Six Ways to Drive More Efficiently Of all the elements that can be manipulated to reduce the amount of fuel you use, the way that you drive is the one you have the most control over. Buying an efficient car, keeping it in the best of shape, and doing the most diligent trip planning can […]
Trip Planning to Save Gas Another gas-saving tip from the US Department of Energy encourages more effective trip planning. They advise that saving gas by planning your route involves not just taking fewer trips when you can, but what you take, what’s in or on your car, and where it is placed. For example, you […]
How Keeping Your Car Healthy Can Save Gas According to the US Department of Energy, one of the ways you can save gas – and money when gas prices are high – is to keep your car in tip top shape. This involves four main tips. Use the right grade of Motor Oil. This can […]
Using fuel more efficiently can help prevent breakdowns that result from running out of gas. As awareness of the many issues of petroleum-powered vehicles become more widespread sources of controversy, many US motorists have become more curious about how to use less gas when driving. Reasons range from environmental to political concerns. The United States […]
Part three of a series about airbags and airbag safety This is the conclusion of a series on air bags and air bag safety, facts ten through fifteen. 15 Facts About Airbags, Part Three The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers sit with at least 10 inches between the center of their breastbone and the center […]
Part two of a series about airbags and airbag safety This is a continuation of a series on air bags and air bag safety, facts five through ten of fifteen. 15 Facts About Airbags, Part Two Air bag sensors measure deceleration. Therefore, damage to a vehicle or vehicle speed is not a correct indicator of […]
Part one of a series about airbags and airbag safety When most of us think of air bags, it isn’t with a great deal of curiousity. We know the basics of what they are, and what they do, and they’re just another part of modern life. There are many facts that the average motorist doesn’t […]
Seat belt and passenger safety tips for your younger passengers. The last article on seat belt and passenger safety focused on general tips. In this installment, we’ll focus on tips for younger passengers, using the guidelines of the National Safety Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to riding in the back […]