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Driving on Black Ice: What it Is, How to Handle it & Why it’s Dangerous

The weather is getting colder. It’s time to prepare for seasonal driving hazards. One of the most dangerous winter weather driving hazards is black ice – a nearly undetectable patch of ice. It is estimated that icy roads lead to over 150,000 crashes a year, so it is very important to adapt your driving to […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 23, 2025

Dashboard Lights: Meaning of Symbols & Indicators

Dashboard Lights Explained: Meaning of Different Symbols & Indicators

Whether you have a brand-new car or a tried-and-true used vehicle, every once in a while you’ll see one of your dashboard symbols light up while you’re driving. Although you may know what a few of the symbols mean, it’s likely that some of those warning lights may be mysterious and concerning. In some cases, […]

by Zutobi · Updated May 03, 2023

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Engine Braking Explained: What It Is and How to Do It

What is Engine Braking? Engine braking is the process of reducing the speed of your car by removing your foot from the accelerator pedal and shifting down through the gears. It works without ever having to engage the foot brake. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the throttle body valve closes, limiting airflow […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 23, 2022

What are Hazard Lights and When Should You Use Them?

What are Hazard Lights and When Should You Use Them?

In this article, we go through: How to use hazard lights When to use and not to use them State-specific regulations What are Hazard Lights? Hazard lights, often called flashers or emergency lights, are a safety feature in vehicles. They are blinking lights, usually bright amber, found on your car’s front and back. These lights […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 12, 2023

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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 Nov 30, 2023

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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 Feb 23, 2022

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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 Aug 15, 2022

driving in fog

What are Fog Lights and When Should You Use Them?

This article covers: Fog lights definition and description How and when to use them When not to use them What Are Fog Lights? Fog lights are special car lights that improve visibility in foggy conditions. Their beam pattern cuts through the fog without causing glare, helping you see the road better. They have two types: […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 08, 2024

SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHERS

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 Apr 28, 2023