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1.Full acceleration wastes fuel at low revs. The accelerator controls directly the amount of fuel going into the engine. 2/3 throttle will give good acceleration and a lot more fuel economy. When the revs climb up the engine will burn extra fuel more efficiently and will respond with more power. Keeping a light throttle will also help your fast take of – a spinning wheel is not going to give you more forward momentum. 2.Tyre pressure. Tire pressures always increase as the tyre warms up – do not inflate them to the maximum pressure if your going to do a track day. You will need more pressure than the lowest recommended setting initially but you must remember to check pressure again with warm tyres to avoid a burst. 3.Braking - lots of heavy braking will generate loads of heat in the whole braking system – most track day accidents occur when breaks overheat and fail. Brake hard early on – feel for stopping power before relying on the brake to slow the car – if the brakes are ok ease off a little if they fail you have a bit more space for slowing the car up through engine braking. Cadence breaking hard soft hard soft is recommended for emergency stops on cars with no ABS. 4.Use a synthetic brake fluid (DOT 5 or better) and high quality braided hoses. 5.You know your car but the surface condition of the track will dramatically alter the control you have over your car. Build up speed when you are used to the track surface. Things to remember are the amount of camber, bumps, gravel and loose chippings and obviously patches of oil or water. 6.Run and warm the engine but do not run on a track with a hot engine, if the cooling is not working and the temperature is rising then driving hard will cause serious engine problems. A track day will put a lot of strain of the car and reduce the cars life by about 2 years. Change the oil before and after ensuring that the level is just on the max mark and recheck half way through the track day when the car has cooled off at lunchtime. 7.Cornering – the exit speed is what gives you the advantage – so slow up early and accelerate through the corner on a trailing throttle building up power and speed toward the exit vector. Get used to the front rear balance of your car and keep the cars weight evenly distributed towards the outer front and rear tyres. If there is too much weight toward the front a little throttle can help balance things up and if the rear is becoming overloaded then lifting of or very gentle breaking will help. 8.Stability - keep windows and sunroof closed (and the Bonnet, Doors and Boot should also be closed) when driving at high speed as these can dramatically affect the handling of the car. Tyres (pattern and tread) should be equal with a bias of more tread depth to the rear if they are uneven. Tyres should never be mixed on the same axle and preferably on the whole car always keep to the same make. Regular swapping of the tyres will help to even out the wear so that the tyres wear out at the same rate. Basic Driving Tips
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Always wear your seat belt and make sure all passengers buckle up, too. Adjust your car's headrest to a height behind your head-on your nect to minimize whiplash in case you're in an accident. Never try to fit more people in the car than you have seat belts for them to use. Obey the speed limits, Going too fast gives you less time to stop or react. Excess speed is one of the main causes of teenage accidents. Don't run red lights. Use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn or to change lanes. Turn it on to give the cars behind you enough time to react before you take the action. Also, make sure the signals turns off after you've completed the action. When light turns green, make sure intersection clears before you go Don't drive like you own the road; drive like you own the car. Make sure your windshield is clean. At sun rise and sun set, light reflecting off your dirty windshield can momentarily blind you from seeing what's going on. Don't blast the radio. You might miss hearing a siren or a horn that could warn you of possible trouble. Make sure your garage door is completely open before backing out of it. Drive into your garage straight, not on an angle.
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Make sure your car has gas in it. Don't ride around with the gauge on empty who knows where you might get stranded. Don't drink and drive, and don't ride with anyone who has been drinking. Call parents or friends to take you home if you need a ride. Don't take drugs or drive if you've taken any. Don't ride with anyone who has been using drugs. Even some over the counter drugs can make you drowsy. Check label for warnings. Don't drive with small children or even small teenage friends as passengers in a front seat that has a passenger-side air bag. They should be buckled up in the back seat. Recent transportation studies show that small children may be injured by the air bags even in low impact collisions. (Actually, it's safer not to drive with friends and kids in the car when you're learning to drive. They can be distracting.) Don't talk on the car phone, put on make-up, comb your hair, or eat while driving. People who talk on car phones while driving are four times more likely to have an accident. If you need to make a call, pull off the road to a safe spot and park. Don't leave your car in cruise control when you're driving late at night or when you're tired. If you fall asleep at the wheel, the car will crash at the speed you've set your control to maintain. Don't fiddle with the radio while you are driving. It's better to wait until you can pull over and stop because even taking your focus off the road for a few seconds could lead to an accident. Use good quality tireand make sure they are inflated to the right pressure (check your owners manual for what is right for your tires and car). Maintain your car. Bald tires, a slipping transmission, or a hesitant engine could lead to accidents Use headlights during daylight driving, especially on long stretches of desert highway and rural roads to make you more visible to oncoming drivers. Watch out for potholes, especially after bad weather Be on the lookout for motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians When driving to a new place, get complete directions before you go. Figure out what exits you need to take before hand. If your car has been parked outside during a snow storm, check the exhaust pipes to make sure they are clear before starting up the car.
What drivers should know about sharing the road with Motorcycles
• • • • • • Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance, say 3 or 4 seconds. At intersections, predict a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change. Make sure a motorcycle’s signal is for real. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of wind, road debris, and passing vehicles. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off. Because of its small size a motorcycle seems to be moving faster than it really is. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden by objects inside or outside a car (door posts, mirrors, passengers, bushes, fences, bridges, blind spots, etc.). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you’re changing lanes, pulling out of your driveway, making a left turn across traffic, or turning at intersections. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes quick stopping difficult. Allow a motorcyclist more following distance Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle’s better characteristics, but only at slower speeds and with good road conditions. Don’t expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way. Carrying a passenger complicates a motorcyclist’s task. Balance is more difficult. Stopping distance is increased. Maneuverability is reduced. Predict more problems when you see two on a motorcycle, especially near intersections.
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Mirrors are smaller on a motorcycle and are usually convex, thus giving a motorcyclist a smaller image of you and making you seem farther back than you really are. Keep at least a three or four second space cushion when following a motorcyclist. • There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don’t "recognize" a motorcycle and ignore it (usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection. • At night, single headlights and taillights of motorcycles can blend into the lights of other traffic. Those "odd" lights could be a motorcycle. Tips on Driving In the Country • Watch out for deer and other large and small animals. If you see a deer approaching, slow down and flash your lights repeatedly. Often, the deer will run away. • Also, if you see one deer, watch out for others close by the often travel in pairs or groups. • Watch out for pigs, chickens, cows, and skunks, too. • When driving in the desert, watch out for animals like camels. • If you get an insect like a fly or a bee in your car, don't try to kill it while you're driving! It could take your attention off the road and you could crash. Instead, pull over and park as soon as possible and get the bug out of the car or ask a passenger to take care of it Tips on Driving In Bad Weather • Turn your headlights on anytime you need to turn your windshield wipers on in rain, fog, sleet, freezing rain, or snow. It will help your visibility and also help other drivers see you. • In winter, keep an ice scraper with a brush in your car in case it snows or sleets. Also check that you have wiper fluid/deicer in your car. If it gets messy while you are out, these will come in handy. • Double the space you normally leave between you and the next car. You'll need more space to stop on slick roads. • Brake gently • Make sure your exhaust tail pipe is clear if you've had to dig your car out of snow or ice or if you've backed into a snow bank. If your tail pipe is blocked you could get sick or die from carbon monoxide poisoning. • When driving on slippery surfaces like ice or snow use gentle pressure on the accelerator pedal when starting. If your wheels start to spin, let up on the accelerator until traction returns. • Check that windshield washer works-you may need it in snow and sleet. • Watch out for severe weather warnings before you drive. If a strong storm come on while you're on the road and it's raining too hard to see, try to find a safe place to pull over until the worst of the rain is over. If you see a tornado coming your way, safety experts suggest you find shelter or if that's not possible, then get out of car and find a ditch to take cover in, protecting your head and neck. It's hard to outrun a tornado. • Braking in bad weather can be tricky. When braking on wet roads: • If you have ABS (anti-lock) brakes, do not pump brakes • If you skid with non ABS brakes and your wheels lock up, let up on the brakes to unlock the wheels, then brake gently. • Listen to radio traffic reports and adjust your travel plans accordingly. • Keep windows and windshield clear. Make sure wipers are working. • Leave a window open a little bit to keep windshield from fogging up and to give you fresh air. • Watch for danger spots ahead. You've probably heard that bridges and overpasses may freeze before the roads do. • When starting out in bad weather, test your brakes to see how far it takes you to stop. • If you are stuck in ice or snow, try putting your floor mats under the edge of the tires to give them traction Tips On Parallel Parking Learning how to parallel park is one of the hardest skills for new drivers to learn. • Signal and pull up approx. 3 feet away from the car you want to park behind, aligning your rear tires with the other car's rear bumper. • Put car into REVERSE, and turn wheels ALL THE WAY to the RIGHT.
Slowly back-up until you are at a 45 degree angle. STOP. Turn the wheels ALL THE WAY to the LEFT. Slowly back-up until you are parallel with the curb. If done correctly you should be less then 12 inches from the curb. Practice will improve your judgment. Select a space that is at least six feet longer than your car. Flash your brake lights and put on your turn signal before you pull in. Always look back to check traffic. Take it slow and ease into the spot. Exiting a parallel parking space • Back-up straight as far as you can go without touching the car behind. • Turn your wheels all the way to the left (in the U.S.) Then make sure that you put your car in drive. • Put on your turn signal. • Check traffic, including your blind spot. • Make sure your right fender has enough room to clear the car in front of you. • Turn wheels slowly to the right when you are halfway out of the parking space.
