Category: Car Driving
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Nighttime holiday road trips are nice, but be prepared!
Just like Michelle Morton, some people pack up the family and hit the road around 3 a.m. to minimize traffic in the holiday days. Morton says that her three boys are easier to load into the car at that hour instead of waiting for them to wake up and get going on their own. And…
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Driving hazards hidden behind the thawing roads
Spring has finally arrived, bringing every living thing back to life. Flowers are blooming, birds singing and people’s mind is also refreshed and relieved after a long dull winter. Drivers begin to fly off the roadways after snow and ice that once covering the road surface begin to melt. As winter gives way to longer…
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Mind the fog, and mind your driving!
Drivers rely on “see” and “to be seen” to guarantee vehicle driving safety. The weather is clear and you enjoy the relaxed driving time along the highway with breeze gently takes away all your tiredness and stress. As time moving on, however, the cold weather dawns and one day the fog block your view sight.…
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How can I cope with the brake locking emergency?
You are driving in very high speed on an obstacle-free country road when suddenly a cat from nowhere appears in the middle of the way; you step hard on the brakes in a full try to stop, however, nothing happens and the car slides down the road. Fortunately, the space between your left and right…
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Don’ts when driving in high winds
Weather has changed and become more unpredictable these past few years. We have seen more and more extreme weather conditions like powerful tornados and hurricanes. One moment ago, the weather is all clear and the blue sky hanging over our head, the next moment, the strong wind sweeps across the land surface and suddenly everything…
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Does crash avoidance technology really make driving safer?
Sleepy driving poses more threat than drunk driving. Driving requires one’s full attention. A driver is required to be aware of the surrounding situations and be alert as long as his hand is holding the steering wheel. While you might frown in disgust at people who drive while drowsy, in fact, many people do it…
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Blizzard weather driving, be careful!
Being stranded in unfamiliar places during snowy weather sometimes can be dangerous, especially when you are alone and there isn’t help nearby. Stay with your vehicle and apply the roadside Assistance Program if possible. Stay calm and try to get help, the most important one, keep yourself safe and keep away from dangers. Here are…
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Kick away the misconduct of texting while driving
Nowadays, we benefit a lot from the technology development. Our communication ways have also changed accordingly. Among them, texting has won a lot of people’s favor. It is common to see that kids and adults alike feverishly tapping out message after message. During car driving, one should be keen and focused enough to react quickly…
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Does GPS enhance or impact car driving safety?
Pilots are being trained first to aviate, then to navigate. This is a very good piece advice for flying and also can be used in car driving if we change the sentence a little bit. For a driver who is responsible for the safety of himself or herself and the passengers, the first and the…
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The dangers of race car driving
It seems very cool to race car, but race car driving has its dangers, some of which are easy to find, some of which are subtle and not so obvious at all. People considering race car driving as a vocation or hobby should be fully aware of these dangers beforehand. Death at High Velocity The…