The day your teen gets their driver's license is a momentous occasion in most households. It signifies newfound independence and responsibility. However, this exciting milestone also comes with the important decision of acquiring their first car. This guide provides essential information to navigate the process, ensuring you and your teen make an informed and safe choice.
Read MoreIf you're considering becoming a commercial driver, one of the first steps is to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, commonly known as a CDL. This license is essential for operating large vehicles like trucks, buses, and trailers. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to get your CDL in 2024 as easily as possible.
Read MoreFinding an exciting gift for the car enthusiast in your life just got easier. Gift driving experiences allow them to get behind the wheel of their dream cars for unforgettable days tearing up race tracks or scenic country roads. Read on for top tips on gifting bucket list worthy driving thrills. Surprise that car crazy someone special in your life with driving days they won’t ever forget.
Read MoreThere are over 8.3 million teenage drivers aged 16-19 in the US, which is around 3.7% of the nation’s drivers. Learning to drive is an exciting rite of passage for teenagers, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. As a parent, it's important to have open and honest conversations with your teen about safe driving habits before you hand over the keys.
Read MoreDriving jobs can be some of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs out there. You may be supporting a company in delivering products, driving people around in taxis and other transportation, or something else altogether. But there is no doubt that it can be a great type of job to have. However, it can also be stressful and dangerous. It’s important that you are aware of how to approach your job so that you are effective, safe, and so you enjoy it. Let’s look at how you can ensure you succeed in your driving job a lot more easily right now.
Read MoreA traffic violation is any offense that violates the rules of the road. Traffic violations can be classified into two categories: moving violations and non-moving violations. Moving violations refer to offenses that occur while you're driving, such as speeding or running a red light; non-moving violations involve parking your car in an illegal spot or failing to pay for gas at the pump.
Read MoreRoad accidents are often talked about. But do you know what isn’t? Road rage!
Road rage is prevalent in the United States and many countries worldwide. According to SafeMotorist, it's associated with 12,610 injuries and 218 murders over seven years in the US. While road rage is common with both genders, studies indicate that men are more likely than women to get involved in road rage incidents. If you are a dad, we have put together a few tips on dealing with this aggressive behavior.
Read MoreYour car is likely to be one of the most expensive things you own, apart from your home of course, and it is likely to be one of the most important tools in family life. You use your car to get the kids to school buy groceries, visit family and go to work amongst other things, so you need it to be working at its best as often as possible. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few simple things you can do to take much better care of your car.
Read MoreHeavy traffic doesn’t just occur during rush hour. Roadworks, road closures, accidents, weather conditions like floods and rockfalls, and more, can all cause heavy traffic on the roads. Driving in heavy traffic conditions can become dangerous if you don’t have the right attitude and know the best driving methods to employ. If you’re driving with your family in the car, it’s not only you who is at risk of being injured in a road accident, so you need to take driving in congested traffic seriously. To prevent heavy traffic accidents, you must drive safely. Here are some of the best safe-driving tips to follow whenever you find yourself on busy roads.
Read MoreLet’s face it, not all of us are brilliant drivers. Some of us have more trouble than others when it comes to driving because we’re just not used to it, and others may have just had bad teachers. Whatever the case is, it’s important to understand if you’re a bad driver or not because there are simple ways to help you improve your skills. Not only will you feel more confident on the road, but you’ll be less likely to experience road rage and you’ll be in far fewer accidents. It could even save your life if you learn how to drive properly and more confidently. So in this post, we’ll be taking a look at some signs that indicate you may be a pretty bad driver and how to fix it.
Read MoreRegardless of how long it has been since you passed your driving test, being a safe driver is paramount for everyone, especially for parents traveling with their kids in the car. Whether you have been driving for 5 minutes, five years, or 50, there are always improvements you can make to your driving. This has never been truer than for parents who are teaching their teens to drive safely too.
Read MoreDriving on the road together with your kids after drinking is a huge risk. You can put your life and your child’s life in danger due to your actions. According to the laws of the United States, if a driver has at least 0.08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in their body, then he/she is guilty of drunk driving. Thus, in this article, we will discuss the reasons why you should not drink and drive with your kids and its possible effects
Read MoreIt's common knowledge that bumpers protect a truck's front and rear against damage. Although this feature serves a valuable purpose, not all bumpers are the same. That's why many truck owners opt to install aftermarket bumpers on their most-prized possessions. What types of bumpers exist? Standard, deep drop, roll pan, and tube bumpers are some of the most popular designs. . It's time to examine everything truck drivers need to know about these four types of bumpers
Read MoreIf you’re ready to head out of town with your family for an end-of-summer road trip, you aren’t alone. With the Delta variant concerning a lot of travelers, road trips are especially popular right now. Add that to the fact that you have to wear masks on flights, and many people drive for their vacations. Of course, there are risks of being on the roadways that you have to be aware of. Getting into an accident on a highway or freeway can be deadly. While you can’t entirely avoid risks when you’re behind the wheel, you might want to avoid these U.S. cities, which are notoriously bad for drivers.
Read MoreWhen you’re a dad, and you’re teaching your child to drive, it’s a huge responsibility. Your worst fear is likely your child being in an accident and getting hurt or hurting someone else. While you can’t prevent every unknown variable that comes with your child being on the roadways, as a father, what you can do is prepare your child for the challenges that come with driving. The following are 6 important things to know when you’re teaching your kid to drive.
Read MoreMost parents are a little worried when their children first start to drive on the roads. Most of us think of vehicles as powerful weapons, and it’s no surprise that it’s not exactly something that you want your child to be doing until they are absolutely ready. But the truth is that there are a lot of things you can do to help your kids drive more safely, and it is absolutely worth thinking about what some of those things are. In this post, we will take a look through some of those so you can start to do them as soon as possible.
Read MoreThe new drive for the automobile industry is to bring autonomous cars to public roads. Driverless cars are designed to avoid collisions with other vehicles on the road and maintain a safe distance from other people. This will result in fewer road accidents and the resulting injuries, and deaths.
Read MoreTaking long drives with your family can be a fun experience for everyone, especially if you’re headed somewhere nice. But that said, it’s important to take a step back and think about how best you can stay safe while on the roads. Conditions may be a little risky, or other more careless drivers might put you at risk inadvertently. From checking your vehicle over before a drive, to making sure you’ve got emergency supplies with you, below, we offer you some advice on family safety while on the roads.
It’s easy to develop a false sense of comfort as you become a more capable driver. For most people, it takes a certain learning experience to realize the true risk of being on the road, as well as the responsibility it holds. This is especially true for teenagers, as they are yet to learn the consequences of making a mistake while driving.
Read MoreWhether you play golf or don’t, buying a golf cart can be one of the best decisions you can make. Not only is it more affordable (with prices starting at $2,000) than other vehicles, but it’s also more environmentally friendly, compact, safe, and fun to drive. If you’re still thinking about it, you may want to consider the advantages you can enjoy by driving one.
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