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Things to remember while going for a test drive Test drive is the integral part of car purchase. Whenever you plan to buy a new or used car, test drive helps you to determine the pros and cons of the car, thereby, helping you to examine whether the test driven vehicle would suit according to your need or not. Test drive can be considered as the best way to explore the actual benefits and shortcomings of the car. This is the reason why all the auto-experts suggest to test drive the car prior you go for its purchase. Here are some general things that you should always remember while you go for test drive:• 1)First of all you need to check your necessities and your budget, prior you plan for the test drive. Go to the dealer and look for the suitable cars in your budget. If the first dealer or available cars are not satisfactory, try for some other dealers or other brand cars in your budget. For e.g. if you are not satisfied with Chevrolet Beat, you can have a look at some other competing cars like Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Ritz, Hyundai i10, Nissan Micra etc. • 2)Shortlist the cars that you have planned to test drive. We advise you to test drive all the preferred vehicles within a time span of two to three days as it would help you judge the differences amongst all the cars quite easily. Ensure that you have ample of time while you go for the test drive so that you can give more time on handling & driving the car, rather than taking just one round of drive. • 3)Always make sure that you concentrate on driving while you go for test drive. Sometimes, the sales person might intend to tell you some interesting facts about the car, but you can simply ask him to tell information about the car as and when you are done with test drive. • 4)Make sure that you test drive the car both on city streets and on highways. Change the lanes on the road, check the handling, examine the air-conditioner and see how the steering and brakes work. Always check the road visibility from the car. • 5)It is advisable to go for the test drive with someone who has bit of knowledge about the cars. He might notice some additional facts about the car that you might not have noticed. Moreover, you can ask him to sit on the rear seat and make him examine the comforts levels. • 6)Test drive more than one car in the minimum span of time slot. This would help you to find out comparisons amongst all the models and choose the best one from all the test driven vehicles. Wintry Fog Is Here for a While, So Chuck It off with Few Simple Tricks • Winters of 2011-12 have arrived and it’s time for some cozy blazer and hot coffee. And if you are planning for that early morning or late night drive to attend that special vigil or your work requires you to travel at these foggy hours then you require some careful driving tips. To shrug off the fog in winters and be safe while driving, there some simple do it yourself points to prepare your car before you take it out for a ride. • During foggy winter days, it’s become difficult to maintain a clear visibility while driving and thus we all need to be very careful in tackling the hazy road ahead. And here we are listing some
significant do-it-yourself things to get that visibility clear in foggy season in order to have flawless and stress-free ride. • • Check your car’s headlights first – A good bright headlight plays a major role while driving in foggy nights so ensure that they have adequate lighting capability. If possible make use of BiXenons or High Intensity Discharges for proper light. But incase if your car is engrafted with Halogen lights then make sure that the headlights are thoroughly cleaned with ample of lighting capacity to enlighten the foggy road ahead. You can also make use of some other affordable lighting equipment to enhance the capacity of light without worrying about alterations of headlights and lamps. NOTE: Never use high beam light while driving because that will only reduce the visibility power. • • Car’s windshield wipers need attention – You must be wondering why you need wipers in winters. But you will surely require them for shedding the moisture or a layer of icing that coats the windshield. So oil your wipers or change them if required to clean of the rear and front glass while driving. • • Check defoggers proper functioning – It’s essential to examine that your car’s front and rear defoggers are effectively functioning or not. Properly check out the condition of defoggers and if required, replace them. For defogging your car’s windscreen, better turn the vehicle’s circulation on fresh mode with heat on. Basically the cool breeze entering in the car cabin will become warmer plus you’ll save a lot of fuel. • • Significance of fog lamps during misty days – It’s a very critical point to ensure that your car’s fog lamps are working fine. If you don’t have fog lamps in your car and there is space to get them, better install. Also make sure that the fog lamps you go for are efficient and capable of producing enough light. Also make a note that instead of white fog lamps, which are totally ineffective use multi-colored or yellow fog lamps. • So better keep these valuable tips in mind for that safe and secured drive in foggy climate. Controlling a car while skidding • While driving your car, you never know when the car will skid; hence it is advisable to drive slowly. But you can’t resist yourself from speeding up vehicle. The probability of skidding increases when the road is wet or oily. Also, it depends on your tyre grip as well, as older tyres are more prone to skid. Following simple steps and not panicking is the key to control the skidding vehicle. • Generally what happens in a skid is that the rear tyres slip and loose grip. They tend to go in wayward direction thus the driver loses control and results in severe accidents. Reason for slide is majorly sudden braking. A few precaution and use of common sense can prevent the mishap. • First thing is when you see that your car’s back tyres are skidding; don’t just randomly rotate the steering wheel as this random rotation of steering lend the passengers in serious trouble. You need to stay calm and composed irrespective of the danger ahead. • Slowly lift your leg from the accelerator and maneuver to decelerate. For instance, if you see the back tyres running right you need to slowly steer your steering in the right direction. By following this step, the rear tyres will gain control of the surface. The car comes in straight line and you get enough time to position your car’s tyres. You will certainly get the much needed control over your vehicle. • You will be astonished with the working of this trick. Getting nervous, loosing control and moving steering here and there, panicking will drag you in trouble. Be calm as nobody fails until he begins to think so. Car Driving Tips and Advises for Starters • The unforgettable moment of many people’s life is the time when their dad handed over the keys of the car to them. Lifestyle completely turns around and the confidence level climbs up. To enjoy this moment safely and remembering it for good reasons, it’s always advisable to know certain tips before you take on the road. Today we will be listing some driving tips for beginners. • 1) Prepare before you go out • Excitement of driving a car is such that often the first time drivers forget to put seat belts and fail to do other pre-adjustments in their car. Before you start your car, buckle-up the seat belts, adjust mirrors, seats, steering wheel and other settings as per your requirement. • 2) Knowing the Signs
Most of the signs are known to the beginners but you need to be well aware of the signs around roads and streets. Learn these symbols and their meanings so that you are conscious of what’s coming next. • 3) Indicators • Indicators are of prime importance as you might know where you will take next turn but the other drivers around don’t know the direction of your move. So always use indicators every time you turn your vehicle to avoid any mishap. Most of the accidents are caused by neglecting this small yet effective part. • 4) Sound Level • With new car in their hands, teenagers often play music in high volume which is not a great idea while driving as the horns and alarms of other cars cannot be heard in such a loud music. Play music but on a lower level to avoid getting yourself in trouble.
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Few Significant Tricks to Remain Alert Behind The Wheels • Car road trips are always monotonous, especially when it’s long, require daily travelling, there is too much of traffic etc. and these are actually few of the reasons behind the monotony. Of course long distance trips are full of fun and enjoyment if you are travelling with your family but hours of driving can lead to boredom and exhaustion. Even business trips are said to render monotony and lack of interest and it’s not always convenient and easy to stop and rest for a while or take a small break in between the tiring journeys. During a long distance trip, experienced drivers easily come to know the phase of fatigue and when it is grabbing their body, and they understand the safety aspect of driving with the importance of intervention. • There are various conditions that cause fatigue while driving especially for an extended period of time. The motorist is required to stay alert all the time while driving but tiredness is bound to take hold sooner or later depending on the energy level of the driver. Few of the conditions that cause drowsiness or fatigue are adverse weather, night driving, long hours of driving, heavy traffic, driving on the same route, having a heavy meal before driving, lack of sleep etc. So here are few significant tricks for the drivers to stay alert on road while driving. • 1.Change the position of your seating and move yourself with little stretching. Moving your muscles is an ideal way to be alert. • 2.Listen music and turn the radio on for some interactive actions in order to keep your mind alert and body out of fatigue. You can even engage yourself in some of your favorite old recording of jokes or nursery rhymes recited by your children. • 3.Engage yourself in some talks or conversation, converse with the passengers or involve in some general discussions. • 4.Chew a mint gum and enjoy its refreshing taste, sucking fresh mint leaves can actually boost alertness as peppermint and cinnamon cuts fatigue. • 5.Coffee is the best option to keep you alert so grab a strong cup of coffee for that immediate boost. If Coffee is not what’s your preference you can go for any of the caffeinated beverage. • 6.Simple deep breathing and few finger exercises can also make you defeat drowsiness. • 7.Reciting and narrating to oneself enhances alertness and eliminates sleepy feeling. • 8.Lastly if possible, drive only when you are fresh and had enough of good sleep. Starting for a journey early in the morning when you are completely refreshful is the idle time to drive because lack of sleep is the major cause behind drowsiness. Avoid the Risk, Just Don’t Eat & Drink While Driving • Your treasured vehicle is so very important, right, as it takes you to the desired location or to that meeting, which is quite crucial to attend on time. So better carry it safe as it is crafted for some purpose and let that purpose remain same of commuting instead of making it a place to enjoy stuff like eating or drinking. The charm of driving is somewhat distinctive and also requires proper attention so that any road mishappening is avoided. Apart from eliminating any misfortunes, it’s better to keep the eatables away from your vehicle in order to get rid of bad odors, sticky seats and unclean interiors. Imagine how overwhelming it is to drive a refreshing car instead of experiencing cheesy aroma in the car while driving. So avoid eating in the car and maintain its freshness with hygienic aura. Also follow below mentioned tips for keeping your car smell good and refreshing
1.Always keep an air freshener in your car. There are many choices available in the market and you can select any of your favorite aromas. Apart from car fragrance dispensers, it’s good to carry a can of air freshener as well. The best time to spray the air freshener in your car is before locking it up at night. • 2.There are times when you have to eat and drink in the car especially during a long drive or travelling in your vehicle to another city, so better roll down the windows during your snack time to avoid that smell being seized in your interiors. You can even halt for few minutes at any of the nearest park or parking space to have your meal outside the car. • 3.Keep the hand wipes in your car and take use of them for cleaning up any immediate stain on the seat or interiors plus wipe your hands as well so that the dirty hands do not unclean your interiors. Also before grabbing your steering wheel, gear or stereo, make sure that your hands are completely clean and free from dirt. • 4.Vacuum and clean the interiors thoroughly at least once a week so that nothing is left inside the corners and nooks of the car as those leftovers can stink up your vehicle. • 5.Once in a while go for car detailing services and hire a specialized expert who can perform interior detailing job. This will actually help your car get rid of stains, odor and greases, rendering you a fresh glowing car with shining interiors.
