Driving & Safety

Make sure your not one of the unlucky ones by knowing how to stop your car should your car have major break failure. Tips for both automatics and manual vehicles should you experience break failure.

Manual transmission isn't so hard. In fact, that's just something you learn once, then you even don't think anymore about it.

Emergency tire chains are used on road tires during icy and snowy conditions and are often required in steep regions such as the Rockies, the Cascades and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Snow chains...

Scooters, whether electric or combustion fueled, are a financially feasible option to driving a car. Before hitting the road, however, a regular scheduled safety check will ensure your time on the...

Driving a car seems like a commonplace thing to most people, but to the physically disabled, it may be more of a challenge. Hand controls have changed the world for those drivers, allowing many to...

Fifth wheel trailers can sometimes present problems for drivers who must back the popular camping and recreational vehicles into position. Because the trailers can veer in unexpected directions,...

As recently as September of 2009, the chatter on sources like edmundscarspace.com and autopedia.com amongst car owners is in regards to the antilock brake problems in some vehicles made by GMC. ...

Learning to drive a stick shift isn't terribly difficult. But the need is becoming more rare as most cars have automatic transmissions or have a Tiptronic clutchless transmission. Those who have...

The United States had about 205 million licensed drivers as of 2007, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Once you know the basics, driving a car makes it easy to travel.

You don’t drive stick. If you did, I wouldn’t be writing this and you would be reading a blank screen. The amount of people who don’t know how to drive a manual transmission car is unfortunate,...

Driving in reverse does not come naturally to most people, and many people do not feel comfortable when having to do it. While driving in reverse definitely has the disadvantage of reduced...

Assuming you already know how to drive an automatic transmission vehicle, learning to drive a stick-shift can be somewhat intimidating. Your left foot becomes part of the driving equation, and...

Emergency situations sometimes arise that prevent your car from functioning properly. While these can be scary situations, it is important to remain calm, and know what to do when these situations...

Using a manual transmission efficiently is a matter of becoming familiar with the shifting process. Mastering stick shifts, clutches and coordinating accelerators comes with practice. Drivers who...

If we drive the right way, we end up not getting into emergencies if the first place, and if the happen after all, we can avoid an accident without too much drama. Correct driving is also fast,...

The Chevrolet Colorado is a small pickup truck made by General Motors. The Colorado replaced the long-running Chevrolet S-10 model in 2004. The Colorado is known primarily for its unique inline...

Modern vehicles are built with two types of transmissions,manual and automatic,there are certain foreign cars that are equiped with both transmission types in one car! it's easier to operate a...

How to prevent a rear end collision on a motorcycle. Rear end collisions are one of the biggest causes of motorcycle accidents involving four wheel vehicles.

For those of you who are learning to drive hopefully this article helps you get in a car and feel comfortable and confident. The most important thing about driving is to be safe and to follow all...

Find a wide-open, flat area to practice driving with a stick shift. An empty parking lot with no obstructions is ideal. Before you begin, get familiar with your car's pedals and parking brake....

The parking brake is a mechanical device with two main functions in vehicle operation. Drivers use it to ensure that a car or truck remains stationary while parked. Drivers can also use it as a...

Simple steps on how to drive a stick shift without stalling.

Let me start by emphasising that driving a vehicle is a PRIVELEG, NOT a right. Driving can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Here is a few simple steps that will help you learn...

Dashboard warning lights can be very stressful and the cause of great concern for many drivers. While many issues the lights come on for can be handled simply, it is best not to wait if something...

Many drivers prefer automatic gearboxes (also called automatic transmissions) for the simplicity they offer. Still, not everyone knows how to properly use an automatic gearbox. Learn how you can...

Some say to just floor it. Some say raise while holding the brake. Here's my experience with a 2006 mustang gt auto! Have fun and be safe :)

Many people are intimidated by driving stick, but it's actualy a very fun, rewarding experience that can save gas!

My name is Kimberly Robinson. In this article you will learn how to drive a manual transmission automobile (aka stick shift). You will learn how to start, back, drive, and shift the gears of a...

Learn how to save gas while driving your car. You don't need a new fuel efficient vehicle to save gas, all you need is a few pointers on how to get more mileage out of your current car by changing...

According to the National Highway Safety Administration, there were 37,261 traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2008. Those statistics could be decreased dramatically, however, if drivers would...

Drifting is a technique in which you lock the rear wheels of your vehicle while turning, maintaining control over the car while not allowing it to lose speed. The best method for you to learn how...

Save loads of money on labor by installing your new electric brake controller for your trailer. The electric brake controller will improve stopping performance and safety. It will also reduce the...

Most of the driving population brakes with their right foot. For most this is the foot to use because it feels right. It has even been argued that right foot braking is somehow safer than left...

Every teenager that learns to drive has to complete several basic driving maneuvers - backing up in a straight line, parallel parking and a three point turn. Although these driving maneuvers...

Do you want to do donuts like in the movies? Then look no further as I will go through step by step on just how easy it is to do donuts. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Many automobiles are equipped with an emergency brake. The emergency brake makes up an alternative braking system, separate from a car's hydraulic brakes. A car's emergency brake is normally used...

This article is intended to give you step by step instruction on how to shift in a car with manual transmission.

Front wheel drive cars are common on the road today as they handle well and tend to be a bit more fuel efficient than their rear wheel driven competitors. However, some things are a bit more...

This is how you turn off all the lights inside your Chevy vehicle without turning off the car. I find this helpful if you like to do surveillance, or listen to the radio on a warm night that...

Spinning car tires is not just something done by teenagers driving dad's sports car for the first time. Spinning the tires on a car is actually done by professional drag racers and other race car...

"Drifting" refers to oversteering into and throughout an entire turn. The vehicle's horsepower surpasses tire traction, causing the rear wheels to slip at a greater angle than the front wheels....

This article will teach you the basics of driving a car with a manual transmission, also called a "stick shift". It will take a little practice before it becomes second nature but...

Ah, the seductive squeal of tires breaking loose on pavement. To peel out with an automatic transmission for the first time is akin to a first kiss: sloppy, poorly executed, but never forgotten....

Doing a good burnout can take a little bit of practice and skill. A great burnout can be judged by the amount of smoke coming from the tires and the black tread marks left on the ground once the...

Driving hazards can range from poor road conditions to harsh weather and vehicles that have not been properly serviced. While a driver cannot control the first two hazards, he can control how...

Driving with snow chains on your car's tires can get you down the road and safely home in a snowstorm, but it can also be a frustrating and dangerous endeavor. Care must be taken and driving...

Drifting a car is much easier when you drive a stick shift. You can still drift an automatic car, but it takes some skill. The problem is that when you try the drift, there's a big potential of...

The number of manual shift cars and trucks is decreasing, but a driver may find a need to operate a manual shift vehicle. Driving a manual shift car or truck is different than driving one with an...

Practicing in a parking lot before hitting the congested city streets or tackling twisties at high speeds, is one of the smartest rules a biker can follow. Lapses in riding, like during a long...

Think you can't drive a car with a manual transmission because your left leg is prosthetic? Think again. This article will teach you how to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission, with an...