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8 Driving Life Hacks That Will Save You Gas Money

Regular use of the car entails considerable fuel costs. In addition, there is a direct link between mileage and maintenance service frequency.Bright Side put together 8 life hacks that will help you to cut not only fuel but also maintenance costs.8. Don’t put the pedal to the metal. On the roads one sees many drivers who love to slam on the acceleration. However, we were told in the driving school that acceleration and braking should be done smoothly because it guarantees reduced fuel consumption. When you accelerate sharply, it makes your car consume more energy, thus fuel consumption also increases.7. Use cruise…

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How to Build an Emergency Survival Kit

 Consider the supplies you may need to last you and your family for at least three to seven days when creating a home emergency survival kit. In the event of emergencies that may require you to leave your home quickly,…

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Must have items in your emergency vehicle kit

Roadside assistance is a valuable service when it comes to emergencies while driving, but also one that often gives us a false sense of security. If something happens to our vehicle, we will call for assistance quickly and then wait…

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Truck Zone Safety

It can be a tough – and dangerous – job to drive a large truck. Compared to the average American car's 3,0001, weighing up to 80,000 pounds, the size of a tractor-trailer increases brake distance, can block visibility for other drivers and poses unique challenges for everybody who shares the road.Staying safe on the road is not the responsibility of the truck driver alone. In fact, the car was at fault in 78 percent of car accidents.2 Drivers should learn to avoid the truck zone and drive around big trucks safely. Renee Lawson, travelers specialist, shows you how this video is about.Watch “Avoiding the Truck Zone”¹ Highway Loss Data Institute, www.hldi.org² Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, https://www.vtti.vt.edu/moreinformation/sharing-the-road.html3www.travelers.com

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How to Help Winterize Your Car

You may be inclined to think that your car is running well without much maintenance throughout the year, and in addition to an occasional trip to the mechanic for an oil change, any winter months preparation is not high on…

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Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout

There's nothing more scary or potentially dangerous for many drivers than a tire blowout at nearly any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008, when automatic tire pressure monitoring systems were required for all new…

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Things you MUST DO after the ACCIDENT

Dear Customers and Friends! Things you MUST DO after the ACCIDENT:Stay calm and safe. Assess the situation for your immediate safety.Stay in your car if there is a risk of injury or if moving might put you at risk of further…

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How to Drive in Icy Conditions

Icy weather can create driving conditions in the winter months that are challenging and potentially dangerous. Black ice forms on roads and can create a hazard that is almost invisible. As temperatures approach freezing, icy conditions may develop, particularly on…

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How to help your teen pass their driver’s license test with flying colors

When I was finally old enough to get my driver's license, I suspect my parents were so tired of asking me if I could drive the car that I would probably have been allowed to drive if I passed the test or not.It would be like referring to a Category 5 hurricane as a slight breeze to say that I was eager to get my drivers license. I really wanted to get started driving and I would ask them constantly if I…

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