Important Tips on Saving Gas

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

1. Never fill up your car with too much fuel.

It common sense if you want to make your car faster you need to make it lighter. Having too much fuel makes it heavy forcing your car’s engine to burn more fuel.

2. Schedule your visits to the Gas Station.

Schedule an errands to coincide with a visit to the gas station.  Buying fuel in the morning when its generally cooler making the fuel contract as result giving you a little more fuel.

3. Keep a constant speed and always try to slow down gradually.
Stepping on the gas medal gradually saves fuel, while stopping gradually keep fuel consumption in check.
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Engine Maintenance

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

General Procedures and Principles

Whenever the engine is hard to start, loses power and performance, or uses an excessive amount of fuel, a tune-up is recommended. To keep the engine operating at maximum efficiency, a tune – up should generally be performed every 8,000kms.

Battery
The battery is tested first because it is the basic source of energy in the automotive electrical system. A battery may be tested for specific gravity with a hydrometer, cell voltage variations by light load test with a low -reading volt-meter, and capacity with a battery – starter tester.
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Night Driving Tips

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

1. HEADLIGHT/PARKING LIGHT

a) turn headlight on at early dusk.
don’t use parking lights when vehicle is in motion. This will confuse approaching drivers
b) Keep dashboard lights dim. Make sure all lights and signals are operating.
c) Never look directly on approaching vehicle’s light. Watch the right edge of the road or lane marker until the vehicle has passed. NEVER FIGHT GLARE WITH GLARE.
d) Check headlight aim if oncoming drivers blink their lights at you when you low beam is on. Don’t forget that the primary use of the headlight is TO SEE AND TO BE SEEN.

2. BE PREPARED

Always be prepared. Pedestrians and objectives are more difficult to see at night.

3. Car trouble

If trouble stops you on the road, pull off roadway,place a glare or blinker before or after your vehicle, leave headlights on low beams and turn on dome light. Switch on four-way flasher if available.
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Representing Your Company on the Road

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

Drivers of company vehicles can promote traffic safety by displaying good traffic safety conduct.

When a truck or car is painted in company colors and carries the company name and logo, it becomes more than just a mode of transport, it becomes a mobile display of the company’s image.Whether this display is good, bad or indifferent depends on the behavior of the diver.
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Important Facts Drivers Should Know

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Do you know that when the gasoline tank is filled to its very top in the cool of the morning, fuel expansion as the day warms will force some of the fuel onto the ground?
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More Saftey Driving Tips

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

1. STAY ALERT FOR ROAD HAZARDS
Children playing, animals , vehicles discharging passengers, even large pieces of pavement can cause accidents
Be prepared for sudden stops, intersection and for vehicle pulling away from the curve.

2. PRACTICE COURTESY AT ALL TIMES
When you consider the other person first, regardless of who has the right-of-way, you will probably enjoy driving to its fullest
A courteous driver is calm and the safest kind of driver.

3. DON’T TRY THE UNSEEN
This includes passing on hills and curves. Obstacles can hurt you when you did not see them in time.

4. TAKE EXTRA CARE ON FREEWAYS
Especially when entering or making an exit.

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Steps to Remember to Avoid Getting into a Car Accident

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

1. Defensive Driving Is Really Important.
When your on the road remember your safety comes before anything. Never take unnecessary risk unless you really have to on the road. Although you can’t control everything that happens while you drive, but you certainly avoid situations which increases your chances in getting into an accident. Always anticipate the worst situations and continuously check how well you are driving adapt to any changes in road keeping in mind if your if its the safest thing to do in the road.

2. There An Important Reason on Why We Should Always be Courteous.
Keeping a high degree of tolerance and tolerance to other drivers can do a lot to minimized accidents. Asking yourself if your treating other drivers how you want them to treat you minimizes any rash decision making while driving.

3. Remember the Skills You Have Learn as a Driver.
You may get a lot of safety reminders but its there for a very good reason, to keep you safe and the others around you. Try to recall all the safety tips you have learn before you start your car and even more before any long trip.
Make sure you have a clear view of the road ahead of you and keeping a good distance to other cars ahead of you is critical in any driving situation since it give you the time to adjust to any changes. Speed limits may vary in different areas depending on the road conditions, ignoring such changes however minimal can increase your chances to getting into an accident.

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Steps to Safe Driving

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Automobile accidents occur in industrial areas, in open areas, in rural areas, in urban areas, and in residential areas. No matter where you are, when you are behind the wheel you must be alert, cautious, and courteous to avoid accidents.

Driving is merley a repetition of three basic actions: See – think – do. Another way of saying this is , perceive – predict – perform.

You must perceive trouble.
You must predict what action is necessary .
You must perform such action — in time.

If you carry out the see-think-do actions correctly you can prevent involvement in any accident situation. It is important to know how to look properly – where and when to look – and how to choose your path wisely as you check the traffic picture.

Good perception is necessary to become a safe driver. Your eyes provided more than 90 % of the information you need in order to cope with traffic and the unpredictable actions of other drivers.

Skid marks at accident scenes indicate that trouble was seen but too late ! The driver was probably even going too fast for the conditions.

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Defensive Driving Techniques

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

In Defensive driving , don’t exceed posted limits….
Always keep on eye on speedometer and adjust speed both weather and traffic.

In Defensive driving, avoid highway hypnosis …..
Keep awake with fresh air, radio and singing or chewing bubble gum, etc.

In Defensive driving, always signal when going to pass…
Look behind and ahead of you. Allow plenty of time and space.

In Defensive driving, keep checking other drivers around you….
Watch for vehicles entering. Allow enough spaces.

In Defensive driving you must allow others to pass if they want to …..
if they need room to pull in front of you, you slow down to let them do so.

Your goood example and consideration for others can play a big part in redressing danger on our roads caused by ither driver’s mindless behavior.

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Wyoming Drivers Handbook

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

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