Many parents dread the day their children turn 16, because it means they are legally able to drive without the supervision of a licensed driver. Aside from the safety concerns of having your constantly-texting teen behind the wheel, your child's newfound driving freedom means that he will probably want his own car as well. Even if your child drives your family car, you may be … [Read more...]
Skid Control Tips for New Drivers
A skid is a slide or slip over a surface by a car that may result to loss of control leading to serious accidents. This is usually caused by environmental hazards although it may be brought upon by human error. In defensive driving, new drivers are taught to anticipate problems that may occur based on environmental circumstances and the possible failure in judgment of other … [Read more...]
Affordable Car GPS Navigation Systems to Consider
Driving has never been so convenient. Thanks to the inventors of car technology particularly the GPS, drivers of all ages today can reach their destinations without being stressed out. It's true that many people still rely on the old paper map whenever they travel to a new place. But for the tech savvy and practical people, this is no longer necessary. What do you need it … [Read more...]
The Difference Between City and Highway Driving
Knowing how to drive doesn't mean you have to treat all driving trips the same. Just by the difference in the thoroughfare traveled, a difference in speed, manner of driving, and areas of caution have to be considered. For the lifetime of a vehicle, it will travel through streets, avenues, highways, expressways, freeways, alleys, and other types of roads used by motorized … [Read more...]
How Drivers Can Stay Safe
All motorists, regardless of gender are exposed to certain risks while on the road. Much of the usual tips given to drivers are based on common sense. Protecting one’s self while about to or in the actual process of commanding a vehicle forms part of defensive driving. Drivers will have to exercise due diligence to keep themselves safe whether the vehicle is in motion or at … [Read more...]