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Fabulous Monsoon Driving Tips to Make Your Long Drive Safe & Pleasurable • The monsoon has arrived and now is the right time to make your precious car ready for all those choked potholes filled with dirty water and filth. And your car, which is serving you from so many years, also needs to get ready for the monsoon driving so that it can skip the sudden breakdown and makes your rainy day a time to enjoy rather than a regretful event of your car’s break down day. So before your car encounters the rough and wet terrains better make it prepared for all those monsoon days. • First you need to check the wipers of the car. Car wipers are the most neglected part of a car and people always think that it would operate absolutely fine in any season, however that is not true because they too need care especially at the time of monsoon. And so cleaning the wiper at the time of washing the car is essential so that they do not get jammed and the twigs or little branches caught in the blades are removed. This will actually make the wiper blades work efficiently during the heavy rains or monsoons. Carrying a newspaper to clean the glass for optimum visibility is great plus make sure that the washer fluid is topped up because it’s the great life saving element for the monsoons. And if your car is new and facing the monsoon rains for the first time then drive slowly as the wheels require little time to obtain traction on wet roads. • Tires are the next to be watched. On wet roads, especially in the initial days of rainy season it’s difficult for the tires to grip the road effectively due to less friction. And therefore it’s important to check the tread life of the tires before going out for a drive because your vehicle may slide cause of imbalance. So check the tires for sure and also maintain sufficiently enough tread life, about 2-3 mm. Also see that the correct tire pressure is maintained at all times as per your manufacturer’s details mentioned in the manual. Proper aligning of the wheels is also crucial before the rainfall gets heavier. • Next you have to check the car’s rubber beadings and mounts near the door frame that actually prevent the rain water from entering inside the car. But overtime they do get spoilt and beading are worn out so before the monsoon season arrives, just fix them properly and it can easily done by you with the help of a fevistick. But incase if you are not able to fix them then better take your car to an authorized dealer in order to replace the rubber beadings. Teen Driving Safety Tips • Teenage is that time of life when bravery is at the peak. Even on the road. Teenagers often do not care about their own lives. Limited experience in driving is the root cause of teen car accidents. While the process of getting a license may be extensive and every effort is made to teach teenagers about the lots of risks involved in driving, there are many of them on the road who forgets it all in a wink. Teens must be very careful and follow various safety tipswhile driving. Here are a few Tips for Safe Teen Driving. • 1.Do not use your cell phone while driving unless you’re equipped with a hands-free device.Pull off the road if you must take or make calls. .
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road. 3.Obey the speed limit, driving too fast gives you less time to react or stop. Leave early for your destination to avoid speeding or driving in a hurry. Excess speed is a major cause of teenage accidents. • 4.Avoid empty gossiping when travelling with friends. While doing a conversation is not a threat but drawing attention from driving to chit chat is a bad thing. It is vital that the driver is alert always to avoid any impending risks. • 5.Do not drive when angry or upset. Emotions can interfere with safe driving. Ensure that no matter how angry you are you must cool down before you hit the road. • 6.Don’t comb your hair or put on make-up, even if you are stopped at traffic lights as it may grab your attention. • 7.Don’t drink and drive, and don’t travel with anyone who has been drinking . As a teen you are not allowed to be driving with any drug or alcohol as it can impair driving and judgment. • 8.Set up your music system before starting the car and keep the volume down. Singing with loud music and changing the song or station are two of the main reasons teenagers get into accidents. These activities can take your attention away from driving. • Vehicle crashes are the prime cause of deaths for teens. If you do not pay your full attention to driving a vehicle, bad things can happen very quickly. Keep your attention focused on driving and enjoy your ride.
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Guide to Safe Driving In the Rain • Driving in the rain is not as easy as driving under a clear weather. When the road is wet, the tires lose their grip on the road and your perception is considerably reduced – it is harder to see other vehicles, road signs and the road itself. In case you get into this situation, try to drive the car carefully. Here are some tips for arriving at your destination safely if you must travel when the weather is less than favorable. • 1.The first tip to consider when faced with rain is to maintain your speed at a moderate level. This would protect you since the roads are more slippery due to the flowing water. • 2.Turn on your headlights even in a light rain. It helps you see the road as well as let other drivers to know your presence from a distance and avoid an accident. • 3.Stay toward the middle lane as water tends to puddle in the outside lanes. If you go through these large puddles, you may be harming your engine by allowing water to splatter into it. • 4.Try to stay away from large tires vehicles such as trucks and buses. The tires of these vehicles can cause a larger amount of water to spray from them, which could impair your vision. Be careful when passing them as well; if you must overtake, do so safely and quickly. • 5.Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. If the rain becomes too heavy that you can barely see the car in front of you, pull over to a safe place and wait until the rain subsides. • 6.Make sure that the windshield wipers are in working condition before you drive against the falling rain. Ensure to change the wiper blades when needed. This tool offers greater visibility even with the heavy rainstorm. • 7.Brake earlier with lesser force than you would normally. This increases the stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and signals to the driver behind that you’re slowing down. • 8.Make sure to prepare your car for the drive if you know that you are going to be driving in rainy conditions. Apply a coat of rain-repellent on your windshield, as it will improve your visibility in the rain. Also be sure that windshield wiper fluid bottle is full, as this can help you to remove any dirt that may come from the wet road conditions. • The best possible way to reduce the chances of mishap in rain is to stay at home as far as possible. But this is not always possible. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to drive in rains. By keeping the above tips in mind, you can at least have a great chance of having a safe drive in the downpours. Top 10 Tips To Avoid Distraction While Driving Driving is a luxurious and comfortable experience, which is very pleasant until you get distracted and your journey ends up in a fatal mishap causing you to your grave. Some distractions we create ourselves and others merely enter our area of influence when we are not paying attention. Dealing
with distractions while we are driving is part of the responsibility of being a safe driver. So today we are going to talk about some tips on how to avoid distraction while driving. 1. 1.Never use a cell phone while driving even for seeing who is calling / reading a text.If you must use your mobile phone, find a safe place to pull over to do so. 2. 2.Avoid doing multi-tasks while driving. Do not do activities like applying makeup, adjusting your music system, combing your hairs, taking your coat off or changing clothes. 3. 3.Never read or write whilst driving. Pull over if you need to read or use a map. 4. 4.Don’t eat or drink while driving. Doing these things actually could be the cause of a big problem. 5. 5.Listen music at a reasonable volume and combat the urge to dance. Keeping volume too loud or using earplugs or headphones while on the road can be distracting and can prevent you from hearing a warning or the siren of emergency vehicles. 6. 6.Roll the windows down for increased speed awareness. 7. 7.Put seat belts on your kids or engage the child locks, and know that you can quietly concentrate on the road regardless of how much they try to rile you up. 8. 8.Avoid lighting up or putting out cigarette, or coping with falling ash while driving. 9. 9.Don’t retrieve something from the floor or back seat as it can draw your attention from the road. 10. 10.Don’t attract in sceneries. Concentrate on driving. 11. If you’re able to avoid distractions by keeping your concentration on your driving, you’ll reduce the likelihood of being involved with an accident. You and also the other passengers are going to be pleased you probably did. Tips for Safe Driving At Night Driving at night or at dusk can be extremely challenging and dangerous too due to low visibility. Low visibility directly affects color recognition and depth perception and this in turn causes car accident. It is a well-established fact that road accidents are three times greater at night than during daytime. However, there are several ways to effectively reduce the risks of night driving. Below are some tips that can improve your safety in the dark for both drivers and pedestrians. • 1.First tip is to prepare your car for driving at night. Clean the signal lights, headlights, and taillights once a week. While driving, turn them on 1 hour before sunset and keep them on 1 hour after sunrise for maximum visibility. • 2.Refrain from flashing your high beams at a vehicle that has their high beams on; this will lessen their visibility and is much more likely to cause an accident. • 3.Make sure that all the exterior lights of your car are in proper working order so that others can see you clearly. • 4.Don’t stare directly at the oncoming headlights as it will further impair your night vision, even after the vehicle has gone. • 5.Keep all interior lights off. Any kind of light inside the car will seem very bright and will make it more difficult to see. • 6.Adjust your side or rearview mirror to avoid the glare of headlights from a vehicle following you. • 7.Also keep the windshield and windows of your car clean as dust deposited on them can cause glare that further decreases visibility. • 8.Driving at night is more exhausting than day driving. So, make sure that there is proper ventilation inside the car and you also take regular breaks in between in the case of a long ride. • 9.Don’t drink and drive. Not only does alcohol harshly impair your driving ability, but it also acts as a depressant. You should also avoid smoking when you drive because Smoke’s nicotine and carbon monoxide hampers night vision. • 10.Ensure to lock doors and roll up windows of your car. Do not talk or allow strangers ride with you becausemost cases of crime occur at night. • 11.Keep your car in tip-top condition for maximum safety. Regularly check tire pressure, fluid levels and brake pads. • By following these tips, you can defend yourself, your passengers, and other people on the road after the sun goes down. Have a safe trip! Tips for a Safe and Happy Long Drive
