Driving Safety

By CindyH

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Winter weather can turn driving into a treacherous challenge within a matter of minutes. Here are some tips for safer car travel during the winter months... 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 Install a Rear-View Camera in Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Rear-view cameras are especially useful in tight parking lots, dark areas or in places where children might be running around. You can install as many of these cameras as you want, though one or two is usually enough... 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 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 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 Survive If Your Car Breaks Down

By eHow Health Editor

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Modern cars are generally very reliable. They don't break down and leave you stranded too often. But this reliability also means that if your wheels do conk out, you might be caught unprepared. To avoid being stranded, take these precautions ... more »

How to Calculate Braking Distance

By eHow Cars Editor

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Drivers must pay attention to their surroundings. This includes calculating the braking distance from the cars and objects around a driver. Knowing your car's the braking distance to avoid accidents can save lives and money... more »

How to Get a Driver's License in California

By eHow Cars Editor

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Beautiful terrain marked with mountains and shorelines edging the Pacific, California is a beautiful place to hit the road. To do so as a California resident, you must be legally certified with a driver's license that allows you to operate a ... 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 Obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in South Carolina

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you are a disabled resident of South Carolina, you can request a disability parking permit in the form of either disability license plates or disabled parking placards. In order to qualify for a permit, your physician or doctor must certify to ... more »

How to Adjust Your Seat Belt

By eHow Cars Editor

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Do you not wear your seat belt because it's uncomfortable? Tsk tsk. Mandatory seat belt laws are in place in all but one state (New Hampshire). Maybe the statistics and laws don't scare you, but your excuse isn't valid - you just don't have your ... more »

How to aim windshield washer spray nozzles

By mme6342

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Windshield wipers help us all safely see what's ahead of us in adverse weather conditions. Windshield washer fluid aids in cleaning and, in some cases, defrosting the windshield to help the wipers do their job. Sometimes windshield wipers are ... more »

How to Anchor a Child Safety Seat

By eHow Cars Editor

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As many as half of all car seats are improperly installed. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there are about 70 different models of car seats and hundreds of kinds of cars - no wonder many parents find the process frustrating ... more »

How to Drift a RWD car or small pick up truck

By dlaw

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Ever wondered how those formula drifters can slide endless corners time after time? Here's some pointers:.. more »

How to drive like an ****

By Anubis520

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This guide will teach you everything you need to know on being the guy every one hates... more »

How to Drive On A Steep Hill

By cfloud

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Whether you're an off-roader or just an adventurous driver, you should know some tips about driving on a steep hill. Here are a few things that will help... more »

How to Drive Safely in the Snow

By eHow Cars Editor

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Driving in the snow can be dangerous. If your car is not in adequate condition or you do not adjust your driving techniques, you may be putting yourself and others in danger. The following will help you properly prepare your vehicle and equip you ... more »

How to Fight a Traffic Ticket?

By vjhernandez

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Did you get a traffic ticket or moving violation and want to fight it in court? What are the best ways to contest a traffic ticket? What are the steps you can take to ensure the point is not recorded on your DMV record? And more tips on defensive ... more »

How to Find Car Seat Safety Ratings

By eHow Cars Editor

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All parents want to buy the safest car seat model for their children. You can find information about car seat safety ratings from a variety of sources, including private industry and the federal government, to ensure the car seat you select is ... more »

How to get your driving permit

By basimmosa

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First You go to the dps office and pick up a parent taught form or take driving school. If you are getting the parent taught then you get the form. Then fill out the form completly. Mail the form with $20. You will get a package and will have ... more »

How to Install a Rear-View Monitor in Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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A rear-view monitor shows you what your rear-view camera records. Together these devices are a tremendous help when you must back out from tight spaces or dim areas. Here's how to install a rear-view monitor... more »

How to Kill Time in Rush Hour Traffic

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Rush hour traffic can be a time to sweat, swear and impatiently honk your your horn. Or you can learn to kill time in a productive and even pleasurable way. You might not pen a novel in gridlock, but there are plenty of other tasks you can take on... more »

How to Obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in Arizona

By eHow Cars Editor

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Disabled Arizona residents, including those who are hearing impaired, can apply for disability placards and plates. You must meet the definition of disabled according to the state of Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). The permits for hearing ... more »

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