Everybody learns about defensive driving when they're first getting their drivers' license. But how much do you actually remember about it? Defensive driving is the basis of safe travel so it's important to refresh your understanding of it every now and then. The key techniques are to stay alert on the road and stay focused.
Passing a stopped school bus illegally while driving can result in 4 or 5 points on your license, as well as various fines. It's also incredibly dangerous because there might be children crossing the road. Every year, children are killed when cars fail to stop even though school buses have flashing lights and stop signs
Being prepared to fix a flat tire is an important part of being a responsible driver. You should always have the proper tools on hand in case you have a blowout or flat. Take the correct safety precautions when prepping the car and getting ready to fix it. Then follow your car's user manual to
Having a checklist for buying a used car can help you avoid spending a lot of money on a vehicle that isn’t going to last you very long. Purchasing a previously owned vehicle comes with some risk because you don’t know who drove the car before you. Or how they treated it and cared for
Think about how many times a week (or even a day) you order something online. Every time you click "order" from Amazon, there is a whole chain of events and people work to get the order to your door. The last step in that process is the person who delivers the package to your house.
If you encounter road rage on the roadway, it can be quite scary and even dangerous. Some people can be very calm in in-person situations, but when they get behind the wheel, their tempers flare. There are even cases where drivers commit crimes because of their road rage. If you encounter another driver who seems
Parking lots can be a prime spot for auto accidents to happen. Even during this pandemic, parking lots are very busy. Many people are doing curbside take-out for restaurants or pick-up lanes for online order from stores. This increases the opportunity for busy, preoccupied drivers to cause an accident. Here are some key steps to
Driving on a clear day is ideal. However, we can not always predict or control the weather we are going to be driving in, Rain, fog, snow, smoke and darkness all can make it more difficult to see when you are driving. The less you can see ahead of you, the higher your risk for
Many people will use their home garage as some extra storage space rather than as a place to park their cars. However, garage parking comes with some important benefits. Being better aware these advantages can help show why it’s better than parking outside… Garage Parking: Why It’s Useful Reduce weather exposure Garage parking is great
The subject of aging drivers can be a touchy one because everyone’s body and mind react to aging very differently. Some elderly people have all of their faculties about them and are perfectly safe to continue driving. However, others have physical or mental limitation that can make driving unsafe, even at younger ages. It’s important