Category Archives: Defensive Driving Tips
← Older postsNewer posts →Baby on Board: Tips for Pregnant Drivers
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, car safety for expectant mothers is an important (albeit controversial) topic to consider. We recently talked about the importance of child passenger safety in our car seat selection post — Child Safety Seat … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Child Safety Seat Guidelines for Parents
Everyone wants to protect their children, and at DefensiveDriving.com, we think it is especially important that you have the knowledge and the tools to keep them safe when they are passengers in your car. The most important rule to remember is … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Defensive Driving in the Digital Age
“There’s an app for that.” We all know the saying; so it’s no surprise to find there are apps for avoiding untimely run-ins with cops and checkpoints on the road. A recent article by USA Today explores the burgeoning trend of smartphone … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |The meaning of Citations and Moving Violations…
Getting pulled over is never fun. Being stopped by a police officer can be intimidating and sometimes confusing if you are unfamiliar with the different types of tickets. The DefensiveDriving.com team recommends getting acquainted with the definitions and consequences of terms related to … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Automotive Firsts
At DefensiveDriving.com we love all things car and driving related. So we have assembled this list, for fun, over time. We want to share it with all of our readers who love automotive trivia as much as we do! The sources for … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Driving on Snow & Ice
I noticed this weekend that the only state that did not get snow this weekend was Florida. The best advice I can give to those people who live in the southern states for driving in winter weather conditions – don’t do it. … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Defensive Driving – Now there’s a thought
Defensive Driving courses are normally thought of as a necessary evil towards ticket dismissal. However, the concept goes far beyond that. Have you often wondered how “that” person keeps a drivers license? I do. Some seem to have a total … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |How A Car’s Steering Works – PART TWO
Power Steering When a car is said to have power steering, it means that the steering system contains a hydraulic component that amplifies the force exerted by the driver. This makes it much easier to steer the car. While it’s possible … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |How a Car’s Steering Works – PART ONE
The steering mechanism in a car seems like a fairly simple mechanism: you turn the steering wheel, the car’s wheel turns, and the car goes in a different direction. Right? Actually, a car’s steering mechanism, while simpler than, say, the … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |How A Car’s Suspension Works
Good handling on the road depends on more than a car’s steering system. The steering works hand in hand with the suspension and tires to create a smooth ride and reliable steering. The suspension acts to improve a car’s ride … Continue reading
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