It would be pleasure to have time for trips and long drives, right? You will be able to relax and take your mind off from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. While travelling, you want to ensure that everything will go perfectly as planned. If in case you will be embarking on a long drive, here are a few tips for a hassle free journey to your destination. • The health of your car is of extreme importance when you are going on a long drive. Before proceeding with your journey, check your car thoroughly. Check the tires, including the spare and make sure that it has sufficient air pressure before you leave your home. Check the steering, brakes and car engine. Make sure your fuel tank is full. Finally, ensure that the horn, signal lights, headlights and wipers are working in good condition. Stock your car with emergency kit and tools so you will be ready for anything. • Before leaving, it is also advisable to check the coolant and the battery of your car. If the coolant of your car’s engine is not working well, it may harm your engine. When it comes to battery, it typically lasts for 3- 5 years only; depending on how well you maintain it. So if you are planning for a long journey and you know the battery is on its fourth year or fifth already, it is wise to go with a new spare battery or even replace it before your trip. • Don’t drive continuously without a break. You as well as your vehicle need some rest. Fatigue reduces your concentration, can make you less tolerant of other drivers and increase your risk of an accident. Pull over and take breaks every two or three hours, even if you don’t feel sleepy. Take a snack, stretch your legs, and get some fresh air by walking around. If needed, take a quick nap, 2 cups of coffee or high energy caffeinated drinks and turning the radio on might also help. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals, which can make you sluggish. • The above tips will not just ensure that your tour will be hassle free; you will also be able to reach your destination safely. Eight Smart Tips for Using Cell Phones While Driving • There was a time when traffic, seat belts, alcohol or any other kind of drugs were the only main concerns when it came to safe journey. Unhappily with the advent of advanced technology, a small gizmo called a “cell phone” has easily made its position to the top of the list. • Nowadays, whether it is your relative, friend, a doctor, a professor or even your gardener, they all seem to have one thing in common-cell phones! As the use of these phones increases, leading to a concern that cell phone use while driving increases accidents. Evidence shows that almost each day 1 out of 4 road accidents occur as a result of using cell phones while driving. Such a trouble can be avoided by simply keeping a few tips in mind. • 1.Before you start your car,ensure that you have replied any expected calls or incoming text messages. • 2.Use your cell phone only for necessary calls and keep conversations short and unemotional, especially in adverse weather and road conditions, residential areas and heavy traffic. • 3.Tell the person you are talking to that you are at the wheel. Hang up or ask them to hold on if driving conditions require your complete attention. • 4.Avoid dialing while driving. Use the redial or speed dial feature of your cell phone for simple, one-touch dialing. And if you must dial manually, do so only when the car is not moving. • 5.Keep your phone within easy reach so you won’t need to take your eyes off the road. • 6.Don’t read or send text messages while driving. Taking your eyes off the road can cause collision. Try to pull over where it’s safe to do so if you must text. • 7.Activate the voice mail on your cell phone so you don’t miss any call. • 8.If you must answer a call while driving, get a hands-free headset. But remember to attach your hands free to your phone and the other end carefully fixed in your ear before starting the car. • By following these very simple suggestions you can make your journey safer and more enjoyable! Tips to Consider Before Starting the Engine of Your Car Driving your car gives you responsibility to drive safely, not only for the passengers in your car, but for pedestrians and other drivers on the road. And as a driver your responsibility starts when you are about to start the engine of your car. • To ensure a safe and happy journey, consider doing the following before starting the engine. • 1.Ensure the area around your car is clear and free of obstacles. • 2.Check fluid levels such as coolant, engine oil, window washer fluid, and brake fluid as often as possible, at least whenever you refuel.
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3.Make sure that all lenses and windows especially the side mirrors are clean. 4.Visually check the tires before starting the engine. If any tire looks flat, do not drive the car. Even if all the tires seem okay, you should check their pressure. • 5.Lock your car doors. • 6.Adjust your seat to be more comfortable, yet can still reach all of the car’s controls. • 7.Adjust the position of outside mirror until the side of the car just disappears. • 8.Fasten the seat belt of the car and just ensure that you hear a clicking sound. • 9.Check all the warning lights and gauges are working when you start the engine. • 10.And, lastly ensure that the gear is in “Neutral” position when you are using a manual transmission and in “Park” position if you have an automatic transmission. • So these are a few tips to consider before starting the engine. Follow them and enjoy the ride .
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Tips To Prevent an Accident When the Car Brakes Fail • All of you must be surprising what kind of topic is this. Just ask anyone who has had the misfortune of having his car brakes failed and you will realize why I am talking about this topic. Almost every driver learns how to change a tire, but how many of you know how to stop a car if brakes failed. Only just a few, correct! • If you can stop your car without brakes, you just might head off an awful accident. You may or may not have advanced warning that your brakes will stop working; so be prepared for such an emergency by following the steps below. • 1.The first tip, don’t panic. Stay calm. This will help you focus and tackle the situation in a better way. • 2.Keep your eyes on the road and continue to steer. Avoid going in regions where there is pedestrians, heavy traffic or some dangerous obstacles. In case you enter in a heavy traffic area, then warn the pedestrians and other drivers by turning your hazard lights on. Plus, you can even honk the horn to make others aware that there is a problem. • 3.Another tip is to pump the brakes several times so that enough pressure builds up in the braking system to help you stop the vehicle. Although this may take a time, do not give up hope and keep trying. • 4.Now, shift to the lowest gear as it helps slow you by using your engine to sluggish the car. If you have a manual transmission, downshift rapidly. • 5.Never forget to use the parking/emergency brake in such a condition. Don’t push or pull it suddenly, otherwise you might lose control of the vehicle completely. Apply the brake slowly and steadily. It is best to use the emergency brake after shifting the car in lowest gear. • 6.Use friction to reduce the speed of vehicle. You can move the car towards the places that have dirt or gravel. However, be very careful while using friction, as sudden change of terrain can cause a car to skid. • 7.If all these methods fail to work, it is the time to search for shrubbery and small trees. Try to put your car through the center of a line of saplings or shrubs, being careful not to choose a tree that is too heavy for your vehicle to go through. • 8.Hit the back of another car but it should not be your first choice. If you’re going to do it, try to warn the driver of that car by honking the horn. Simultaneously, try to strike a car that is running at the similar speed as you are and strike the back. • Once you manage to stop the car, do not try to drive it again until you are sure the problem is solved. • 4 Proven Tips to Improve Your Parking Skills • 0digg • Comments • Whether you live in a small town or a metro city, being able to drive safely should be a priority. The complicated part of driving is parking of course. With the rising number of cars and the lack of parking space makes, the situation even worse. This is the reason why bumps and scrapes are quite common when parking your car which really turns you off. Next time when you park somewhere, keep the following tips in mind to maintain your car properly. • 1.For parking, First and the foremost thing you need to do is to reduce the speed to minimum when you have found the place. Then, decide whether you want to go reverse or nose first. Go slowly
as this greatly decreases your chance for mistake. In addition, it will get you time to think all your movements and correct your mistakes on the go. • 2.While parking your car, leave enough space between your car and adjacent cars. This will help the fellow drivers to move their car out of park easily and without striking yours. Parking sensors, at both ends front and back, will also help you park more perfectly in no time. • 3.In packed parking lots, drivers get competitive for parking space. This can be very risky. Keeping your vehicle in control is important at all times. Don’t show an offensive behavior while parking your vehicle. This can annoy other car drivers sharing the same parking region. • 4.Don’t ignore things that make the job of parking easier. If you’re moving backwards, turn around and look behind you; if you’re moving forward, look straight ahead of you. Also ensure that your fellow drivers are aware of your presence. Hint them properly and clearly so that they can let you space to park. Give parking place to others also. • No one likes having their cars scratched or bumped from different sides. Follow the above tips to make your car look brand new always. • Safe Driving Tips: Safe Drive Stay Alive • 0digg • 0 Comments • Statistics shows that road accidents are one of the major causes of death today. However accidents, by nature, are inevitable, there is at least something you can do to prevent their occurrence. Below are some safe driving tips which could prevent accidents from happening. • 1.The first rule is simple: don’t drive too fast than you are comfortable with! • 2.Always obey traffic signals and rules. This includes do not jump the red light, never drink and drive and wearing a seat belt at all times. • 3.Do not change lane suddenly while driving. Give the correct indication to your fellow drivers in order to let them know that you want to take a turn or change lane. • 4.Keep optimum distance from the vehicles ahead when you are driving at high speed as this will allow you to stop in time if urgent braking is required. • 5.Do not allow any interruptions like using mobile phone, listening to high volume music and talking to fellow passengers. • 6.Drive slowly during rain and foggy conditions. Turn on wipers along with headlights whenever it starts raining. • 7.While driving on the highway, make sure you keep proper distance from heavy vehicles as they might not be able to stop suddenly. • 8.Do not overtake other vehicles unless you are absolutely sure you can do so without harming yourself or others. Don’t speed past a bus which has just stopped to depart passengers as people trying to cross the road will be blinded due to the static vehicle. • 9.Take adequate rest while going for long drive to prevent exhaustion and fatigue. • 10.Shift into first gear and use the emergency break when you park your car. Shift into reverse if you are parking on a downward slant. • If these tips are kept in mind when you taking your vehicle out chances are there that you will reach home safe and sound to be with your loved ones.
