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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 Feb 23, 2022

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 them in higher trim levels of even economy cars. Many drivers confuse fog lamps for high beams […]

by Zutobi · Updated Apr 12, 2022

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 Feb 21, 2022

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

6 Reasons Why Your Car Brakes Might Be Squeaking (and How to Fix It)

Proper and functioning brakes are essential to be able to stop safely under all conditions and circumstances. Squeaky brakes can be a sign that something is wrong and must not be ignored until you have determined the cause. It can be as simple as rain or snow causing a thin layer of rust on the […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

How to Do a Two Point Turn (Step-by-Step Guide)

When you’re on the road, there may be situations that arise in which you need to change directions. A two-point turn is a perfect maneuver for this. Two-point turns are not possible on dense city streets, but can be performed on suburban streets and in neighborhoods. You will likely be turning into private property, so […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 23, 2022