Driving Safely

How to Navigate a Zebra Crossing

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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You can instantly recognize a Zebra Crossing from the black and white longitudinal markings across a road; at some places, where the road is very dark, only the white stripes are painted. The crossing has black-and-white striped poles with amber ... more »

How to Cope After a Car Crash

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Driving is less a mode of transport and more an obstacle course full of distracted drivers. A person's emotional state after a car crash is precarious. Helping a driver cope after a crash is critical in the complete recovery from a vehicle accident... 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 Become Uninvolved in Road Rage

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You are driving to work or on your way to drop the kids off for school or accidentally cut someone off in a traffic jam, and the other vehicle honks their horn at you and starts to involve you in their road rage. Here's what you do..... more »

How to Pass a Car on a Two-Lane Road

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Safe driving is important to everyone. Some situations, however, can be tricky for both the newly licensed and the experienced drivers. Passing a car on a two-lane road requires special care so here are a few tips and rules of the road to keep ... more »

How to Stop a Car Without Brakes

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Imagine this. You’re exiting the freeway off that killer ramp—the one with the steep grade and the hairpin turn midway down. You smash on the brakes, and… nothing. You keep careening at 75 mph toward the guardrail, that broken length of floss ... more »

How to Avoid Being Carjacked

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Carjackings are epidemic. Antitheft devices prevent stealing parked cars, so car theft rings now pay carjackers $1,000 or more per stolen vehicle. Carjackers can be a gun- or knife-wielding pack who steal up to ten cars per day. Big money and ... more »

How to Be a Designated Driver

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According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, alcohol is a factor in a fairly large percentage of all fatal accidents in the United States. The simplest way to avoid a tragedy such as these is to choose a designated driver. To ... more »

How to Eat and Drive

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Discover how to eat and drive without wrecking car or clothes.. more »

How to Know When Someone's Too Drunk to Drive

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If someone you know has had one too many drinks, and their blood alcohol level is probably way over the legal limit, you know they should not be driving. Thousands of people every year lose their lives to drunk drivers. These deaths could have ... more »

How to Pack a First Aid Kit for Your Car

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Save money by putting together an on-the-road emergency preparedness kit yourself... more »

How to Avoid Road Rage

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Drive defensively and don’t let other drivers force you into road rage... more »

How to Explain Vertigo When Thought Drunk

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Vertigo is a condition that makes a person feel as if their world is spinning. It is caused by their equilibrium being off balance. It is also a feeling of faintness, dizziness or unsteadiness. The causes include the use of certain medications, ... more »

How to Jaywalk Without Getting Hit

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Anyone who is in a hurry, being chased by a murderer or just too lazy to walk to the nearest crosswalk can benefit from the fine art of jaywalking. You’ll want to know, however, that no police are around to ticket you and how to jaywalk without ... more »

How to Avoid drunk driving

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Drunk driving is getting bad in this country. If you cannot afford to drive after drinking with your friends, do not hit the road. Because you are not the only victims when the accidents will happen. Innocent people or even your own family and ... more »

How to Survive If Your Car Breaks Down

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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 Drive in Hail

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Driving in hail is actually not recommended. This is because even small hail is dangerous and a moving vehicle will cause it to do more damage than to a stationary object. If at all possible, remember this rule: do not ever drive in hail... more »

How to Relax During a Commute

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Driving a long distance to school or work each day may become a nuisance. It may not be enjoyable, and high traffic areas may bring on anxiety and nervousness. To make your commute more relaxing and enjoyable, there are a few things that you can ... more »

How to Avoid Being a Victim of Road Rage

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The complexities in peoples' lives often lead to high stress situations. They get behind the wheel of a vehicle and end up taking out their aggressions on other drivers. These actions have led to serious injury and even death. Avoid being a ... more »

How to Back up a Horse Trailer for Parking

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Imagine you've hauled your horse to your first show. You're running late and most of the parking spots are taken. There's one spot left way back in the corner. You're going to have to back your horse trailer into it. Don't panic--just follow ... more »

How to Behave While Driving During Rush Hour

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Does the idea of commuting cause a sensation of constriction or panic? Loathing the drive to work or home through a river of aggressive cars is not the only option. A few simple ideas to keep in mind will ease your commute during rush hour and ... more »

How to Check Blood Alcohol Level

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A high blood alcohol level can get you in trouble several ways. If you are over the legal limit, you can get arrested if pulled over while driving. Although it is never a good idea to drive after you have been drinking any alcohol, you still may ... more »

How to Determine if a Bridge is Safe

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There are thousands of bridges around the world, and occasionally one of them fails. It often happens when there are vehicles crossing, and a catastrophic failure can mean loss of life. Whenever it happens, it leaves us thinking about the bridges ... more »

How to Drive Around Semis in Rain

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When learning how to drive in the rain, it's wise to learn safety tips for driving around semi trucks. Most semi drivers are experienced professionals who are well versed in driving in poor weather; but all drivers need to understand how to share ... more »

How to Drive in Tucson Without Crashing

By Ryn Gargulinski

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As notoriously horrible as New York or New Jersey drivers are, you haven’t seen horrible driving until you’ve lived in Tucson, Arizona. The only way to survive it without a collision is to have high expectations: always expect the worst. You can ... more »

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