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Always wear your seat belt and make sure all passengers buckle up, too. Adjust your car's headrest to a height behind your head-on your nect to minimize whiplash in case you're in an accident. Never try to fit more people in the car than you have seat belts for them to use. Obey the speed limits, Going too fast gives you less time to stop or react. Excess speed is one of the main causes of teenage accidents. Don't run red lights. Use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn or to change lanes. Turn it on to give the cars behind you enough time to react before you take the action. Also, make sure the signals turns off after you've completed the action. When light turns green, make sure intersection clears before you go Don't drive like you own the road; drive like you own the car. Make sure your windshield is clean. At sun rise and sun set, light reflecting off your dirty windshield can momentarily blind you from seeing what's going on. Don't blast the radio. You might miss hearing a siren or a horn that could warn you of possible trouble. Make sure your garage door is completely open before backing out of it. Drive into your garage straight, not on an angle.
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Make sure your car has gas in it. Don't ride around with the gauge on empty who knows where you might get stranded. Don't drink and drive, and don't ride with anyone who has been drinking. Call parents or friends to take you home if you need a ride. Don't take drugs or drive if you've taken any. Don't ride with anyone who has been using drugs. Even some over the counter drugs can make you drowsy. Check label for warnings. Don't drive with small children or even small teenage friends as passengers in a front seat that has a passenger-side air bag. They should be buckled up in the back seat. Recent transportation studies show that small children may be injured by the air bags even in low impact collisions. (Actually, it's safer not to drive with friends and kids in the car when you're learning to drive. They can be distracting.) Don't talk on the car phone, put on make-up, comb your hair, or eat while driving. People who talk on car phones while driving are four times more likely to have an accident. If you need to make a call, pull off the road to a safe spot and park. Don't leave your car in cruise control when you're driving late at night or when you're tired. If you fall asleep at the wheel, the car will crash at the speed you've set your control to maintain. Don't fiddle with the radio while you are driving. It's better to wait until you can pull over and stop because even taking your focus off the road for a few seconds could lead to an accident. Use good quality tireand make sure they are inflated to the right pressure (check your owners manual for what is right for your tires and car). Maintain your car. Bald tires, a slipping transmission, or a hesitant engine could lead to accidents Use headlights during daylight driving, especially on long stretches of desert highway and rural roads to make you more visible to oncoming drivers. Watch out for potholes, especially after bad weather Be on the lookout for motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians When driving to a new place, get complete directions before you go. Figure out what exits you need to take before hand. If your car has been parked outside during a snow storm, check the exhaust pipes to make sure they are clear before starting up the car.
What drivers should know about sharing the road with Motorcycles
• • • • • • Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance, say 3 or 4 seconds. At intersections, predict a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change. Make sure a motorcycle’s signal is for real. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of wind, road debris, and passing vehicles. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off. Because of its small size a motorcycle seems to be moving faster than it really is. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden by objects inside or outside a car (door posts, mirrors, passengers, bushes, fences, bridges, blind spots, etc.). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you’re changing lanes, pulling out of your driveway, making a left turn across traffic, or turning at intersections. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes quick stopping difficult. Allow a motorcyclist more following distance Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle’s better characteristics, but only at slower speeds and with good road conditions. Don’t expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way. Carrying a passenger complicates a motorcyclist’s task. Balance is more difficult. Stopping distance is increased. Maneuverability is reduced. Predict more problems when you see two on a motorcycle, especially near intersections.
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Mirrors are smaller on a motorcycle and are usually convex, thus giving a motorcyclist a smaller image of you and making you seem farther back than you really are. Keep at least a three or four second space cushion when following a motorcyclist. • There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don’t "recognize" a motorcycle and ignore it (usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection. • At night, single headlights and taillights of motorcycles can blend into the lights of other traffic. Those "odd" lights could be a motorcycle. Tips on Driving In the Country • Watch out for deer and other large and small animals. If you see a deer approaching, slow down and flash your lights repeatedly. Often, the deer will run away. • Also, if you see one deer, watch out for others close by the often travel in pairs or groups. • Watch out for pigs, chickens, cows, and skunks, too. • When driving in the desert, watch out for animals like camels. • If you get an insect like a fly or a bee in your car, don't try to kill it while you're driving! It could take your attention off the road and you could crash. Instead, pull over and park as soon as possible and get the bug out of the car or ask a passenger to take care of it Tips on Driving In Bad Weather • Turn your headlights on anytime you need to turn your windshield wipers on in rain, fog, sleet, freezing rain, or snow. It will help your visibility and also help other drivers see you. • In winter, keep an ice scraper with a brush in your car in case it snows or sleets. Also check that you have wiper fluid/deicer in your car. If it gets messy while you are out, these will come in handy. • Double the space you normally leave between you and the next car. You'll need more space to stop on slick roads. • Brake gently • Make sure your exhaust tail pipe is clear if you've had to dig your car out of snow or ice or if you've backed into a snow bank. If your tail pipe is blocked you could get sick or die from carbon monoxide poisoning. • When driving on slippery surfaces like ice or snow use gentle pressure on the accelerator pedal when starting. If your wheels start to spin, let up on the accelerator until traction returns. • Check that windshield washer works-you may need it in snow and sleet. • Watch out for severe weather warnings before you drive. If a strong storm come on while you're on the road and it's raining too hard to see, try to find a safe place to pull over until the worst of the rain is over. If you see a tornado coming your way, safety experts suggest you find shelter or if that's not possible, then get out of car and find a ditch to take cover in, protecting your head and neck. It's hard to outrun a tornado. • Braking in bad weather can be tricky. When braking on wet roads: • If you have ABS (anti-lock) brakes, do not pump brakes • If you skid with non ABS brakes and your wheels lock up, let up on the brakes to unlock the wheels, then brake gently. • Listen to radio traffic reports and adjust your travel plans accordingly. • Keep windows and windshield clear. Make sure wipers are working. • Leave a window open a little bit to keep windshield from fogging up and to give you fresh air. • Watch for danger spots ahead. You've probably heard that bridges and overpasses may freeze before the roads do. • When starting out in bad weather, test your brakes to see how far it takes you to stop. • If you are stuck in ice or snow, try putting your floor mats under the edge of the tires to give them traction Tips On Parallel Parking Learning how to parallel park is one of the hardest skills for new drivers to learn. • Signal and pull up approx. 3 feet away from the car you want to park behind, aligning your rear tires with the other car's rear bumper. • Put car into REVERSE, and turn wheels ALL THE WAY to the RIGHT.
Slowly back-up until you are at a 45 degree angle. STOP. Turn the wheels ALL THE WAY to the LEFT. Slowly back-up until you are parallel with the curb. If done correctly you should be less then 12 inches from the curb. Practice will improve your judgment. Select a space that is at least six feet longer than your car. Flash your brake lights and put on your turn signal before you pull in. Always look back to check traffic. Take it slow and ease into the spot. Exiting a parallel parking space • Back-up straight as far as you can go without touching the car behind. • Turn your wheels all the way to the left (in the U.S.) Then make sure that you put your car in drive. • Put on your turn signal. • Check traffic, including your blind spot. • Make sure your right fender has enough room to clear the car in front of you. • Turn wheels slowly to the right when you are halfway out of the parking space.
