You don’t slide into your car and expect to be in an accident or get lost. Yet, most drivers face these and other emergencies at least once in their driving careers. Prepare for anything with a stocked emergency kit and a few essential supplies. Tire Repair Kit Tires aren’t made to last forever. Be prepared for a dreaded flat when you stock a tire repair kit. It includes … [Read more...]
Pre-Trip Car Checklist
Some may be more exotic, but there’s no vacation more classic than the great American road trip. In a car culture like America’s, setting out on the open road by yourself, with the family or with a few friends is a coming-of-age adventure. The destination may not even be the primary goal; all those memorable road-side stops, running jokes and heart-to-heart talks are what … [Read more...]
Why does advanced driving have such a bad image?
I am not totally such where it originated from. However, mention that you are an advanced driver to someone and most often than not they will firstly accuse you of thinking you’re better than every other driver on the road - heaven forbid, even them! Then more often than not remind you that advanced driving is something flat cap wearing old men tend to enjoy doing, whilst of … [Read more...]
Look Both Ways: Avoiding Common Parking Lot Accidents
Parking lots are no safe zone for vehicle traffic. According to State Farm Insurance, about 20 percent of all motor vehicle accidents occur in parking lots. While these collisions might not be the deadly, brutal messes seen on highways, they can still cause significant damage to vehicles—not to mention the risks for passengers and pedestrians. It might seem like basic common … [Read more...]
When to Change Your Tires, And How to Choose a New Set
It may be cliché to say that there's a lot riding on your vehicle's tires, but that doesn't make the saying any less true. Proper tires are key to the handling of your vehicle, and when they wear down or blow on the road, they become a safety risk. Bad tires can also be detrimental to the other parts of your vehicle, increasing the importance of owners regularly checking their … [Read more...]