The hazard lights of our car would normally be turned on only if your are driving in emergencies. But the thing is, how do you classify emergencies? There are various types of emergencies, the most common of which is health-related. But lately, thanks to some weird weather, rains often pour at will and may reach a point where you no longer see what is in front and behind … [Read more...]
Are You Careful When Filling Up?
Most of us probably take gasoline for granted in the sense that apart from the concern we show over its price, we do not really think about its impact on the environment. Sure, we may have a certain degree of concern over the effect of our exhaust on the air quality; but have you really put any thought of the effect filling up has on the environment? Yes, the mere act of … [Read more...]
REAL Defensive Driving Tips
In a recent post, I wrote about how defensive driving can really help you out. But what exactly is defensive driving? Here are some practical tips that you can bear in mind while on the road. These are REAL defensive driving techniques that can keep you in one piece as you travel from point A to point B. Go with the flow Say you are on a road with a speed limit of 65 … [Read more...]
Spread Some Love With These Green Driving Techniques
Valentines Day may be over but it does not mean that we should stop spreading some love, so to speak. After all, we are still in the month of February, and it is widely acknowledged that this month is the “Love Month,” right? So what exactly do I mean by spreading some love through driving? I was actually trying to point out techniques that will contribute to the wellbeing … [Read more...]
How’s Your Night Vision?
Driving is not that hard of a task but it can be made quite difficult – and dangerous – by various factors. Low light or driving at night is one of those things that can make driving a little bit more difficult than usual. Not only do some people have problems with low light but having the oncoming traffic flash their high beams on you aggravates the situation even more. … [Read more...]