Category Archives: Defensive Driving Tips
← Older postsNewer posts →5 Best Practices for Preventing Drowsy Driving
Most people these days are aware of the biggest “no-no’s” when it comes to driving. Never drink and drive, don’t drive while talking on the phone, never text or browse while driving. However, a lot of people don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Distracted Driving, Driving and Safety Tips |The Holiday Rush: 5 Tips for Surviving Driving this 4th of July Weekend
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest travel days of the year. And as such, the roads can be a stressful and even somewhat hazardous place. This makes getting from one location to another a rather … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Driving, Defensive Driving Tips, Drunk Driving |The Fast and the Courteous: Why Being a Considerate Driver Pays Off
Just about anyone who owns a car is guilty of speeding at least once–whether it is because you have an important appointment to get to, because you are in a bad mood, because you are running late, or … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Driving and Safety Tips, The Speeder In You |Tips for Driving Safely in the Rain
Spring is in full swing, and rainy weather is the norm in many parts of the country. Though many of us drive in the rain on a fairly regular basis, and like to think of ourselves as expert … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Driving and Safety Tips |HOW DO BRAKES WORK? – Part 2: Disc Brakes and Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes While there are several different kinds of disc brakes, the most common is the single-piston floating caliper. You’ll see what this means in a minute. This kind of brake has three main components: the brake pads, the caliper, … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Airbag Safety: Making Your Airbag Work For You
Airbags are built to save lives, and they do. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that airbags saved 13,967 lives between 1987 and 2003. Since 1998, all new cars have been required to have front air bags; side … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Does Speeding Really Save You Time? [INTERACTIVE]
We have all done it; speeding has been around almost as long as cars themselves. Since the first speeding ticket was handed out in 1902, automobile drivers have been caught going faster than is permitted, and around 40 million … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Speed |Check Out This Easy How-To Car Maintenance Guide
We all love our cars, but sometimes…sometimes we just hate them. We all know that familiar feeling of trying to start our car on monday morning, only to realize that the headlights were left on overnight. Or that … Continue reading
Posted in Car Maintenance, Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips |Spring Cleaning: How to Get Your Car Back into Shape After Winter
It might not feel like it in certain parts of the country, but spring is finally here! And with it comes the usual bout of spring cleaning. This year, as you go about your regular seasonal chores such … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Driving, Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips |Top Gear Destruction: Crunching the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Top Gear is one of the most watched shows in the world currently. With over 350 million viewers across 170 countries, the show that is often about cars and sometimes about nothing has made its way into the … Continue reading
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