Understanding the Importance of Crash Avoidance
Crash avoidance is probably the field of vehicle technology that develops the most dynamically. Driving being the control and operation of a motored vehicle, usually among road circumstances that require the driver to pay attention not only to road and weather conditions, but to the other participants in the traffic as well, it is obvious that the more powerful the …
Read MoreWhy Should You Learn How to Properly Brake and Handle Your Car?
Braking and handling the car in a responsible manner, paying attention to the car’s technical features as well as to the traffic outside the car are essential for safe driving – here is why: Pressing the brakes too hard can stop the car too suddenly, which is dangerous because the car behind you may not be able to stop in …
Read MoreWhy Should Parents Learn How to Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving?
Most teens, even responsible, mature teenagers think that accidents happen only to others and having just a quick look at their phone or taking their eyes off the road to turn on the radio cannot be a problem. Driver’s education courses provide information related to the dangers of getting distracted while driving, but parents also need to get involved in …
Read MoreHow to Convince Your Teen Driver That Driving Is No Joke
In the case of teen drivers, the process of learning how to drive does not end when the young and probably very enthusiastic driver takes the driving test and obtains the driving license – really learning to drive means learning how to make responsible decisions while driving and that usually takes at least a few more months of driving assisted …
Read MoreWhen Should You Take a Defensive Driving Class?
Taking a defensive driving course is considered by many drivers to be a waste of time – after all, the class provides knowledge that you are already supposed to have, knowledge that you are supposed to be using whenever you climb behind the wheel. However, many drivers can benefit from education related to defensive driving – here is how: Cleaning …
Read MoreThe Most User-Friendly Cars for Your Teen
The first decision that parents who want to get a car for their teen with a fresh driving license should make is whether the best solution is to pass the teen driver the old family car or to get a cheap car that has not been previously owned by the family. Of course, the very first thing is to make …
Read MoreNecessary Car Accessories for New Drivers
New drivers still lack the experience they need for being able to solve emergencies on the road and to be able to carry out difficult movements, such as parallel parking in tight slots and in heavy traffic, so they can probably use any help they can get. Fortunately, there are lots of accessories that can make driving safer and easier …
Read MoreTips for Reducing Road Rage
Road rage is a form of sudden anger, in most cases paired with violent behavior provoked in some drivers by the actions of the drivers around them on the road. In milder forms, road rage takes the form of angry gestures and verbal insults, but in more severe cases, the raging driver may engage in dangerous driving or physical assaults. …
Read MoreHow to Stay Calm When Driving in Bad Weather
Bad weather can make driving not only difficult, but downright scary. If you cannot afford to postpone your trip and you must sit behind the wheel even when the road is covered in black ice, there is a thick fog or it is raining, here are some tips to help you stay calm: Slow down – respecting the speed limit …
Read MoreHow Driving Rules Have Changed Over the Years
Initially, when automobiles were introduced, a man with a red flag was required to walk in front of the vehicle to inform people in the area about the passing vehicle. The rule was abandoned a long time ago, but this is not the only change that has come about in US driving regulations since the early days – here are …
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