How to Use and Adjust Your Mirrors (Side and Rearview) Imagine driving a vehicle and being able to see only what is in view if you turn your head to look. Until rearview and side mirrors became standard, that was the situation for many drivers. That might work on a street with almost no traffic,… Continue reading Mirrors
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Head Restraints
Head Restraints When people enter a vehicle, they likely remember to adjust the seat and rearview mirror if anyone much taller or shorter has been using that place. They may also remember the side mirrors, but it can be easy to forget the head restraints. Yet properly adjusted head restraints are valuable features that can… Continue reading Head Restraints
Horn
Horn Many vehicle parts can be difficult or easy to use, and they can be helpful for daily driving or useful only on occasion. One of them can be both useful and extremely annoying. Even though it can potentially help save lives, the horn is a feature that drivers should be careful to use only… Continue reading Horn
Hill Parking
Hill Parking Drivers experience many different conditions on the road, from flat prairies to mountains and hills. When the time comes for parking, the terrain can make a difference to how easy or difficult the process is. While parking on flat ground has its own challenges, parking on a hill can be even more complicated.… Continue reading Hill Parking
Halloween and Driving
Halloween and Driving Dark streets filled with excited children sounds like a recipe for disaster. Halloween can be a very dangerous time, especially for the young, but drivers can help to prevent accidents. Taking extra precautions on October 31st is a necessary part of being a safe driver on Halloween. Halloween can be fun but… Continue reading Halloween and Driving
Factors In Driving Skill
Factors In Driving Skill An old saying claims that “practice makes perfect.” The idea is that the more you do something, whether that is calculating mathematical formulae or playing tennis, the better you will be at it. Changes in driving skills, however, can be more complicated. People can become better or worse drivers as time… Continue reading Factors In Driving Skill
Exhaust System
Exhaust System Driving has many dangers that people can see, but one is almost invisible. The process of running a vehicle involves burning fuel and producing dangerous gases that could harm the occupants of the car, truck, or van. The exhaust system is designed to deal with this problem, moving dangerous gases out of the… Continue reading Exhaust System
Driving Lifelong Learning Finished
Driving as a Lifelong Learning Process Passing a driving test and finally getting a license is a major milestone for many teenagers and even older people, signalling that they are finally able to handle the independence of operating a vehicle. However, passing the test is only part of the process, since really being able to… Continue reading Driving Lifelong Learning Finished
Driving On Different Road Surfaces
Driving on Different Road Surfaces When drivers get behind the wheel, they might expect to encounter challenges with watching for pedestrians, dealing with the weather, or contending with traffic. They might not realize that the type of road surface can be equally important for staying safe on the road. Whether it is asphalt, gravel, or… Continue reading Driving On Different Road Surfaces
Driving in Rain
Driving in Rain When winter turns to spring or fall turns to winter, drivers know that they might have to face one of the most difficult weather-related challenges: freezing rain. This weather phenomenon can be dangerous as it combines ice and rain. However, drivers may not realize that rain itself can also be a significant… Continue reading Driving in Rain
