Auto Tips & Advice

There are a few more rules, which should be mentioned, because drivers tend to forget about them or make mistakes following these rules:

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Every driver should know rules of the road perfectly, but it is not so. They are required by the driver’s license test, but the rules are barely revised by drivers from time to time as they are supposed to be. When a driver has to renew the license, nobody checks the rules again, thinking that the experience allows everybody to remember the rules perfectly. However, from time to time they should be reminded about simple rules which could have saved a lot of lives if drivers followed them always.
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Unfortunately, auto accidents happen every day. More people die in car wrecks than in airplane crashes or train collisions.  Trains and planes get a lot of attention from the media, yet car accidents go by hardly being noticed.
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Driving style has big impact on the fuel consumption of the vehicle. It has been proven aggressive driving makes the auto use more gas and there is really no saving even if the person has a fuel-efficient car.

But gas usage is not the only thing driving style affects. A bad driver wears out the whole car quickly and therefore has to pay more: get oil change more often, buy new tires, pay more for auto insurance, etc. Today we’ll talk about the tires and how to make them last longer.
Read full “Aggressive Driving Wears Out Car Tires”

Everyone knows that talking over the mobile phone while driving is illegal. But what about listening to MP3 player?
Using of such gadgets as iPod touch and iPhone which also can be used as MP3 players is getting more and more popular and it’s getting more difficult for drivers to understand what is permitted and what is forbidden. Read full “Listening to an iPod While Driving”

 What is ergonomics? We usually use this term talking about labour safety and health aspects of the workplace. Generally it is applied to describe the work station, equipment and other items used at it and underlines that all these things should be operated safely and comfortably in order to provide less risk of being injured during the working process.
Ergonomics also should be considered at driving as this type of activity is a great source of risk. Ergonomics rules neglecting can cause back, shoulder and neck pain, bad circulation in the lags and buttocks. Incorrect and uncomfortable sitting at the wheel can lead to serious problems with your spine. Read full “Driving Ergonomics”

All drivers are human beings and it is naturally that sometimes they do stupid things. But a good experienced driver realizes his or her mistakes and reacts properly. This allows them to leave the place just maybe a bit ashamed but not injured.

Read full “What is Your First Reaction to the Road Obstacle?”