Driving & Safety

Driving a fifth wheel trailer is very intimidating but, once one gets behind the wheel, driving them is just as simple as driving a car. There are a few tips and guidelines to help become a better...

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Maneuvering a semi truck and trailer is a skill that requires a little practice and a lot of concentration. This is a job that requires responsibility and the willingness to get the job done....

A motorized or electric scooter is a great way to get from place to place in a quick and efficient manner. Unfortunately, transitioning from a car with four wheels to a scooter with two can be...

Sports cars are geared towards an overall balance of performance that maximizes handling, acceleration and braking. As opposed to a muscle car, which is focused primarily on power and...

Just because you don't see a car tailing doesn't mean you aren't bringing trouble home with you. Any time you are engaging in business involving transporting large amounts of cash or valuables,...

A motor scooter is relatively simple to drive. It is similar to a motorcycle, except you won't be able to drive it as fast (but can get better gas mileage). Since a scooter is a two-wheeled...

The four way stop is a traffic phenomenon that has continued to mystify drivers since the day it was invented. The concept of taking turns without a traffic light to tell you when to do so is...

Car racing, whether it be in NASCAR, Stock Car, Indy Car or just for recreational purposes, is an activity that's more popular than the likes of football and basketball in terms of the number of...

Towing a fifth-wheel trailer looks like it would be difficult as you have seen them struggling to back down a narrow area or maneuver through an express way with heavy traffic. The right trailer...

Changing multiple lanes at once: This is usually done by motorists who wait to take an exit until the last second, who use the far right lane to pass cars in the far left lane, or who enter a...

Defensive drivers follow a set of guidelines when they are behind the wheel to keep both themselves and other motorists safe. The idea is to take preventive measures and use common sense to avoid...

tired of setting at that red light at night that just wont turn green. the light can be triggered to turn green by you. this has always helped me get the red light turn green everytime i have...

Located on the left side of the steering column in American automobiles, the turn signal lever is what the driver uses to actuate either the left- or right-turn signals. Pushing up on the lever...

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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...

Is the GPS on your phone driving you crazy? Well just prepare in advance & you'll be getting to your destinations with ease.

Much like car turn signals, the directional indicators on motorcycles are electrical and work on a standard electrical circuit. Depending on the make and model of the motorcycle, the turn signals...

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...

A three-point turn is necessary when a street is too narrow for a U-turn; it involves waiting for traffic to pass before turning perpendicular to the road, backing up to straighten out and then...

Making a U-turn is legal in most states where marked with a sign.The maneuver requires turning on the turn signal, waiting for traffic to completely clear and curving into the first lane that is...

Making a U-turn on a motorcycle is one of those basic skills that anyone who rides ought to have. It's easy to ride on two wheels when you're going fast, but maneuvering your bike while at slow...

You have mastered the skills of motorcycle riding and passed the written exam. Only one thing stands between you and riding the open road--the road test. Knowing what to expect can lessen any...

So you want to do a J-turn with your car like in the movies. A J-turn is a really cool stunt move. When I go through step-by-step on how to do this stunt move, the next time you go to the drift...

The power steering system on a motor vehicle exists solely to make the act of steering take less strength and effort. If your power steering system isn't working, the difference in the amount of...

Have you ever seen in a movie or on TV when someone in a car is driving backwards and whips their car around to go forward? It's called a J turn and I'm going to give you the basics.

Backing up a truck or car with a utility trailer is no small feat. While some have a natural ability to make it look easy, most don't. Under ideal circumstances use a "co-pilot" to serve as a...

Roundabouts are circular intersections designed to control traffic flow and speed. They were called rotaries back in the day...the 50's and 60's...and are making a comeback as a method of...

This set of steps is for the beginner. Here are some steps to get you started with navigating around town and beyond. My husband received his GPS for Fathers day last year fron our son. We used...

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...

Turn signals signal the driver's intention to turn. This is a simple concept, but it saves people from getting in accidents. When a driver plans to make a turn, comes to a stop sign or red light,...

Good parking spaces are hard to come by. Once you find one, you notice that it's between two other cars. Parallel parking can be a pain. It can be easier if you take the proper steps.

Part of safe driving is letting the other drivers around you predict what you will do. Using your turn signals is not difficult, and it's generally required by law whenever you make a turn or...

You may never NEED to do it, but it is kinda fun!

There are things to be aware of when making a left hand turn that can keep you safer even if you are rear ended.

This is how to perform a 3-point turn. aka- "K turn"

Anyone can ride a motorcycle in a straight line. In fact, a bike will not fall down as long as it is moving forward. The real trick is making very tight turns at very low speeds. This requires...

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...

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...

It can be really annoying to sit at a long traffic light. Most of us have probably wished that we could predict when a traffic signal is about to change. Although not always perfectly accurate,...

Most states allow you to make a right turn at a red light. However, there are things you need to know before you do it. First of all, be sure the state allows it, especially if you are driving...

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...

When learning to drive a car, an essential skill is turning the vehicle. Drivers should mentally envision the turns they are going to make before touching the steering wheel; their brains should...

Being able to make a safe right turn is one of driving's fundamental skills. It's often the first turn teenagers make when learning to drive, since turning left usually requires crossing in front...

In the Prohibition era, bootleggers modified their automobiles in order to escape law officers if they were transporting illegal alcoholic beverages. As trafficking in “moonshine” increased, a...

These techniques are the fundamental basis of drifting. These techniques are the originals that were used when drifting was no more than something to pass time. To use the following techniques you...

Driving a car in reverse is just as important as driving it forward. People sometimes get in accidents when driving in reverse because they are not paying enough attention. They can also sometimes...

Expressways can seem confusing and overwhelming to new drivers; but they don't have to be. Using a few simple driving directions, driving on the expressway can be as simple a task as driving on a...

Every driver knows they need to use their turn signals. However, not all drivers use turn signals. A refresher course on how to use turn signals is often necessary. Sometimes your children may...

The best way to handle an emergency is to avoid it in the first place, most accidents happen when drivers make mistakes. Professional semi truck drivers reduce the chance of accidents by learning...