Driving in rush hour isn’t that bad

Like millions of people every day, I have to drive in rush hour traffic. Maybe I’m blessed because I get to do it twice. How lucky am I? Instead of rush hour, I would prefer to drive in rush minute, but that will never happen. I joke because in reality, why get upset about it?…



What motorcyclists may need…and want

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist or driver of an automobile; it’s your responsibility to perform in such a manner that helps to keep you and others safe. I know; I should tell you something you don’t already know. Although millions if not billions of people know…



The more you know about Electronic Stability Control…

So much technology has become available for new vehicles with each passing year. In reality, it seems like we’re driving “rolling computers” these days. Understanding what each automotive technology can do for us is important. These modern technologies are designed to keep us safe while we drive. Knowing exactly what these technologies can do for…



Traffic getting you down? Get over it

Many people have a morning mentality when it comes to driving. Some of it is good and the others…well, not so good. They wake up, splash some water on their face, get dressed and out the door. Sound familiar? Oh yeah, they grab that all so important first cup of coffee. Let’s face facts; coffee…



Things drivers do that make you go… hmmm

Raising kids has taught me a lot. When my kids were very young they would often do or say things that made me laugh, made me cry and above all, made me think. Relating this to driving, which is something I always tend to do, there are things I see from drivers that make me…



I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not sure

Life throws us a lot of choices. Too many sometimes. We often can’t decide what to do, where to go, who to be with, etc. Driving itself has so many decisions each and every time we get behind the wheel it’s no wonder people get confused. To many people, multiple choices can lead to anxiety….



A summer survival kit every driver should have

Responding early to situations is far better than responding suddenly because if you don’t…well…it doesn’t always turn out so well. I often discuss being prepared for a winter breakdowns and having a winter driving survival kit prepared, but what about having a summer driving survival kit prepared? Is there really a need for one? When…



Being reliable takes effort

Reliability; we want it in our lives. Whether it’s in a life partner, a job, an employee or a vehicle, we rely on people and things to get us through our days, weeks, months and years. But what happens when they aren’t reliable? Some people get annoyed. Some others look for a replacement. Regardless of…