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Things to remember while going for a test drive Test drive is the integral part of car purchase. Whenever you plan to buy a new or used car, test drive helps you to determine the pros and cons of the car, thereby, helping you to examine whether the test driven vehicle would suit according to your need or not. Test drive can be considered as the best way to explore the actual benefits and shortcomings of the car. This is the reason why all the auto-experts suggest to test drive the car prior you go for its purchase. Here are some general things that you should always remember while you go for test drive:• 1)First of all you need to check your necessities and your budget, prior you plan for the test drive. Go to the dealer and look for the suitable cars in your budget. If the first dealer or available cars are not satisfactory, try for some other dealers or other brand cars in your budget. For e.g. if you are not satisfied with Chevrolet Beat, you can have a look at some other competing cars like Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Ritz, Hyundai i10, Nissan Micra etc. • 2)Shortlist the cars that you have planned to test drive. We advise you to test drive all the preferred vehicles within a time span of two to three days as it would help you judge the differences amongst all the cars quite easily. Ensure that you have ample of time while you go for the test drive so that you can give more time on handling & driving the car, rather than taking just one round of drive. • 3)Always make sure that you concentrate on driving while you go for test drive. Sometimes, the sales person might intend to tell you some interesting facts about the car, but you can simply ask him to tell information about the car as and when you are done with test drive. • 4)Make sure that you test drive the car both on city streets and on highways. Change the lanes on the road, check the handling, examine the air-conditioner and see how the steering and brakes work. Always check the road visibility from the car. • 5)It is advisable to go for the test drive with someone who has bit of knowledge about the cars. He might notice some additional facts about the car that you might not have noticed. Moreover, you can ask him to sit on the rear seat and make him examine the comforts levels. • 6)Test drive more than one car in the minimum span of time slot. This would help you to find out comparisons amongst all the models and choose the best one from all the test driven vehicles. Wintry Fog Is Here for a While, So Chuck It off with Few Simple Tricks • Winters of 2011-12 have arrived and it’s time for some cozy blazer and hot coffee. And if you are planning for that early morning or late night drive to attend that special vigil or your work requires you to travel at these foggy hours then you require some careful driving tips. To shrug off the fog in winters and be safe while driving, there some simple do it yourself points to prepare your car before you take it out for a ride. • During foggy winter days, it’s become difficult to maintain a clear visibility while driving and thus we all need to be very careful in tackling the hazy road ahead. And here we are listing some
significant do-it-yourself things to get that visibility clear in foggy season in order to have flawless and stress-free ride. • • Check your car’s headlights first – A good bright headlight plays a major role while driving in foggy nights so ensure that they have adequate lighting capability. If possible make use of BiXenons or High Intensity Discharges for proper light. But incase if your car is engrafted with Halogen lights then make sure that the headlights are thoroughly cleaned with ample of lighting capacity to enlighten the foggy road ahead. You can also make use of some other affordable lighting equipment to enhance the capacity of light without worrying about alterations of headlights and lamps. NOTE: Never use high beam light while driving because that will only reduce the visibility power. • • Car’s windshield wipers need attention – You must be wondering why you need wipers in winters. But you will surely require them for shedding the moisture or a layer of icing that coats the windshield. So oil your wipers or change them if required to clean of the rear and front glass while driving. • • Check defoggers proper functioning – It’s essential to examine that your car’s front and rear defoggers are effectively functioning or not. Properly check out the condition of defoggers and if required, replace them. For defogging your car’s windscreen, better turn the vehicle’s circulation on fresh mode with heat on. Basically the cool breeze entering in the car cabin will become warmer plus you’ll save a lot of fuel. • • Significance of fog lamps during misty days – It’s a very critical point to ensure that your car’s fog lamps are working fine. If you don’t have fog lamps in your car and there is space to get them, better install. Also make sure that the fog lamps you go for are efficient and capable of producing enough light. Also make a note that instead of white fog lamps, which are totally ineffective use multi-colored or yellow fog lamps. • So better keep these valuable tips in mind for that safe and secured drive in foggy climate. Controlling a car while skidding • While driving your car, you never know when the car will skid; hence it is advisable to drive slowly. But you can’t resist yourself from speeding up vehicle. The probability of skidding increases when the road is wet or oily. Also, it depends on your tyre grip as well, as older tyres are more prone to skid. Following simple steps and not panicking is the key to control the skidding vehicle. • Generally what happens in a skid is that the rear tyres slip and loose grip. They tend to go in wayward direction thus the driver loses control and results in severe accidents. Reason for slide is majorly sudden braking. A few precaution and use of common sense can prevent the mishap. • First thing is when you see that your car’s back tyres are skidding; don’t just randomly rotate the steering wheel as this random rotation of steering lend the passengers in serious trouble. You need to stay calm and composed irrespective of the danger ahead. • Slowly lift your leg from the accelerator and maneuver to decelerate. For instance, if you see the back tyres running right you need to slowly steer your steering in the right direction. By following this step, the rear tyres will gain control of the surface. The car comes in straight line and you get enough time to position your car’s tyres. You will certainly get the much needed control over your vehicle. • You will be astonished with the working of this trick. Getting nervous, loosing control and moving steering here and there, panicking will drag you in trouble. Be calm as nobody fails until he begins to think so. Car Driving Tips and Advises for Starters • The unforgettable moment of many people’s life is the time when their dad handed over the keys of the car to them. Lifestyle completely turns around and the confidence level climbs up. To enjoy this moment safely and remembering it for good reasons, it’s always advisable to know certain tips before you take on the road. Today we will be listing some driving tips for beginners. • 1) Prepare before you go out • Excitement of driving a car is such that often the first time drivers forget to put seat belts and fail to do other pre-adjustments in their car. Before you start your car, buckle-up the seat belts, adjust mirrors, seats, steering wheel and other settings as per your requirement. • 2) Knowing the Signs
Most of the signs are known to the beginners but you need to be well aware of the signs around roads and streets. Learn these symbols and their meanings so that you are conscious of what’s coming next. • 3) Indicators • Indicators are of prime importance as you might know where you will take next turn but the other drivers around don’t know the direction of your move. So always use indicators every time you turn your vehicle to avoid any mishap. Most of the accidents are caused by neglecting this small yet effective part. • 4) Sound Level • With new car in their hands, teenagers often play music in high volume which is not a great idea while driving as the horns and alarms of other cars cannot be heard in such a loud music. Play music but on a lower level to avoid getting yourself in trouble.
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Few Significant Tricks to Remain Alert Behind The Wheels • Car road trips are always monotonous, especially when it’s long, require daily travelling, there is too much of traffic etc. and these are actually few of the reasons behind the monotony. Of course long distance trips are full of fun and enjoyment if you are travelling with your family but hours of driving can lead to boredom and exhaustion. Even business trips are said to render monotony and lack of interest and it’s not always convenient and easy to stop and rest for a while or take a small break in between the tiring journeys. During a long distance trip, experienced drivers easily come to know the phase of fatigue and when it is grabbing their body, and they understand the safety aspect of driving with the importance of intervention. • There are various conditions that cause fatigue while driving especially for an extended period of time. The motorist is required to stay alert all the time while driving but tiredness is bound to take hold sooner or later depending on the energy level of the driver. Few of the conditions that cause drowsiness or fatigue are adverse weather, night driving, long hours of driving, heavy traffic, driving on the same route, having a heavy meal before driving, lack of sleep etc. So here are few significant tricks for the drivers to stay alert on road while driving. • 1.Change the position of your seating and move yourself with little stretching. Moving your muscles is an ideal way to be alert. • 2.Listen music and turn the radio on for some interactive actions in order to keep your mind alert and body out of fatigue. You can even engage yourself in some of your favorite old recording of jokes or nursery rhymes recited by your children. • 3.Engage yourself in some talks or conversation, converse with the passengers or involve in some general discussions. • 4.Chew a mint gum and enjoy its refreshing taste, sucking fresh mint leaves can actually boost alertness as peppermint and cinnamon cuts fatigue. • 5.Coffee is the best option to keep you alert so grab a strong cup of coffee for that immediate boost. If Coffee is not what’s your preference you can go for any of the caffeinated beverage. • 6.Simple deep breathing and few finger exercises can also make you defeat drowsiness. • 7.Reciting and narrating to oneself enhances alertness and eliminates sleepy feeling. • 8.Lastly if possible, drive only when you are fresh and had enough of good sleep. Starting for a journey early in the morning when you are completely refreshful is the idle time to drive because lack of sleep is the major cause behind drowsiness. Avoid the Risk, Just Don’t Eat & Drink While Driving • Your treasured vehicle is so very important, right, as it takes you to the desired location or to that meeting, which is quite crucial to attend on time. So better carry it safe as it is crafted for some purpose and let that purpose remain same of commuting instead of making it a place to enjoy stuff like eating or drinking. The charm of driving is somewhat distinctive and also requires proper attention so that any road mishappening is avoided. Apart from eliminating any misfortunes, it’s better to keep the eatables away from your vehicle in order to get rid of bad odors, sticky seats and unclean interiors. Imagine how overwhelming it is to drive a refreshing car instead of experiencing cheesy aroma in the car while driving. So avoid eating in the car and maintain its freshness with hygienic aura. Also follow below mentioned tips for keeping your car smell good and refreshing
1.Always keep an air freshener in your car. There are many choices available in the market and you can select any of your favorite aromas. Apart from car fragrance dispensers, it’s good to carry a can of air freshener as well. The best time to spray the air freshener in your car is before locking it up at night. • 2.There are times when you have to eat and drink in the car especially during a long drive or travelling in your vehicle to another city, so better roll down the windows during your snack time to avoid that smell being seized in your interiors. You can even halt for few minutes at any of the nearest park or parking space to have your meal outside the car. • 3.Keep the hand wipes in your car and take use of them for cleaning up any immediate stain on the seat or interiors plus wipe your hands as well so that the dirty hands do not unclean your interiors. Also before grabbing your steering wheel, gear or stereo, make sure that your hands are completely clean and free from dirt. • 4.Vacuum and clean the interiors thoroughly at least once a week so that nothing is left inside the corners and nooks of the car as those leftovers can stink up your vehicle. • 5.Once in a while go for car detailing services and hire a specialized expert who can perform interior detailing job. This will actually help your car get rid of stains, odor and greases, rendering you a fresh glowing car with shining interiors.
