Drivers and cyclists: If there’s ever been an oil-and-water combination, this is it. We both use roads; we’d both prefer to do so without the other in the way. But the juxtaposition puts cyclists in far greater peril than drivers. For that reason, nearly every rider would like non-pedaling motorists to know how vulnerable they […]
GPS and other in-car displays are great for getting us from point A to point B, and some high-end vehicles even have displays on the windshield, but in the near future cars will be able to identify external objects in front of the driver and display information about them on the windshield. Think of the […]
The weather is getting cooler and autumn is on its way. With shorter days, cooler temperatures and inclement weather, now is a good time to get your car ready for the demands of the coming driving season. Although some seasonal car maintenance will require the assistance of a qualified car mechanic, here are five, simple […]
We’re not quite at the flying car yet but there are advances in technology that are making driving safer for every one. Have you seen the commercial where a car comes to a stop narrowly avoiding a collision even though the driver was distracted? This is a real technology. It is called Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication, or […]
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day. Why you ask? Well the simple answer is because it’s dark. 99% of a drivers reaction time depends on vision and clarity of vision. Depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision are compromised after sundown. Older drivers have even greater difficulties seeing at night. […]
Driving while tired can be fatal. The best way to avoid driving tired is to make sure you have enough sleep before driving, regardless of the length of your trip. There are three key sleep factors to consider before deciding whether or not to start driving – circadian rhythms, sleep debt and sleep inertia. Humans […]
Did you know that performing routine maintenance on your car can not only extend the life of your car but it also makes it safer and more economical. When you perform regular oil changes, every 3,000 miles, you can improve your gas mileage. Just the other day I was driving home and my car started […]
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