Category: Car Safety
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Why should I use winter tires instead of all-seasoned ones?
Drivers are recommended to use winter tires when winter is in the air. It is stated that winter tires can save lives and money. Is it really so or is it a just exaggeration? If it is the fact, but why and how? Keep reading and you’ll find more. Feel that cold air? It won’t…
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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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Can I have recycled OEM non-deployed airbags?
According to the experts, airbags from third-party suppliers are not legitimate. Only the original equipment unit bought from the automaker via a new-car dealership can be guaranteed to be safe. But there are alternate sources of original equipment airbags, and they charge a lot less for the parts than do new-car dealerships. They’re automotive recyclers…
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Can airbags stand the test of time?
Through an airbag’s service life, most of time, it hides until the time our lives rely on it such as a car crash. At that critical moment, it deploys instantly, accomplishes its destiny and passes away. That’s not always the story for the noble airbag, and that’s a good thing for car owners. In most…
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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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Car accessories can be dangerous, are you kidding?
A car is not just a car, for many people, it is an extension of a driver. Everybody is unique and independent. And most people want their cars to be special and unique. To them, they are not only transportation vehicles, but also their partners and a part of their life. With a car, if…
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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…