Here is a good tip for people who have to worry about the level of their gas these days. Apparently, it is now rare that we see people filling up their cars to the hilt, considering that the current oil price and economic crisis have become totally outrageous. Normally, people can manage the by the gallon fuel for their car but today, the price per gallon is no longer comfortable as before.

At times, you may even forget to fill up your car with gas and while many wait until they use up all the fuel of their car to the max, when your car flashes that gas pump light, chances are you will be panicking and looking for the nearest gas station to fill ‘er up.

While you gauge may be on the borderline E of your driver panel, don’t worry about it. There are occasions wherein gas stations may not be within sight. Usually, when you car fuel gauge is on the E line, you still have around 4 kilometers to spare. But rather than risk it, it would be best to try and do some adjustments just in case the next gas station is still far:

1. Avoid stepping longer on the accelerator and go with the flow.
2. Turn of air-conditioning for the meantime.
3. Try to drive at a conservative space. No sense in wasting gas if you are running low.

Just don’t panic when you see that blinking light on your dashboard. It is merely telling you that you forgot to put gas in your car!

Written by Marcel on September 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

One thing that is perhaps the difficult things that any new driver would have difficulty with is hanging. Normally, you have to be good at calculating the right amount of gas and clutch when you are in a diagonal position. While others would choose to use their brakes and just accelerate once again when they can move, there are times where this may be risky especially if you have a car behind you.

Apparently, you have to consider factors such as some miscalculations when it is time to move. Minor accidents when you choose to gas up and move forward will happen and in most cases it is not the best time where you can avoid such mishaps. Ideally, hanging can save you the trouble of any motion in the backward position as in most cases, it may leave you moving forward rather than backward in such cases.

For most people, this is one of the toughest tests in passing a driving lesson. Don’t be worried if your engine would suddenly die on you. This is only because of improper gas injection to which you really have to know when to mix gas and clutch release. To some it may be a concern for panic. Don’t be. If your engine dies on you, just step on the brakes and even the handbrake if you want to make sure you don’t move from that position.

But once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how easy it may be. It all comes from practice and you can do it when you study driving.

Written by Marcel on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment