At times when you are on the road, you are bound to see police cars, ambulances or VIPs flashing blinkers and sirens meaning they are in a hurry. Well, they are always in a hurry to reach their point of destination and as a sign of courtesy, private and public vehicles know for a fact that they have to give way or clear the road to let them pass.
That is a common practice that is done anywhere in the world today and for sure, no one wants to get into trouble or be ticketed as an obstruction for refusing to give way. As a rational driver, emergency or not it would be wise to allow them to pass since you never know what could happen and may be held accountable in the end if the emergencies fail to reach their actual point of destination.
As far as having blinkers and sirens is concerned, there are some people who install them without licenses or permits. By doing so, you are placing yourself in a lot of trouble. In most countries, unless you are licensed or authorized to have such things installed on your car, it would be best to keep that thought clear.
These gadgets are normally restricted to the proper people commissioned to do them. It goes in hand with their work. Some use them for status symbol while others just want to feel powerful. They are used for a purpose. Do not install one unless you have the right to have them.
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 you. Turning on your headlights and park lights would be great but the thing is, it may not be enough to warn other cars and drivers on the road.
Hazard lights would be of great use in this area. Just its blinking is often a good sign for warning for you and people who have a hard time seeing the road and the cars at the back and in front of you. While many are fine with park lights, drivers today who find themselves in the middle of the road would do well to turn on their hazard light before they continue or even park when the weather is totally non-cooperative.
Accidents during storms can be higher in frequency. In fact, sometimes you cannot blame others for running into you. But the best you can do is forewarn them that there are other drivers and cars around and if accidents cannot be avoided, at least damages can be held to a minimum such as scratches or slight dents. As far as the driver is concerned, just pray that he has buckled up in cases of impact.
We are at an age where most cars come with special features. One thing that is bound to get our nod as far as preference is the all-power features that include power locks, power windows and power steering. Of the three, the power steering is what captures the attention of modern drivers since unlike the conventional vehicles of yesteryears, they don’t have to worry about hard steering that some may call as a reason for developing muscles while driving.
But while power steering does make it easier for people to steer and drive, it also means you have to be careful as far as preventive maintenance. The more advanced features that come with your car means that you also have to address small issues and avoid them from getting out of hand.
Some people care less. Leaks or weird sounds in the steering wheel area can worsen over time if not addressed immediately. The last thing you would want is to get a completely busted steering wheel mechanism which can cost a lot and hard to repair.
This is one waterloo if you are not paying much attention to car maintenance. Do not allow small issues to get out of hand. Bring your car to the car garage and have it fixed. You save a lot more money that way and prolong the durability and reliability of your car in the process.
Oil prices have succumbed to an all time low and it makes you wonder, would turning to electric cars an biofuel alternatives still be feasible? Remember, these shifts need the consideration of cash as far as buying vehicles that are catered towards them or the transformation of traditional engines to make use of them.
But this was yesterday’s news when oil prices went over $120 a barrel. Today they have gone way below and add to the fact that people are trying to save a decent buck, sticking it out with the traditional cars is the best option to take for now. With that in mind, are we seeing the demise of these eco-friendly inventions? Better yet, are we foregoing the eco-friendly issues for now in exchange for survival?
People who are left without jobs are certainly forced to take this route. Never mind if they are not considered eco-friendly folks. The main point right now is survival. Based on weighing which is more important, people now have no choice but to drive these gas guzzling vehicles just to get through this economic crisis and we really cannot blame them.
So as we can see, this whole economic mess is serving as a chain reaction. Never before have we been into this kind of predicament so today, it is all about trying to find the lesser of two evils. Unfortunately it is aimed at hurting the environment. But that is a recourse just for now as far as oil and cars are concerned.
Car owners can never be too sure on when their car would suddenly experience dead batteries due to length of use. The usual way to start your car can be classified into two categories since cars can either be manual or automatic. Here are some tips on how to properly jack start your car when the need arises.
For Manual Transmission Cars:
1. Place the ignition key towards the power on
2. Place the shift knob to 2 or Reverse, depending on the direction that offers more space for pushing
3. Have someone help you in pushing the car forward or backward
4. Step on the clutch and the gas pedal
5. Wait for the car to gain momentum usually in a consistent speed like 10 KMH
6. Instantly release the clutch and step on the gas
7. Once that car starts, step on the clutch again to cut the momentum and step on the brakes.
For Automatic Transmission Cars
1. Place the ignition power to on
2. Get jumper cables and connect the positive to the positive poles of the other car battery and negative on the negative.
3. Once connected, make sure that the main source of the battery where you will get power from is holding a consistent rev to avoid wrecking the other battery.
4. Start the car that has been jumpered and allow to run for some minutes before taking out the jumper cables. Make sure no accessories are turned on so that the alternator will charge up the electricity to the car.
At times, this is just a temporary solution. Eventually you have to trace the key areas of your car such as:
1. Alternator
2. Starter
3. Battery
It does not always follow that the battery is the problem. Have a certified electrician look at it and he will tell you the real cause for your car not starting upon ignition.