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Fabulous Monsoon Driving Tips to Make Your Long Drive Safe & Pleasurable • The monsoon has arrived and now is the right time to make your precious car ready for all those choked potholes filled with dirty water and filth. And your car, which is serving you from so many years, also needs to get ready for the monsoon driving so that it can skip the sudden breakdown and makes your rainy day a time to enjoy rather than a regretful event of your car’s break down day. So before your car encounters the rough and wet terrains better make it prepared for all those monsoon days. • First you need to check the wipers of the car. Car wipers are the most neglected part of a car and people always think that it would operate absolutely fine in any season, however that is not true because they too need care especially at the time of monsoon. And so cleaning the wiper at the time of washing the car is essential so that they do not get jammed and the twigs or little branches caught in the blades are removed. This will actually make the wiper blades work efficiently during the heavy rains or monsoons. Carrying a newspaper to clean the glass for optimum visibility is great plus make sure that the washer fluid is topped up because it’s the great life saving element for the monsoons. And if your car is new and facing the monsoon rains for the first time then drive slowly as the wheels require little time to obtain traction on wet roads. • Tires are the next to be watched. On wet roads, especially in the initial days of rainy season it’s difficult for the tires to grip the road effectively due to less friction. And therefore it’s important to check the tread life of the tires before going out for a drive because your vehicle may slide cause of imbalance. So check the tires for sure and also maintain sufficiently enough tread life, about 2-3 mm. Also see that the correct tire pressure is maintained at all times as per your manufacturer’s details mentioned in the manual. Proper aligning of the wheels is also crucial before the rainfall gets heavier. • Next you have to check the car’s rubber beadings and mounts near the door frame that actually prevent the rain water from entering inside the car. But overtime they do get spoilt and beading are worn out so before the monsoon season arrives, just fix them properly and it can easily done by you with the help of a fevistick. But incase if you are not able to fix them then better take your car to an authorized dealer in order to replace the rubber beadings. Teen Driving Safety Tips • Teenage is that time of life when bravery is at the peak. Even on the road. Teenagers often do not care about their own lives. Limited experience in driving is the root cause of teen car accidents. While the process of getting a license may be extensive and every effort is made to teach teenagers about the lots of risks involved in driving, there are many of them on the road who forgets it all in a wink. Teens must be very careful and follow various safety tipswhile driving. Here are a few Tips for Safe Teen Driving. • 1.Do not use your cell phone while driving unless you’re equipped with a hands-free device.Pull off the road if you must take or make calls. .
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2.Don’t send or read text messages while driving. Doing so diverts your attention from the
road. 3.Obey the speed limit, driving too fast gives you less time to react or stop. Leave early for your destination to avoid speeding or driving in a hurry. Excess speed is a major cause of teenage accidents. • 4.Avoid empty gossiping when travelling with friends. While doing a conversation is not a threat but drawing attention from driving to chit chat is a bad thing. It is vital that the driver is alert always to avoid any impending risks. • 5.Do not drive when angry or upset. Emotions can interfere with safe driving. Ensure that no matter how angry you are you must cool down before you hit the road. • 6.Don’t comb your hair or put on make-up, even if you are stopped at traffic lights as it may grab your attention. • 7.Don’t drink and drive, and don’t travel with anyone who has been drinking . As a teen you are not allowed to be driving with any drug or alcohol as it can impair driving and judgment. • 8.Set up your music system before starting the car and keep the volume down. Singing with loud music and changing the song or station are two of the main reasons teenagers get into accidents. These activities can take your attention away from driving. • Vehicle crashes are the prime cause of deaths for teens. If you do not pay your full attention to driving a vehicle, bad things can happen very quickly. Keep your attention focused on driving and enjoy your ride.
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Guide to Safe Driving In the Rain • Driving in the rain is not as easy as driving under a clear weather. When the road is wet, the tires lose their grip on the road and your perception is considerably reduced – it is harder to see other vehicles, road signs and the road itself. In case you get into this situation, try to drive the car carefully. Here are some tips for arriving at your destination safely if you must travel when the weather is less than favorable. • 1.The first tip to consider when faced with rain is to maintain your speed at a moderate level. This would protect you since the roads are more slippery due to the flowing water. • 2.Turn on your headlights even in a light rain. It helps you see the road as well as let other drivers to know your presence from a distance and avoid an accident. • 3.Stay toward the middle lane as water tends to puddle in the outside lanes. If you go through these large puddles, you may be harming your engine by allowing water to splatter into it. • 4.Try to stay away from large tires vehicles such as trucks and buses. The tires of these vehicles can cause a larger amount of water to spray from them, which could impair your vision. Be careful when passing them as well; if you must overtake, do so safely and quickly. • 5.Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. If the rain becomes too heavy that you can barely see the car in front of you, pull over to a safe place and wait until the rain subsides. • 6.Make sure that the windshield wipers are in working condition before you drive against the falling rain. Ensure to change the wiper blades when needed. This tool offers greater visibility even with the heavy rainstorm. • 7.Brake earlier with lesser force than you would normally. This increases the stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and signals to the driver behind that you’re slowing down. • 8.Make sure to prepare your car for the drive if you know that you are going to be driving in rainy conditions. Apply a coat of rain-repellent on your windshield, as it will improve your visibility in the rain. Also be sure that windshield wiper fluid bottle is full, as this can help you to remove any dirt that may come from the wet road conditions. • The best possible way to reduce the chances of mishap in rain is to stay at home as far as possible. But this is not always possible. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to drive in rains. By keeping the above tips in mind, you can at least have a great chance of having a safe drive in the downpours. Top 10 Tips To Avoid Distraction While Driving Driving is a luxurious and comfortable experience, which is very pleasant until you get distracted and your journey ends up in a fatal mishap causing you to your grave. Some distractions we create ourselves and others merely enter our area of influence when we are not paying attention. Dealing
with distractions while we are driving is part of the responsibility of being a safe driver. So today we are going to talk about some tips on how to avoid distraction while driving. 1. 1.Never use a cell phone while driving even for seeing who is calling / reading a text.If you must use your mobile phone, find a safe place to pull over to do so. 2. 2.Avoid doing multi-tasks while driving. Do not do activities like applying makeup, adjusting your music system, combing your hairs, taking your coat off or changing clothes. 3. 3.Never read or write whilst driving. Pull over if you need to read or use a map. 4. 4.Don’t eat or drink while driving. Doing these things actually could be the cause of a big problem. 5. 5.Listen music at a reasonable volume and combat the urge to dance. Keeping volume too loud or using earplugs or headphones while on the road can be distracting and can prevent you from hearing a warning or the siren of emergency vehicles. 6. 6.Roll the windows down for increased speed awareness. 7. 7.Put seat belts on your kids or engage the child locks, and know that you can quietly concentrate on the road regardless of how much they try to rile you up. 8. 8.Avoid lighting up or putting out cigarette, or coping with falling ash while driving. 9. 9.Don’t retrieve something from the floor or back seat as it can draw your attention from the road. 10. 10.Don’t attract in sceneries. Concentrate on driving. 11. If you’re able to avoid distractions by keeping your concentration on your driving, you’ll reduce the likelihood of being involved with an accident. You and also the other passengers are going to be pleased you probably did. Tips for Safe Driving At Night Driving at night or at dusk can be extremely challenging and dangerous too due to low visibility. Low visibility directly affects color recognition and depth perception and this in turn causes car accident. It is a well-established fact that road accidents are three times greater at night than during daytime. However, there are several ways to effectively reduce the risks of night driving. Below are some tips that can improve your safety in the dark for both drivers and pedestrians. • 1.First tip is to prepare your car for driving at night. Clean the signal lights, headlights, and taillights once a week. While driving, turn them on 1 hour before sunset and keep them on 1 hour after sunrise for maximum visibility. • 2.Refrain from flashing your high beams at a vehicle that has their high beams on; this will lessen their visibility and is much more likely to cause an accident. • 3.Make sure that all the exterior lights of your car are in proper working order so that others can see you clearly. • 4.Don’t stare directly at the oncoming headlights as it will further impair your night vision, even after the vehicle has gone. • 5.Keep all interior lights off. Any kind of light inside the car will seem very bright and will make it more difficult to see. • 6.Adjust your side or rearview mirror to avoid the glare of headlights from a vehicle following you. • 7.Also keep the windshield and windows of your car clean as dust deposited on them can cause glare that further decreases visibility. • 8.Driving at night is more exhausting than day driving. So, make sure that there is proper ventilation inside the car and you also take regular breaks in between in the case of a long ride. • 9.Don’t drink and drive. Not only does alcohol harshly impair your driving ability, but it also acts as a depressant. You should also avoid smoking when you drive because Smoke’s nicotine and carbon monoxide hampers night vision. • 10.Ensure to lock doors and roll up windows of your car. Do not talk or allow strangers ride with you becausemost cases of crime occur at night. • 11.Keep your car in tip-top condition for maximum safety. Regularly check tire pressure, fluid levels and brake pads. • By following these tips, you can defend yourself, your passengers, and other people on the road after the sun goes down. Have a safe trip! Tips for a Safe and Happy Long Drive
