Road Sign Basics

Published on 25th Jan, 2011 at 19:20:24

Road signs are there for your safety and protection—listen to what they have to tell you! Road signs are designed to be self-explanatory and easy to follow; however, they can sometimes be confusing.  Of course, road signs don’t work if … Continue reading →

Understanding Your Transmission, Part 2: Automatic Transmissions

Published on 6th Oct, 2010 at 01:25:50

If you haven’t read my entry on manual transmissions, you may want to give that a brief glance, as it provides some useful background information on the basic ideas behind an automotive transmission. Some of these basic principles are shared … Continue reading →

Part 1: Manual or Standard Transmissions

Published on 1st Sep, 2010 at 18:01:18

What is a transmission? The transmission transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Basically, by using gears and a device called a clutch, the transmission converts the spinning energy of the engine into torque, expressed as  the force exerted … Continue reading →

Why you should take DefensiveDriving.com!

Published on 23rd May, 2011 at 17:10:38

The economy is great, everyone is happy, there is no need for extra efforts on part of cities, states and the country to collect money right?   Well, apparently you have not been around for the last three years, because the … Continue reading →

Too many distracted drivers

Published on 19th Oct, 2010 at 14:23:00

It’s reported on TV, in the newspapers, on the web and laws are being imposed at this time – distracted driving has always been an issue, but with cell phones that act as PDA’s, Ipads and unlimited texting plans, technology … Continue reading →

Tires, tread, air, oh my

Published on 7th Nov, 2011 at 22:50:00

Most of us figure that as long as our tires aren’t flat then they’re OK. It’s quite the opposite. Tires are what keep us attached to the road and need as much attention as gas levels. Tires should be monitored often with a pressure … Continue reading →

The Most Dangerous Hazard: Fog

Published on 23rd Aug, 2010 at 16:19:19

Depending on where you live and travel, you may or may not encounter fog on a regular basis. No matter when, where, or how often you encounter fog, always bear in mind that this is one of the most dangerous … Continue reading →

The Golden Rule of Driving

Published on 4th Aug, 2010 at 20:06:53

How safe a driver are you? According to a recent AAA Traffic Foundation Survey, three out of four drivers say that they consider themselves safer drivers than others on the road, an interesting fact. If we were really all as … Continue reading →

THE ENGINE: COMMON PROBLEMS & MAINTENANCE

Published on 5th Aug, 2010 at 22:48:00

Now that we’ve reviewed the basic principles of engine operation, I’d like to discuss a few of the most common engine problems, how you can identify these problems, and what basic maintenance you should do in order to prevent serious … Continue reading →

Texas Alcohol Law

Published on 5th Mar, 2012 at 17:23:41

Did you know that Texas has an updated law addressing alcohol poisoning? If not, you aren’t alone. Under the amendment, a person under 21 cannot be charged by the police for possessing or consuming alcohol if the person calls 911 … Continue reading →