Car

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 Apr 12, 2022

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?

Emergency lights for vehicles, often known as hazard lights, are a must-have in today’s world. The uses for them are many: you can express the urgency of your travel to other drivers, bring attention to a hazard when you’re stationary – or in the case of law enforcement, alert the driver to halt for contact […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 18, 2022

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 Feb 23, 2022

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

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