Teaching someone to drive, whether your friend, spouse or teen kid, can be rather daunting. While it’s mainly just a matter of practice, having a good, patient teacher can help the process to be smoother. However, before you start teaching someone to drive, you must make sure that you are familiar with the rules so … Read more
Are you afraid to drive on the highway or freeway? You’re not alone. Maybe people hate driving on the freeway for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to overcome these fears, and get a lot more comfortable behind the wheel. What Causes Freeway Fears? Depending on where you live, … Read more
Your teenager has turned 16 and wants to learn how to drive. Learning to drive and getting their driving license is a symbol of freedom and a rite of passage for teens and driving a car gives them a feeling of independence. Driving school helps them do this safely. Why Driving School is Important You … Read more
If you’ve ever driven on a long road trip, you’ve probably noticed that part of your body starts to ache. You may feel like you need to stop to stretch or legs. Perhaps the signs are more subtle, and you subconsciously shift around in your seat to get comfortable again. Driving fatigue affects your ability … Read more
If you’re looking for a commercial truck license to drive in the USA, your first step is to train for it. This is neither a marathon nor a sprint. So, sit down. School is in session. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) training is a course like every other training program. It starts with classroom lessons because … Read more
Have you ever needed a jump start after the battery died? You should keep the engine running for a while to make sure you have enough charge to start the battery unassisted. Here’s how long you can expect to charge a car battery after a jump. How Does the Charging System Work? The car battery … Read more
Ever wonder if that old ticket is still on your record? Read on to find out how you can get your hands on your driving history. Point System for Driving A lot of countries, including the US, follow a point-based driving system. Traffic violations are assigned points based on their severity. Once your accumulated points … Read more
If you get into an accident or get a speeding ticket, the incident does not simply disappear by filing an insurance claim or paying a fee. The incident is recorded on your driving record, which stays with the DMV of your state. What Is a Driving Record? Also called an MVR or motor vehicle report, … Read more
Whether it’s a great day, a bad day, or just a boring one, sometimes it is nice to go on a drive. It’s like taking a walk but better; you don’t have to strain your feet all that much or be bothered by the weather. It’s something you can do without even thinking twice. Did … Read more
Have you ever seen an ASE certification on the wall while the mechanic was working on your car? Here’s what that plaque means. What is ASE Certification? ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence. It is a comprehensive means of testing technicians in the areas of automotive and truck repair, collision repairing and refinishing, engine machinists, … Read more