Foot Pedals

Foot pedals (clutch, brake, accelerator) – how to use foot pedals properly Using a car, truck, or van can be very freeing, but only if the vehicle moves forward and stops when the driver wants. The foot pedals help drivers with this part of the process, making the clutch, brake, and accelerator essential elements of… Continue reading Foot Pedals

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge No one wants to be stuck at the side of a deserted highway or to be late for an important meeting because of car trouble, especially for something as simple as running out of fuel. Every vehicle comes with a fuel gauge that can help drivers avoid situations like these. Although fuel gauges… Continue reading Fuel Gauge

Speedometer

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer is a gauge that measure and displays the speed of a vehicle. The bigger numbers on the outside are in kilometers per hour and smaller numbers are in miles per hour. Every vehicle on the road comes with a speedometer. The speedometer and odometer are important components, and it is… Continue reading Speedometer

Other Dashboard Lights

Other Dashboard Warning Lights ALTERNATOR GAUGE The alternator on the vehicle keeps the car running. It uses the rotational power of the vehicle engine to generate electricity. It maintains a certain amount of voltage in order to keep the battery at sufficient charge while driving. When you start the engine, the car will automatically check… Continue reading Other Dashboard Lights

Steering Wheels

Steering Wheel (Proper Hand Position, Turning Methods) Vehicles can be useful and fun to drive, but only if they are managed well. Drivers direct vehicles in the direction they want to go with the steering wheel. Using the steering wheel properly is important for keeping any size of vehicle under control. From using the best… Continue reading Steering Wheels

Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch When something is very small, it tends to go unnoticed, at least until a problem occurs. Yet in machines like cars and trucks, sometimes the smallest parts can be essential. Most drivers likely never think about the ignition switch until something goes wrong, but this device helps every motorized vehicle to move by… Continue reading Ignition Switch

Cruise Control

Cruise Control Driving can be tiring, especially on long trips. When people have to watch for other vehicles and pedestrians, keep the vehicle within its lane, and pay attention to everything else that could affect them, they can easily forget to check the speed at which the vehicle is going. On long trips, holding down… Continue reading Cruise Control

Winter Driving

Winter Driving For many people, thinking about winter driving might bring back memories of tires spinning on ice, the back parts of vehicles sliding off to the side on turns, and helping to push other cars out of snowbanks. Driving in a Canadian winter can be challenging, but road users can cooperate to make it… Continue reading Winter Driving

Fall Driving

Fall Driving As summer comes to an end, days become shorter and cooler, while the leaves change colour and fall from the trees. In normal years, summer festivals end, children return to school, and the pace of work generally increases for most people. Driving conditions tend to be better than at many other times of… Continue reading Fall Driving

Summer Driving

Summer Driving After months of cold and snow, followed by slush and dirt of spring, summer driving can be a considerable relief—no more ice to contend with, no blizzards, and clear roads ahead. Still, drivers should remember to take care and to watch for the potential hazards that summer driving can bring. The beginning of… Continue reading Summer Driving