Driving & Safety

All kinds of things can happen to you after you have been in a car accident.  Some of them can be worse than the accident itself.  That is why you often need to find a good lawyer or...

If you've learned how to ride a bicycle, then learning how to ride a scooter is not much different in theory. A scooter is just bigger, faster and a bit more dangerous since you're driving in...

Some accidents are unavoidable, but you can greatly reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by implementing some simple ideas and by using defensive driving techniques.

Getting a traffic or parking ticket is no fun. It means incurring a fee for the offense and a possible insurance rate hike. If you neglect to pay the fee, you may even have a warrant issued for...

In the past, older cars had a major disadvantage to them. When the driver would brake suddenly, the brakes would lock up. This caused the car to slide and made it impossible to steer. This...

Along with its eye-catching style, the new Mini Cooper is one of the most fuel efficient cars available today and gets around 28 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the freeway for a combined...

Some people are crazy when it comes to road rage. There are a couple things you can do to avoid these certain people who are easily angered and you can actually stop all confrontations.

The fuel mileage of your car measures how efficiently it runs. In the United States, the efficiency is measured in miles per gallon. The more efficiently your car is running, the less gas you will...

If you do not like the current license plate you have issued by your state government, you may want to opt to purchase a personalized number plate. Personalized plates allow you to create any name...

The Most Important Motto: Do As I Say And As I Do Teach your child through words and through example. Children learn best through example and if you are setting a good one, they will pick up...

We’ve all heard how good defensive driving may make you safer than even the best offensive driving. Well, here I will present some great new driving tips for our car-crazy ever-texting,...

Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a transmission hold feature if it has an automatic transmission. The hold feature overrides the automatic shifting process, allowing you to stay in one specific...

On-Star is an auto service that provides crash assistance, road navigation and Global Positioning Service (GPS) tracking if your car is ever stolen. You must subscribe to this service with a...

“Yeah right; that sounds impossible,” you may be thinking, but passing your driver’s test on the first try isn’t hard to do as long as you’re prepared. The written test is only half the battle of...

Improving fuel economy is important not only to your wallet, but it also helps reduce dependence on foreign oil and slow the effects of global warming. You can improve your automobile's gasoline...

Have you heard all those horror stories of people having terrible mishaps because they were using their cell phone while driving? Worried about new state laws being passed to ban the practice?...

Accident reports are useful for sorting through a motor vehicle insurance claim or defending yourself against charges if police assign blame to one of the drivers. A typical accident report will...

Truck drivers play an important role in the distribution of goods across the U.S. For their work they receive an average hourly wage of $18.62 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Properly securing your child in an appropriate car seat or booster seat is a task that all parents must learn to do. Children are injured and killed in crashes every year because of improper use...

The Ford Taurus has a long and storied history. Originally introduced in 1986, the Taurus underwent several redesigns over the years before it was discontinued in 2006. In 2008, Ford decided to...

Reporting a stolen car is much easier than you think. It's just a matter of reaching the right people. This isn't something you can investigate yourself; others need to do it for you.

A certificate of title is a document that establishes the ownership of a vehicle and is a required document in the state of California's motor vehicle registration process. In most cases, vehicle...

A car seat safety event is an important public service, often offered by local fire departments and schools. You can organize one as a neighborhood get together, a school event or to promote your...

Riding around in a lightweight compact car during the summer months can be a real thrill, but if you live in an area with heavy snow and ice, your insubstantial vehicle is going to slide all over...

Chevrolet manufactures many truck models, including the Avalanche, Silverado and Colorado, and many former models, such as the S-10, are still plentiful. According to fueleconomy.gov, newer models...

When you are traveling snowy mountain roads, chances are good you will need to use chains for your tires. Chains are generally installed on the rear tires of a front-wheel drive vehicle, where...

Snow chains are placed on vehicles to help them safely navigate snowy roads or climb mountain roads in snowy or icy conditions. Attaching snow chains can be performed by following a few simple...

Safety should be the overriding concern when hauling a vehicle on a trailer. Securing the vehicle to the trailer must be done correctly for the sake of you, your passengers and other motorists....

There are more manual vehicles on the road then you might realize. A manual car or “stick shift” is an automobile that requires you to physically change its gears. An automatic vehicle changes its...

Find out how to find an easy, cheap traffic school that will meet your needs.

One of the greatest dangers of winter driving is skidding out of control on snow and ice. On a freeway, it can cause a pileup. In two-way traffic, a head-on collision. Here's how to learn to...

In today's transient society people are driving farther and farther to get to or from their place of employment. I drive 38.4 miles each way everyday, in brutal Washington DC/Baltimore traffic. ...

Every car will sooner or later have their brake fail. Here is a way to safely stop your vehicle if you have no braking ability through the brake pedal. Follow these instructions and you will...

If your Ford Ranger is having a service problem, the engine warning light will let you know virtually immediately. The Check Engine light is located on the lower left side below the dashboard. It...

Dead batteries are a common occurrence, and this annoying problem happens to everyone. Sometimes you leave your lights on, or you may have turned on the interior light to check your hair and...

A preliminary, or unofficial, accident report is commonly initiated by law enforcement at the scene of a traffic accident to record details of what happened, based partially on direct statements...

Fog lights can be crucial during hazy conditions, increasing visibility to help you avoid accidents and better navigate the road. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous to other drivers if...

It is possible to buy a used car from a private dealer and not know that it is equipped with a GPS tracking device. For the most part, you will want to remove the tracking device just to be...

A GPS tracker is a device used to track the location of a vehicle. There are two types of trackers available to the public: a logger tracking system and a real-time tracking system. A logger...

A disabled parking permit is to benefit those that have physical disabilities. It is very useful to get the parking permit for convenience purposes when you cannot get around easily. In all...

Traffic tickets, especially old ones, can be a skeleton in your closet whenever your driving record is reviewed. Particularly, they can have a negative impact on the car insurance rates for which...

Towing a trailer can seem like a scary prospect, but there is no reason to worry if you have the proper equipment. If you don't have the proper weight and balance between your trailer and your...

Not everyone likes to shop online. Most savvy shoppers realize that they find their best deals in-store, using coupons and a money saving plan. Here is a proven strategy for doing your shopping...

When I first learned to drive a manual transmission car, I noticed that some teachers just didn't know how to teach very well. I am going to write a little guide with some tips, in the simplest...

Driving a car seems like an easy task, especially if you have had driving class in high school or with a private driving school. Driving instructors seem to forget to tell the driving students...

Driving a large truck requires skill and practice. While some large, commercial, trucks require special licenses, other trucks can be driven by anyone with a regular Class C license. To drive...

Driving is something that we normally do every day and yet we often experience moments in which we zone out while we do it. This is "normally" not good but what can be worse is if you...

Icy roads in winter pose not only a traffic danger, but over time can also severely damage roadways. Water seeps into pitted areas and cracks in blacktop/asphalt roads, freezes and expands...

If you plan on traveling and need a reliable form of transportation, you may want to rent a car. Most of the time, when you book your vehicle in advance, you pay for or hold the reservation with a...

In Arizona, you can renew your vehicle's registration online, over the phone or in person at your local Motor Vehicle Division office. If you you want to register your out-of-state vehicle in...