Angle Parking

Angle Parking If a city or town needed more and safer parking spots, most people would probably think of adding extra lots and garages to accommodate more vehicles. However, in many places, however, angle parking, and especially back-in angle parking, could be the answer. Angle parking is a useful and often safer way of adding… Continue reading Angle Parking

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Backing Up

Proper Way to Back Up With all of the different hazards on the road, it seems as if backing up should be one of the safest and easiest procedures. Yet this task can be difficult and even dangerous. Learning the proper way to back up is essential for the safety of all road users. Drivers… Continue reading Backing Up

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Airbags

Airbags No one wants to be in an accident, but it can be reassuring to know that safety devices like airbags can reduce injuries. A bag filled with air might seem like an odd life-saving device, but airbags can be useful for helping to prevent injuries. Although they have limitations that may cause some concern… Continue reading Airbags

Air Conditioner and Heater Vents

Air Conditioner and Heater Vents Driving in a vehicle without heating or cooling systems could be extremely unpleasant. Shivering or sweating for the length of a trip is uncomfortable, besides potentially adding to the dangers of distracted driving as the occupants try to warm up or stay cool. Heaters are also important for defrosting and… Continue reading Air Conditioner and Heater Vents

Brake Pedal

Brake Pedal Many parts of a vehicle are important for comfort and safety, but two are essential for helping the vehicle to function properly: the accelerator and the brake pedals. When cars, vans, or trucks move along the road, drivers need some way of stopping them, whether something is in the way or they have… Continue reading Brake Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Accelerator Pedal Every part of a vehicle has a function, but one of the most obvious ones is the accelerator. Without the accelerator, vehicles would just stay in place instead of moving forward. Knowing how accelerators work and what can affect them is important for keeping this very important piece working properly. All vehicles come… Continue reading Accelerator Pedal

Manual Versus Automatic Transmission

Manual Versus Automatic Transmission Buying a vehicle involves many important decisions, including size, model, manufacturer, and colour. For some people, however, the biggest decision is between manual or automatic transmissions. Although finding a manual transmission vehicle is harder than it used to be, buyers should still consider their options carefully and decide what is best… Continue reading Manual Versus Automatic Transmission

Parking Brakes

Parking Brakes Movement is an essential part of driving, whether the vehicle is going forwards or backwards. Still, stopping and parking can be just as important. Every vehicle is equipped with some type of parking brake, often called the emergency brake. When an automatic transmission vehicle is in Park and the motor turned off, it… Continue reading Parking Brakes