With summer on its way and gas prices that are well over $2.00 per gallon, it makes sense that you'll want to save some gas and money on your vacation. Here are some road trip tips that can help. By Jerry Renshaw Tire inflation: Think about how tough it is to ride a bicycle with a low
How to Sanitize Your Vehicle Your vehicle is your connection to the outside world. You use it to drop the kids off at school, get groceries, and meet up for social gatherings. Unfortunately, that outside world also invites contact with unwanted things like dirt, germs, and bacteria. What you need are science-backed ways to clean
by Rich Ellis Being stranded on the side of the road as traffic flies by mere feet away is scary. It’s a situation made even worse if you’re not traveling at all times with an emergency kit in the vehicle. Stocked with essentials for both the vehicle and its passengers, an emergency kit can help
by Alison Lakin Did you know that over 90 percent of crashes are due to human error?[i] None of us plan on leaving the house, getting behind the wheel, and ending up in a car accident, but they can happen to even the most vigilant of drivers. There are certainly some situations that are unavoidable,
Four driving-related apps that may not be on your radar by Rich Ellis Whether it’s a daily commute to and from work, dropping off the kids at school, or a multi-state road trip spanning several days or weeks, success behind the wheel depends largely on several universal factors. Directions, traffic, weather, gas or charging
By Josh Sadlier What if all drivers had a basic understanding of the wonderful world of wipers, enabling them to identify problems early and choose replacements wisely? We like that idea. Accordingly, we’ve put together a crash course that should bring your knowledge up to speed. Your automotive windows to the world require dependable wipers,
by Alison Lakin How to Drive Safely at Night Your chances of getting into a car accident increase dramatically once the sun sets. In fact, the National Safety Council affirms “traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day." And certain factors, like age, can make you more susceptible to dangers
By Rich Ellis Share the Road – Watch for Bikes and Motorcyclists In 2017, more than 700 bicyclists died in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number is even higher for motorcyclists, says the Insurance Information Institute (III), with more than 5,000 dying on the road annually. Preventing collisions between
These days many people expect to be able to hop online wherever they are, even on the road. While many new vehicles come with WiFi capability already built in and powered by subscription-based cellular data options, many other vehicles don’t offer this convenience – particularly if they’re older. That doesn’t mean there aren’t options available
Raleigh Teen Driving School Hi everyone -- This is my second post about this Raleigh teen driving school. The classes are returning to Raleigh in October. My daughter has taken the class twice and I highly recommend it. It is an excellent defensive driving class.Here is a link to my previous post which has a
