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From passing drivers education to surviving traffic school, eHow offers helpful advice on driving and safety. With helpful How Tos on subjects such as avoiding car accidents, steering clear of traffic tickets and keeping children safe on the road, eHow is the perfect driving instructor. Does your husband have a hopeless case of the lead foot? Use eHow’s advice to get him off the city streets and enrolled in a racing school, where he can drive among his own kind.

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How to Adjust and Use a Steering Wheel

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you're new to driving, you probably need to learn the basics. One of the most important components to car safety is steering. But before you start steering, you'll need to properly adjust your steering wheel. Here are some suggestions for ... more »

How to Aviod a Broken Windshield

By pappy537

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If you travel you will always see Buzzards on the side on the road way cleaning up from the night shift. We have a lot of folks bring in their cars because they hit a Buzzard... more »

How to avoid road rage

By Marique-Ideas

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Road rage has escalated with the hurried schedules that we keep and the rise of cell phone usage while driving, mingled with the myriad of poor driving habits that we have acquired over the years or never attained in the first place. There are ... more »

How to avoid road rage when driving?

By JIN1128

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We were all frustrated at driving sometimes. I think driving is the best example of teamwork. Everyone needs to obey the traffic laws so others will be safe. When road rage occurs, everybody gets hurt. So, we need to do our best to avoid ... more »

How to Avoid Road Rage!

By thomasr

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Road Rage happens when one driver reacts angrily to another driver. These angry drivers may lash out by cutting you off, breaking quickly, tailgating, throwing objects, yelling profanities, or in some cases following you in an attempt to commit ... more »

How to avoid the cul-de-sac formation on a four-lane highway (two lanes going each way)

By Kayar

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The cul-de-sac formation is where you have two cars, one in each lane. The one on the left is going only slightly faster than the one on the right. There's a huge line of cars behind the left car in the left lane. There are no cars behind the ... more »

How to Avoid The Wrath Of Other Drivers

By Sush56

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Hostile drivers are prevalent these days, on our roads. You can avoid the wrath of these drivers, by identifying the signs. Some of the signs are,tailgating,speeding, and cutting off other drivers... more »

How to be a good Carpooler.

By GreenGardenChic

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Don't be a carpool jerk! Follow these few rules of carpool etiquette and your daily commute will become more pleasant for every person that shares the ride. You will probably not get kicked out of a car for breaking one of the rules, but five ... more »

How to Be a Good Motorcycle Passenger

By acreative

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So you would like to get on the back of that hot-looking motorcycle, but the thought of it scares you to death? No need to worry. These simple instructions show you how to be a good motorcycle passenger... more »

How to Be a Safe Driver

By geske1221

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Here are some tips on being a safe driver... more »

How to Be Prepared With Basic Funeral Etiquette

By Cherst1031

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If you are lucky enough to be unfamiliar with funeral etiquette, this will give you a general guideline. At these difficult times, I find it helpful to have an idea of what is happening, when and why. During these times of loss it is hard to ... more »

How to become a School Bus Driver in Florida

By niknik2008

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School bus driver license requirements... more »

How to Calculate Car Insurance - Online Calculators

By Anthony Delgado

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There are a number of online resources available for calculating car insurance. Some are more effective than others. Some are also faster than others. The important thing to remember when using a car insurance calculator is that in order to ... more »

How to Calculate Your Vehicle's MPG Accurately

By 1fstc5vette

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Do you ever overhear a discussion with people bragging about how many Miles Per Gallon their car gets? Do you want to know how many your vehicle gets and don't know how to figure it out? Follow these easy steps and you'll be a pro!.. more »

How to Check Your Car’s Battery

By Angie Shiflett

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The battery in your car is an essential component when it comes to the ignition system. In addition to this, the battery also provides electrical currents to other components that are necessary to the proper functioning of your vehicle. ... more »

How to Clear the Road for Emergency Vehicles

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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There are a couple of emergency vehicles for which motorists should always be on the alert. A police car and an ambulance are the most commonly known; however, there are wreckers and rescue vehicles that also aid in emergencies such as the person ... more »

How to commute to work cheaper.

By listenhere101

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Do you feel the gas prices taking over your pocket book. Well, if you do. I found some ways that will cut the costs of commuting to work... more »

How to Create a Car Emergency Kit

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Disaster planning is something that many take for granted and therefore most drivers do not have an emergency kit in their car. The sad fact is that it doesn't cost much to have these few items available in case of an emergency. You can be ... more »

How to Deal With A Car Accident

By Sush56

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A car accident is something that nobody wants to experience, but unfortunately it happens sometimes. Being in a car accident, can leave you feeling confused and shocked. Here are some basic information, to help you be prepared if you should be ... more »

How to Deal With Traffic

By eHow Cars Editor

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Even those of us with the patience of a saint can get frustrated when dealing with traffic. Traffic can make you late for work, for appointments and for school. As more drivers are hitting the highways, it pays to learn some coping techniques. ... more »

How to Decide to Join an Auto Club

By MidniteWriter

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Auto clubs offer some great benefits, but not everyone needs them. This article will give you some help in making an informed decision that will get you the most for your money... more »

How to Disable the Seat Belt Chime Alarm in a Subaru

By designyourlife

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Love your Subaru but hate that incessant seat belt alarm? Of course it's designed to be a safety feature, but if you prefer to use your brain to decide when to wear and not wear your seat belt, here's the tip that the dealer isn't allowed to tell ... more »

How to do pre-ride inspections on your motorcycle

By 7seconds

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safety is a key element in riding a motorcycle, so here is a check list to make sure your bike is good to go!.. more »

How to drive

By 4G64

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If you are a new driver or a nervous driver i have a few steps that will aid in confidence behind the wheel... more »

How to Drive a Car With Asperger's Syndrome

By eHow Cars Editor

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Asperger's Syndrome, or AS, doesn't limit a person's ability to drive in every case. It's a spectrum disorder, so the ability to drive safely must be judged on an individual basis. People with AS must follow some guidelines in order to drive a car... more »