It seems as if everywhere you go, there is a bad driver to good driver ratio that is almost always off the charts. And with these bad drivers comes the frustration of not really being able to do alot except, perhaps, honking your home or muttering words that would put your mother into tears of disappointment.
The other day, I was driving through my apartment parking lot when a pickup truck came flying through the parking lot and swerved to avoid hitting me (though I was on the right side of the road). I was appalled- so appalled that I almost Read the Rest…

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The continually rising gas prices are a subject of great concern and debate for many drivers. The prices are so high that there are entire websites dedicated to telling drivers where they can find the best gas prices. Fortunately, you don’t have to go that far in order to save a little money on gas.
If you want to save some money on your gas bill, you can simply make a few changes to your driving habits. One of the best things you can do to conserve gas, in fact, is to simply obey traffic laws. Speed limits were originally put Read the Rest…

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Recently, there has been much speculation as to exactly what is going on with the gas prices.  We all remember too well what happened in the summer of 2008 when gas prices pushed record highs of over $4 per gallon.  Could the same thing happen again this summer?
After the gas hike in 2008, prices lowered back down to around $1.65 per gallon.  However, now we are beginning to see an increase in the price of gasoline again.  All this is coming at a bad time for the United States economy where many people are out of jobs as unemployment has Read the Rest…

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When it comes to sharing the roadways, some people simply don’t get it.  I recently came across an article in which it described a man driving along with his family when he saw a cyclist disobeying the rules of the road.  Rather than just let it go, this guy followed the cyclist in his vehicle until he caught up with the cyclist.  At this point, he chided the cyclist for making other cyclists looking bad by blatantly disregarding street signs and other rules.
At first, the cyclist ignored the driver, but the driver insisted on “harassing” the cyclist to the point Read the Rest…

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If you live in a city like Raleigh, NC, then you probably hate the traffic lights. A lot of the traffic lights throughout the city have red light cameras, which is part of the city’s effort to catch people who violate the law. It seems like a good idea, and in fact, a lot of other cities have also adopted this method of law enforcement as well. However, there are some negatives to this ‘red light’ camera ordeal.
Breaking the Law
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And you thought that passing your road test was hard! In America, people are fascinated by people driving cars really fast. If you think about it, fast cars are a part of our culture. Can you count all of the movies, commercials and TV shows you have seen in just the past month alone that had some sort of fast driving theme to it? I bet you will surprise yourself. You don’t have to sit through the latest James Bond movie to see someone drive a car really fast, however; all you have to do Read the Rest…

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How often do you check your tires before you get into your car to drive away? Every year, there are millions of accidents, a lot of which are caused by unsafe tires on vehicles. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) reminds everyone to play a “PART” in making sure that their tires are safe by checking the following:

Pressure- One of the leading cause in tire wear are having underinflated tires. Having underinflated tires can cause unnecessary wear and tear on your tire, which could result in a tire blowout, which could cause an accident. And trust me, you Read the Rest…

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We’ve all done it before-gotten angry at the person driving in front of us, that is. And while most of us recognize aggressive driving when we see it, many of us deny ever doing it ourselves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as occurring when, “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Most people would simply classify this as ‘bad driving’. But haven’t we all been bad drivers at one point or another? Have you ever slept through your alarm and Read the Rest…

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There are those of us who use auto transport services when traveling long distances, moving from one place to another, or relocating to a different state entirely. But for those of us who prefer to “rough it”, there’s always the scenic route. However, before you start planning all of the bathroom breaks and sightseeing stops, there are a few things to consider before you head out on your ‘cross-country adventure’.
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When planning a long trip by car, it’s always a good idea to know what time of year you’d like to go and where. If you’re not already a Read the Rest…

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Concept cars are very unusual cars. Why is that? Why is it that the designers of today make the vehicles of “tomorrow” but they can’t make those same designs for today? Undoubtedly, dangling carrot syndrome is at play.
Think about it: the last time you went to the Auto Show in your local area, you saw a lot of unusual cars that look very futuristic. And in between those flashy cars, you see these mundane, vanilla cars of today. Why would carmakers want to have those two very different types of cars next to each other?
The idea is that you get Read the Rest…

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