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How to Drive in Snow and Ice: 10 Winter Driving Tips

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler in much of the United States, everyone begins slowly preparing for winter weather conditions. Warmer clothes come up from the basement, fireplaces are cleaned out and prepared, and plans for the holidays begin taking shape. Before the snow falls, it’s important to review some safe […]

by Zutobi · Updated Oct 12, 2021

Anti-Lock Braking System Explained: What It Is and How It Works

We’ve all been in driving situations where it was necessary to brake quickly. These situations generally happen when traffic ahead of you suddenly stops, when a light unexpectedly turns red, when road conditions are poor, or when a driver makes a poor driving decision.  These situations can be scary and dangerous. However, vehicles have become […]

by Zutobi · Updated Sep 22, 2021

Automatic Cars Explained: What It Is and How to Drive One

In America today, the mass majority of cars produced and currently on the road come with automatic transmission. If you’ve driven a car before, it more than likely had an automatic transmission. Manual transmission has not completely gone away, but it has proven to be far more difficult to learn how to drive one.  Transmission […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 30, 2021

What are Fog Lights and When Should You Use Them?

Driving in unsafe weather conditions can make driving extremely challenging. Luckily, car makers have implemented features to help drivers navigate situations such as these. Fog lamps are far from standard on most American vehicles, but manufacturers regularly offer it in higher trim levels of even economy cars. Many drivers confuse fog lamps for high beams […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 28, 2021

Sharing the Road with Other Road Users

As a driver, you must learn the rules of sharing the road with bicyclists, motorcycles, trucks, slow moving vehicles, low speed vehicles and horse-drawn carriages. Sharing the road requires that you understand how to adapt when you are driving to make the roads safe for everyone. Bicyclists Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as […]

by Zutobi · Updated Mar 11, 2021

Emergency Vehicles & Law Enforcement: What to Do and How to Act

When approaching an emergency vehicle on the roadway with flashing lights or sirens, you must yield the right-of-way in every situation. This includes police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and other government vehicles with blinking or flashing lights.  Emergency vehicles are allowed to break traffic rules, such as driving on the wrong side of the road, […]

by Zutobi · Updated Aug 27, 2021

Synthetic Oil vs Conventional Oil – What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

It’s been a long time since car manufacturers recommended that you change your motor oil every 3,000 miles. Today, modern cars have advanced past ignition points, carburetor adjustments, and even needing to add water to your battery.  Modern motor oils are advanced too. Although uncommon, some even recommend a changing interval of up to 25,000 […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

What are Turnout Areas?

Along certain routes, you will occasionally see a sign that says ‘slower traffic use turnouts’. What does it mean, and for who? Turnout areas are special areas next to the road that drivers can enter. They are meant to help create a smooth traffic flow on roads without passing lanes or where overtaking may be […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

How to Jump a Car (Step-by-Step Guide)

Your car battery is used to power many components in a vehicle, such as the lights and the radio. More importantly, the car battery is used to start the car, which means you won’t be able to get anywhere if your battery is dead. Luckily, there is a way to revive a dead battery; you […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021