Teaching your teen to drive is an exciting and highly anticipated rite of passage that means greater independence lies ahead. It may also be a time of mixed emotions. Many parents look forward to the day when they won’t be their teen’s main source of transportation, but they may also feel anxious about how safe [...]
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January 8th, 2012 
admin Collisions (or accidents, as we like to call them) in most cases are caused by driver error. Wrong handling of the steering wheel is one of those errors. So many drivers lapse into lazy steering once they have passed their test. By lazy steering I mean driving with just one hand on the steering wheel [...]
Drive carefully in the winters!
December 30th, 2011 admin Winter driving poses one great risk of skidding. While ice and snow are two different surfaces, they both come under winter driving. Snow that is falling hampers the visibility of drivers, causing accidents. On the other hand, there is ice that cannot be seen but makes its presence felt whenever there is a skid or [...]
Driving Tips For First Time Visitors To Europe
December 17th, 2011 admin Whether you’re taking your car to Europe or renting a vehicle while you’re there, you’ll need to bring yourself up to speed on local driving laws to make sure you stay safe and don’t unintentionally break the law during your visit. Driving in Europe means more than just remembering to drive on the right. If [...]
Wintry Weather Means Reviewing Safe Driving Tips
December 14th, 2011 admin It won’t be long before the first snow squalls descend upon drivers navigating the highways in America’s heartland. Already, big storms have pushed their way across the Great Lakes, dumping lake effect snow downwind, creating winter wonderland scenes wherever the frosty flakes have fallen. “Winterize” your vehicle. Change the engine lubricant to synthetic oil, change [...]
Teen Driving Tips
December 12th, 2011 admin So you’ve passed your driving test, used the change you have been saving for practically your whole life to buy a car, and you are ready to hit the road. Liberation! No more having to be picked up by mum after college or early after an evening out as your dad has other things to [...]
Senior Driving Tips To Avoid Accidents
December 5th, 2011 admin As we grow older, our vision and hearing decrease, and our bodies react less quickly, especially in driving situations. The amount of traffic and speed may be difficult to adapt to for senior drivers. Unfortunately, this can seriously impact the safety of senior drivers and other drivers surrounding them and can potentially cause a Michigan [...]
Wet Weather Driving Tips
December 1st, 2011 admin When most drivers think of the type of weather which causes hazardous driving conditions, snow and ice are the first things to come to mind. While these conditions certainly increase the likelihood of being in an accident, there is another weather condition which is often overlooked as being dangerous. It is important for drivers to [...]
Driving Safely on Ice
November 2nd, 2011 admin Remain vigilant, and driving in winter weather conditions, perhaps the most important things you can do for your safety. Take frequent breaks, restore vitality, healthy snacks on hand and keep moist. Try to avoid eating candy or other sugary snacks, will give you a quick energy burst, but then you crash. Carry extra food in [...]
Take Professional Lessons for Driving
October 20th, 2011 admin Instructors have the ability to take over the tight spots, as dual control for you. Now that you know everything they see, they’ll remain calm regardless of the situation. On the other hand, parents or siblings can be easily impatient or panic, if this is their first time. In addition, to take professional lessons, you [...]
