an emergency road kit may mean the difference between sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck or being able to make your way to your destination... more »

How to do More with your Cell Phone

By pianistic

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Everyone knows you can make calls and send messages with your cell phone, but have you thought of using it as a flashlight or making your life easier by using it to unlock your car... more »

How to Drive a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Some people think that learning to drive a car is the ultimate experience. However, you must consider many things before learning. Responsibility comes with driving a car. because you have many lives in your hands. You're not only putting your ... more »

How to Drive Courteously

By sunnflr

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Being cut off in traffic is one of many things that annoy us as drivers. It's not hard to drive safely and courteously, but many people can't seem to get the hang of it. If everyone would follow these simple steps the roads would be safer... more »

How to drive in icy conditions

By Addy

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Dreading the drive home from work as the snow from the previous night turns to ice during the day? Heed these tips from proven ice-conquering warriors... more »

How to Drive in the Fog

By eHow Cars Editor

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Driving in the fog is dangerous - much more dangerous than most people realize. Minimize your likelihood of getting into an accident by being aware of the hazards and knowing how to drive in foggy conditions... more »

How to Drive Safely Around Children

By eHow Cars Editor

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Drivers can avoid harming child pedestrians by learning and following a few simple traffic safety rules... more »

How to Drive Smart

By eHow Cars Editor

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Driving smart saves money, saves lives ... and just makes good sense. Everyone can drive smart. Here are some tips to keep in mind... more »

How to Escape From a Sinking Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Would you know what to do if your car lost control while crossing a bridge, sending you and your vehicle into the icy grip of the water below? Being trapped in a sinking car is a situation most people can safely assume they will never encounter. ... more »

How to Handle a Traffic Collision

By amymcclair

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For those involved, traffic collision have be very traumatic experiences. This article is designed to give you an on scene check list to help you deal with the situation if you are ever involved in a traffic collision... more »

How to keep yourself awake while driving

By reddawn

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I always fall asleep when I drive, even if it's just a few miles home from work. I've developed ways to stay awake. Here's how... more »

How to Learn to Drive at Night

By MRFIXIT1943

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Most traffic accidents occur between 12 midnight and 6 A.M. According to the National Safety Council, three times as many fatal accidents occur between those hours then at any other time of day. Drivers over fifty are even more prone to have ... more »

How to Make a Car Spin

By eHow Cars Editor

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Learning to control your car in a spin is important if you drive in places that get a lot of rain, snow and ice. Practice spinning your car in a secure, empty area so you're familiar with how it feels. This way, you can learn to control the spin ... more »

How to Make a Warm-Weather Safety Kit for Cars

By Sandy Smith

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For a minimal investment you can buy yourself some priceless peace of mind and maybe even save yourself some big bucks down the road—literally—by assembling a Car Safety Kit. The kit described here is perfect for warm-weather travel. For ... more »

How to Obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in New Jersey

By eHow Cars Editor

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Disabled residents of New Jersey can apply for a disability license plate or a disabled parking placard. Permanent parking permits are issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Temporary disability placards are issued by the local ... more »

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