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Driving drowsy is as dangerous as driving drunk. Numbers are hard to pin down, but experts at the U.S. Department of Transportation put conservative estimates at 40,000 injuries and 150 fatalities...
A weekend getaway, also known as a mini vacation, may be just what you need to kick those summertime blues. There are many ways to get away!
When the sun shines for days, grease and engine oil collect on the streets. This causes major problems the next time it rains. Grime and water combine, making road surfaces particularly slick....
Here are some tips for the road of how to avoid a collision with a deer. There are times it cannot be avoided but there are some simple precautions that may help you avoid the accident.
There are times when we all feel as though other drivers on the road are not driving how "we" feel that they should be driving at that time. Maybe they are driving too slow, or too fast,...
Tackling steep ascents on your bike is not for the faint of heart, but sure great for it. Here are some techniques to increase the exercise benefits while maintaining a safe and enjoyable ride.
Vincent Van Gogh knew a life interpreting the beauty of nature, although well spent, would be futile. After visiting California's coast in the spring you will agree. Enjoy the outdoors? Hate...
If you live or drive in an area heavily populated by deer, you can reduce your odds of having a car accident with deer by following this simple guide and using a little common sense.
Starting right about now, and through about the end of the year, deer begin to act crazier than normal in public. It’s the start of the mating season. Deer’s usual cluelessness around cars is...
A GPS Navigation System can be a very useful tool in today's technologically advanced world. If you follow these steps, your GPS will ensure that getting from point A to point B will be a piece of...
The summer break is nearly over and many households are planning to jump in the car one last time to travel and enjoy some quality vacation time with their families. While on these automobile...
Travel and cold weather can each present challenges to your health—and combined they can be a cold, flu or other ailment waiting to happen. Here are a few suggestions for staying healthy on a...
The 2 Second Rule is a guideline for driving which helps you maintain a safe following distance. The principle is that as you’re driving you should stay at least two seconds behind the car in...
While most of us are used to winging from coast to coast in a few hours, there's something romantic about a cross-country road trip. Be sure to stop and see the sights along the way, and take a...
Early in my second trimester, driving North on Jackson Rd., I found myself flashing that famous middle finger to the annoyingly irksome ladies behind me. Seconds later, waiting for the red light...
Before you begin reading this article, close your eyes and imagine seeing a beautiful, expensive automobile like a Rolls Royce sitting in your driveway. Now as you look at all the quality...
Road trips with children can become a long ride, but if you play games along the way the road miles pass by faster and the laughs become louder! I have compiled a list of games that are tested by...
Every driver has or will at some point come in contact with an angry and an aggressive driver. Before you react toward your aggressor, think of all the ramifications that you could possibly face...
I Love NY. Born and Bred. The Bronx is absolutely the place to be. We have every culture in the world represented here. Forget about traveling overseas to learn new cultures and meet new people -...
If you are in a city/town which has lanes built into the roadways for cyclists, you must share the road or possibly get a citation. Exercising caution on both sides is necessary for properly...
With so many drivers on the road and more every year, there are a lot of uptight drivers on the road. Learn the basic rules to avoid road rage.
As an eHow expert I spend most of my time writing about photography and imaging—however, this article deals with common sense. I have had the privilege to live in cities like Pittsburgh, New York,...
The spring thaw brings beautiful days and the hope for warmer weather soon to come in cold snowy areas of the country. This annual change in the climate also brings with it the dreaded potholes on...
Riding a mountain bike on off-road trails is exhilarating. Although it can be dangerous, there are steps you can take to make it a safe experience. Calorie for calorie it is hard to beat the...
In Iraq, they use a lot of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to attack soldiers. Here is how to try and identify them.
Although not a common occurrance, your throttle linkage can get stuck, making your car go faster even though you've taken your foot off the gas pedal. Don't panic.
YouTube can be a great place to watch almost anything. However, it's not so great when we leave a comment expressing our opinion and then someone comes along to bash us for it!
Living on the road and not working a 40 hour week in the same place day after day is the dream of many Americans. But how do you make money while traveling? Were do you get the gas money, food...
If you are picking up your whole life and making a dash for the other coast, you may need to bear a few key items in mind.
A road trip brings with it all the mythology associated with Easy Rider and Route 66. You have the freedom of the open road, the exploration of new places, the adventure of meeting new people and...
Whether it's going to see the grandparents or visiting a favorite vacation spot, families must sometimes travel many miles on the road together. Parents often dread having to take these long car...
The road that leads home is golden because being lost is scary whether you’re a toy, dog or human. My aunt stayed lost in a big city for 6 hours one day but unlike Dorothy, clicking her heels...
Intriguing, different, and just plain fun, the Alabama Hills are a great place to visit. They seem like a different planet, which is the reason so many space movies have been filmed there. They...
AAA describes road rage as "any display of aggression by a driver. However, the term is often used to refer to the more extreme acts of aggression, such as a physical assault, that occur as a...
When preparing to run or walk outside for exercise, there are many factors you should take into account and many things you should prepare for. This is especially true if you're going to be...
If you have never driven cross country, I highly recommend that you do so. You not only get to see just how diverse this land is, but you also get to have a great time at an affordable price. Many...
Road rage is something that we all have experienced, at one point or another, but if your commute to work is constantly a battle and an upsetting experience it's past time to put the brakes on...
Hitting the road for a sunny driving vacation can be one of the greatest getaways of all time. However, there are precautions you should take to keep yourself, your vehicle and your traveling...
My boys and I went on the ol' cross-country road trip. Everyone should do it. There were times when we splurged a bit, but for the most part, we discovered how to road trip cheap. Here are some...
My family enjoyed road trips "out West" nearly every Summer. Dad didn't have any fancy GPS system or On-Star to help him through the Bandlands. He swore by the AAA guidebook. Mom had to...
"I'm sorry, officer," is something none of us want to hear ourselves say because none of us want to be pulled over for a traffic violation. At the same time, we want to buy our...
This is geared towards those people having difficulty remaining calm while driving. I feel it is important to say that all of us are guilty of having road rage at times. Lots of fights on the road...
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...
We've all gone on vacations where we are on the road a long time. How can you help keep yourself entertained during the trip?
So you're ready for the off-road trip finally? There are certain precautions you must take before you jump onto the rough and wild dirt roads!
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...
If you are taking a long road trip this summer, say, to visit some National Parks or drive cross-country to see friends or family, staying organized and keeping your vehicle clean may seem like a...
You've seen it all over the news lately. It’s even been compared to driving while drunk. It’s been said to be worse than driving while drunk. What is it? Drowsy Driving. But, there are ways to...
Most road trip planning is centered on destination, budget and activities. In general, the question of what vehicle to use is not often discussed. However, here are a few tips to consider that may...
Planning a road trip can be fun and daunting at the same time. There are things you know you want to see along the way, but who knows what else is out there? After returning from my 4,000 mile...
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