Category Archives: Defensive Driving Online
← Older postsNewer posts →How to Create and Implement Safe Driver Policy
Whether your company manages a large fleet of delivery vehicles or simply loans out a few company cars for sales calls, creating and implementing an effective safe driving program will protect financial and human resources; reduce liability; and, above all, … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |Keeping it Clean- Your Car Interior!
Depending on how heavily trafficked your car is, you’ll need to clean the inside on a regular schedule. You’ll need: · A vacuum and its assorted attachments (round brush, narrow brush, etc.) · A garbage bag · Window cleaner and … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |How to Handle a Tire Blowout
No matter how conscientious a driver you are and how well maintained your car is, driving emergencies can and do happen. When these emergencies do occur, however, being prepared and knowing how to handle the situation will help you to … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |HOW TO KEEP YOUR ENGINE FROM OVERHEATING
A young driver, let’s call her Laura, is driving to a neighboring state to visit a friend. It’s a hot summer day, and she has her air-conditioning on. Halfway to her destination, she stops at a drive-through for a coffee. … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |The Magic Bubble: Maintaining Safe Distance
A space cushion is the empty space that separates your car from any potential hazards: other moving cars, parked cars, trees, road barriers, etc. This empty space gives you time to see, react to, and avoid any problem that may … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |Save money by saving gas!
If you’re like me, saving money and sticking to a budget are perennial New Year’s resolutions. Using less gas will put you a little bit closer to both of these goals. Here are fifteen tips for being more fuel efficient … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |WHAT DO TO IF YOUR CAR SKIDS
A skid occurs when there isn’t enough friction between tire and road. This can happen when driving in wet or icy conditions, stopping suddenly, or entering a turn at a high speed. A few tips for preventing skids: 1. Make … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |Mastering the Merge
Years back, a timid friend of mine went for her first driving lesson. Unlike many of us, who had been practicing with our parents, she had never actually driven a car before. Needless to say, she was terrified simply by … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |HOW TO JUMP START A CAR
Stumbling outside early on a cold winter morning and looking forward to the warmth of your car, only to realize that your car won’t start, has got to be one of the more frustrating experiences in life. Luckily, jump-starting a … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |What To Do If Your Headlights Fail
First off, when should you be using your headlights? Law requires that you have your headlights on from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. However, you may be required to use your headlights at other times as … Continue reading
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