The likelihood of an emergency responder being struck by a vehicle while working on the side of the road has become very high as they work on the scene of car accidents and other roadside situations. Motorists might accidentally strike a worker, especially if visibility is low. The United States government realized something had to…
Has your engine recently died out on you while you were on the road? This can be a nerve-racking experience and even scary depending where you may be out on the road. When a vehicle dies or stalls, you may need help getting the vehicle off the road to get out of the way of…
When you are ready to take on the roadway you have to have gone through some training as well as testing. You know that as you are learning that the operations of your own vehicle are your responsibility. You also hopefully listened and understood that the drivers and road can offer dangers that you will…
Almost everyone has experienced a dead car battery at one point or another. The fact is, that it is bound to happen sometime. The goal for most drivers is to do whatever it takes to extend the life of that battery and know the signs that your car’s battery is going bad before you find…
If you’ve ever broken down, you know it can be a little scary and stressful. It’s worse when little children are in the car. Most people are unprepared for an auto breakdown, and even more unprepared when children are involved. During the hot summer or the cold winter months, children are very sensitive to the…
There are lots of times in the year that you want to take a trip with your family. One of the best ways to create a memory is to take a road trip with the family and visit a place that you have never seen before. You want to make sure you know what it…
When tire blowouts occur, many people are not prepared as they can happen very suddenly. Not only can blowouts happen suddenly, they can also be dangerous, especially at higher speeds. When losing control of the vehicle, most reactions can often lead into more trouble. Not everyone knows how to properly handle a sudden tire blowout.…
Though most motor vehicles are a convenient source of transportation and can be useful in many instances, they do have their fair share of issues that can temporally cause inconvenience and frustration. Without immediate access to a spare key, one of these infuriated examples is when you have locked yourself out of your motor vehicle.…
Everyone wants to get the best gas mileage possible with the gas prices what they are at the pumps. Did you know there are several ways you may be able to improve your gas mileage? Some tricks and tips are more involved than others, but there are several somewhat simple things you can do to…
When you experience a breakdown while driving your vehicle, there isn’t much more stressful than that. From trying to figure out what went wrong, to keeping yourself safe while doing so; it isn’t something that anyone wants to have to deal with. The biggest risk that comes from breaking down on the side of the…