It would be pleasure to have time for trips and long drives, right? You will be able to relax and take your mind off from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. While travelling, you want to ensure that everything will go perfectly as planned. If in case you will be embarking on a long drive, here are a few tips for a hassle free journey to your destination. • The health of your car is of extreme importance when you are going on a long drive. Before proceeding with your journey, check your car thoroughly. Check the tires, including the spare and make sure that it has sufficient air pressure before you leave your home. Check the steering, brakes and car engine. Make sure your fuel tank is full. Finally, ensure that the horn, signal lights, headlights and wipers are working in good condition. Stock your car with emergency kit and tools so you will be ready for anything. • Before leaving, it is also advisable to check the coolant and the battery of your car. If the coolant of your car’s engine is not working well, it may harm your engine. When it comes to battery, it typically lasts for 3- 5 years only; depending on how well you maintain it. So if you are planning for a long journey and you know the battery is on its fourth year or fifth already, it is wise to go with a new spare battery or even replace it before your trip. • Don’t drive continuously without a break. You as well as your vehicle need some rest. Fatigue reduces your concentration, can make you less tolerant of other drivers and increase your risk of an accident. Pull over and take breaks every two or three hours, even if you don’t feel sleepy. Take a snack, stretch your legs, and get some fresh air by walking around. If needed, take a quick nap, 2 cups of coffee or high energy caffeinated drinks and turning the radio on might also help. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals, which can make you sluggish. • The above tips will not just ensure that your tour will be hassle free; you will also be able to reach your destination safely. Eight Smart Tips for Using Cell Phones While Driving • There was a time when traffic, seat belts, alcohol or any other kind of drugs were the only main concerns when it came to safe journey. Unhappily with the advent of advanced technology, a small gizmo called a “cell phone” has easily made its position to the top of the list. • Nowadays, whether it is your relative, friend, a doctor, a professor or even your gardener, they all seem to have one thing in common-cell phones! As the use of these phones increases, leading to a concern that cell phone use while driving increases accidents. Evidence shows that almost each day 1 out of 4 road accidents occur as a result of using cell phones while driving. Such a trouble can be avoided by simply keeping a few tips in mind. • 1.Before you start your car,ensure that you have replied any expected calls or incoming text messages. • 2.Use your cell phone only for necessary calls and keep conversations short and unemotional, especially in adverse weather and road conditions, residential areas and heavy traffic. • 3.Tell the person you are talking to that you are at the wheel. Hang up or ask them to hold on if driving conditions require your complete attention. • 4.Avoid dialing while driving. Use the redial or speed dial feature of your cell phone for simple, one-touch dialing. And if you must dial manually, do so only when the car is not moving. • 5.Keep your phone within easy reach so you won’t need to take your eyes off the road. • 6.Don’t read or send text messages while driving. Taking your eyes off the road can cause collision. Try to pull over where it’s safe to do so if you must text. • 7.Activate the voice mail on your cell phone so you don’t miss any call. • 8.If you must answer a call while driving, get a hands-free headset. But remember to attach your hands free to your phone and the other end carefully fixed in your ear before starting the car. • By following these very simple suggestions you can make your journey safer and more enjoyable! Tips to Consider Before Starting the Engine of Your Car Driving your car gives you responsibility to drive safely, not only for the passengers in your car, but for pedestrians and other drivers on the road. And as a driver your responsibility starts when you are about to start the engine of your car. • To ensure a safe and happy journey, consider doing the following before starting the engine. • 1.Ensure the area around your car is clear and free of obstacles. • 2.Check fluid levels such as coolant, engine oil, window washer fluid, and brake fluid as often as possible, at least whenever you refuel.
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3.Make sure that all lenses and windows especially the side mirrors are clean. 4.Visually check the tires before starting the engine. If any tire looks flat, do not drive the car. Even if all the tires seem okay, you should check their pressure. • 5.Lock your car doors. • 6.Adjust your seat to be more comfortable, yet can still reach all of the car’s controls. • 7.Adjust the position of outside mirror until the side of the car just disappears. • 8.Fasten the seat belt of the car and just ensure that you hear a clicking sound. • 9.Check all the warning lights and gauges are working when you start the engine. • 10.And, lastly ensure that the gear is in “Neutral” position when you are using a manual transmission and in “Park” position if you have an automatic transmission. • So these are a few tips to consider before starting the engine. Follow them and enjoy the ride .
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Tips To Prevent an Accident When the Car Brakes Fail • All of you must be surprising what kind of topic is this. Just ask anyone who has had the misfortune of having his car brakes failed and you will realize why I am talking about this topic. Almost every driver learns how to change a tire, but how many of you know how to stop a car if brakes failed. Only just a few, correct! • If you can stop your car without brakes, you just might head off an awful accident. You may or may not have advanced warning that your brakes will stop working; so be prepared for such an emergency by following the steps below. • 1.The first tip, don’t panic. Stay calm. This will help you focus and tackle the situation in a better way. • 2.Keep your eyes on the road and continue to steer. Avoid going in regions where there is pedestrians, heavy traffic or some dangerous obstacles. In case you enter in a heavy traffic area, then warn the pedestrians and other drivers by turning your hazard lights on. Plus, you can even honk the horn to make others aware that there is a problem. • 3.Another tip is to pump the brakes several times so that enough pressure builds up in the braking system to help you stop the vehicle. Although this may take a time, do not give up hope and keep trying. • 4.Now, shift to the lowest gear as it helps slow you by using your engine to sluggish the car. If you have a manual transmission, downshift rapidly. • 5.Never forget to use the parking/emergency brake in such a condition. Don’t push or pull it suddenly, otherwise you might lose control of the vehicle completely. Apply the brake slowly and steadily. It is best to use the emergency brake after shifting the car in lowest gear. • 6.Use friction to reduce the speed of vehicle. You can move the car towards the places that have dirt or gravel. However, be very careful while using friction, as sudden change of terrain can cause a car to skid. • 7.If all these methods fail to work, it is the time to search for shrubbery and small trees. Try to put your car through the center of a line of saplings or shrubs, being careful not to choose a tree that is too heavy for your vehicle to go through. • 8.Hit the back of another car but it should not be your first choice. If you’re going to do it, try to warn the driver of that car by honking the horn. Simultaneously, try to strike a car that is running at the similar speed as you are and strike the back. • Once you manage to stop the car, do not try to drive it again until you are sure the problem is solved. • 4 Proven Tips to Improve Your Parking Skills • 0digg • Comments • Whether you live in a small town or a metro city, being able to drive safely should be a priority. The complicated part of driving is parking of course. With the rising number of cars and the lack of parking space makes, the situation even worse. This is the reason why bumps and scrapes are quite common when parking your car which really turns you off. Next time when you park somewhere, keep the following tips in mind to maintain your car properly. • 1.For parking, First and the foremost thing you need to do is to reduce the speed to minimum when you have found the place. Then, decide whether you want to go reverse or nose first. Go slowly
as this greatly decreases your chance for mistake. In addition, it will get you time to think all your movements and correct your mistakes on the go. • 2.While parking your car, leave enough space between your car and adjacent cars. This will help the fellow drivers to move their car out of park easily and without striking yours. Parking sensors, at both ends front and back, will also help you park more perfectly in no time. • 3.In packed parking lots, drivers get competitive for parking space. This can be very risky. Keeping your vehicle in control is important at all times. Don’t show an offensive behavior while parking your vehicle. This can annoy other car drivers sharing the same parking region. • 4.Don’t ignore things that make the job of parking easier. If you’re moving backwards, turn around and look behind you; if you’re moving forward, look straight ahead of you. Also ensure that your fellow drivers are aware of your presence. Hint them properly and clearly so that they can let you space to park. Give parking place to others also. • No one likes having their cars scratched or bumped from different sides. Follow the above tips to make your car look brand new always. • Safe Driving Tips: Safe Drive Stay Alive • 0digg • 0 Comments • Statistics shows that road accidents are one of the major causes of death today. However accidents, by nature, are inevitable, there is at least something you can do to prevent their occurrence. Below are some safe driving tips which could prevent accidents from happening. • 1.The first rule is simple: don’t drive too fast than you are comfortable with! • 2.Always obey traffic signals and rules. This includes do not jump the red light, never drink and drive and wearing a seat belt at all times. • 3.Do not change lane suddenly while driving. Give the correct indication to your fellow drivers in order to let them know that you want to take a turn or change lane. • 4.Keep optimum distance from the vehicles ahead when you are driving at high speed as this will allow you to stop in time if urgent braking is required. • 5.Do not allow any interruptions like using mobile phone, listening to high volume music and talking to fellow passengers. • 6.Drive slowly during rain and foggy conditions. Turn on wipers along with headlights whenever it starts raining. • 7.While driving on the highway, make sure you keep proper distance from heavy vehicles as they might not be able to stop suddenly. • 8.Do not overtake other vehicles unless you are absolutely sure you can do so without harming yourself or others. Don’t speed past a bus which has just stopped to depart passengers as people trying to cross the road will be blinded due to the static vehicle. • 9.Take adequate rest while going for long drive to prevent exhaustion and fatigue. • 10.Shift into first gear and use the emergency break when you park your car. Shift into reverse if you are parking on a downward slant. • If these tips are kept in mind when you taking your vehicle out chances are there that you will reach home safe and sound to be with your loved ones.
