Driving & Safety

In many areas of the country, driving on slick, icy roads may become necessary during the Fall and Winter months. It is possible to get to work and back in one piece with a few tips to help you...

Windshield wipers and headlights on your vehicle are important safety devices that allow you to see while driving at night or during inclimate weather. The windshield wipers clear away rain and...

Driving in snow is different, in southern vs. northern parts of our great USA! Some people have a lot of snow, and some people do not. There is a different way of thinking of the people in these...

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...

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...

How many steps does it take to park a car? Experienced drivers may not even think about the process as they slide into an available space. For beginner drivers or those with little experience...

Wheel studs are an important component of a car's hub. Your car's wheels are bolted onto these studs. Without the studs, the wheel will fall off. Occasionally, one or more wheel studs can get...

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...

When visiting a metropolis for the first time, there' re more chances of having your car stolen.

Backing up a truck with a 53-foot trailer attached can be tricky, but once learned, it can be a very important asset to driving a tractor trailer. There will be times when you will have to...

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...

Driving during a snow storm can be dangerous especially if you have never driven in snow before. New drivers and those in areas that don’t normally get snow are vulnerable to accidents. Even...

Physical damage from car airbag deployment is an uncommon crash injury, but one well worth protecting yourself from - especially if you're of small stature, or you have small passengers in your...

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...

With its powerful, front-mounted V-8 and responsive suspension, the Chevrolet Corvette is a fast, fun to drive sports car. The newer models also offer world-class performance at a cheaper price...

When you live in a place that gets a lot of snow, or even moderate snow, the vehicle you choose is one of the most important decisions you will make. This is especially true for those who commute...

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,...

Most people do a less than ideal job parking in a space, especially when it comes to parallel parking. With some patience, you can eliminate frustration and parking lot accidents.

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,...

I've seen multiple ways to counter skids, and found most of them inefficient in the real world. The methods I will demonstrate will show the ways that you can use to easily and safetly regain...

Many unfortunate accident occur when a driver goes with two wheels on the gravel side of the road. This happens due to lack of attention or as part of an evasive manouver. When this happens, the...

In this article I will demonstrate the easiest and best method to steer your car. It's the "pull method", which is considered classic rally driving technique, and also considered to be...

It's what every new driver dreads, but it doesn't have to be! With lots of practice and patience, parallel parking can be a breeze. There are all kinds of places and ways to practice, just don't...

Unexpected dangers can arise on the road at any time, and you need to know some defensive driving skills to keep your steering wheel under control in such situations. Looking at the steering...

Something about being behind the wheel of a car brings the angry beast inside most of us. Every frustration, every feeling of being a victim in an unjust, uncaring world that does not think twice...

The Ford Ranger 4.0L comes with a six-cylinder manual or automatic transmission in either two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive model gets an average of 15 miles per gallon in the...

Tire chains help you control your vehicle in snowy conditions. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Once you pass the written test and get your learners permit, you are on the way to driving independently. There are a few ways to prepare for the drivers test to get your drivers license.

When learning to drive a car, it's important to keep both hands on the steering wheel, to stay focused and to be aware of what's going on around the car at all times. Find out how to check the...

I absolutely hated Driver's Ed when I was in high school. I already had an accident under my belt, my instructor was a woman who was allergic to the sun and would grab the wheel from me saying...

Driving is one of the best things someone can get to do..however there's a series of steps one must follow before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle :]

Everyday you see it. Traffic back up on major highways due to accidents. These can be avoided. Too many people loose their lives to decisions we make behind the wheel. The goal is to provide some...

It's awful when people pull up too close and box you into a parking space. Maybe there is enough room to jockey out, but you don't want to be halfway into traffic while jockeying back and forth a...

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...

It is important you adjust your car seat and steering wheel for comfort to ensure safety and to be comfortable when driving. This is important especially when going on long trips and you are not...

Sometimes when you go downtown or some cities, it requires you to parallel park. Sometimes the park is tight and requires little maneuver or you may hit the vehicle in the back or front of you....

A collapsible steering column is a mechanism that is used to transfer energy from the steering wheel into the steering gear box, which transfers energy to turn the wheels of a vehicle. Though the...

When driving in snow, it's important to make sure that the tires have good tread, to turn the wheel the same direction that the back end is sliding, and to avoid slamming on the brakes. Discover...

The ESP/C system continuously monitors the intended direction of the car via computer, which takes into consideration many factors, such as pressure on the brakes (for instance, panic braking) and...

Many drivers learn how to drive while in a car. Driving a truck is different from driving a car for many reasons. Trucks are bigger, longer, taller and may handle differently than most cars on the...

Diamond tire chains provide great traction, and many people will agree that they are the best chains to get when it comes to performance. However any kind of chains will do you no good unless you...

So you are in need of snow chains but don't have a clue on how to put them on your tires? If you are stuck in bad weather, or driving on roads with considerable snow on them, knowing how to put on...

A car's airbag is made from a thin nylon material, and can be found most often in the steering wheel and passenger side dash. Newer car models sometimes include a side airbag in the door, or side...

The dreaded final step of the driving test, parallel parking, is a nightmare for most inexperienced drivers. Usually completed with cones during the driver's test, parallel parking can easily be...

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...

The ball and coupling setup on a gooseneck, or fifth-wheel trailer, means there is a lot of stability and no swaying back and forth when hitched to a truck. While this is good news for many who...

One of the early obstacles when learning to drive is just how fast everything moves. There is a lot of road to pay attention to and a lot going on at once, which can make the prospect of driving a...

I was driving down the road one day and all of a sudden there was a loud pop and my car seemed to start going in its own direction. My friend was sitting next to me and later told me how impressed...

Driving in snow is dangerous no matter the skill level of the driver, but it is always good for everyone to know the basics of driving in adverse weather conditions. These are just tips from...