Basic Car Driving Tips for All Seasons

How many out there wish to spend more time in the car than other things? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends about 49 minutes a day commuting to and from work.
Avoiding an accident requires both hands on the wheel and no distractions.

Only 25 percent of the driving population takes to the roads at night. Yet, nighttime accidents account for 50 percent of driving accidents. Light is the major thing while you drive in the night time to avoid accidents. Xenon headlights create wider beams, which are lit more evenly, allowing drivers to see more of the road, and are virtually impervious to shock and vibrations. Xenon lights also last longer, providing more than 3,000 hours in an automotive application, compared to 1,000 hours for halogen. Small changes can make big differences. If drivers buy cars with Xenon headlights, they will likely enhance their own safety and energy efficiency.

When a car is in top operating condition, it will not only enhance the safety conditions for and passengers, but also help people save on gas. One of the first things you should do is familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your vehicle. It is important to read the owner's manual and follow proper winterizing suggestions that involve the battery, lights, defroster, heater, motor oil, antifreeze, wiper blades, windshield washer fluid, tire pressure, brakes and brake fluid, belt, hoses, and filters.

Before hitting the road during winter travel, you must clear the snow and ice from not only all windows and lights, but also the hood and roof of the car.

In addition to maintaining the safety level of your vehicle, you must also pay extra attention to the way you drive in the wintertime. This means staying off of the cell phone and adhering to the legal speed limit. Additionally, a driver should:

• Not forget to wear seat belt.
• Stay Alert and drive without Distractions.
• Drive completely sober
• Drive with headlights on that too in the dark places and also in the winter seasons.
• Give ample amount of time to slow down when roads are slippery.
• When roads are icy or snowy, the best suggestion is to delay travel, especially when "black ice" is involved.
• Do not pass maintenance vehicles or plows on the right and give them at least 200 feet between them and your vehicle.
• Avoid traveling on bridges or long travel during icy conditions.
• Since trucks take longer to stop than cars, do not cut in front.
• Avoid cruise control or overdrive in freezing cold weather.
• Avoid pumping anti-lock brakes - it is much better to "stomp and steer."
• In case of a puncture or blowout hold on to the steering wheel firmly. Draw the vehicle towards the corner of the road.
• If you sense fire, switch off the ignition and draw the vehicle towards the side of the road. Switch on the hazard lights. Try to put out the fire by throwing sand onto it. If the fire grows, stay away from it – it could lead to an explosion. Try to find help as quickly as possible and warn others.

Plan the best route to your destination. Try to avoid hills, busy areas and bridges. Anticipate cars coming from side streets and allow extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If someone is riding your bumper, don't speed up -; maintain your pace and let them go around you. As an additional precautionary measure, store name and telephone number of an emergency contact on your cell phone under the name "ICE". This acronym stands for "emergency" aid and rescue personnel quickly locate a friend or family member.



October 1, 2009
By Myers Hurt
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