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Severe Dangers of Texting While Driving
Do you know that words can kill? Receiving and texting messages while driving will do just that. Modern devices like smartphones connected people more than ever, with voice calls, receiving and texting messages, video conferencing and other ways of communicating from almost anywhere. Unfortunately, this positive development for society also poses a danger to the cell phone patron, if not properly utilized. Too many people disregard the advice on the dangers of texting anddriving, resulting in an alarming rate of cell phone distraction accidents.
By Mike Johnson7 years ago in Wheel
Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix de France 2019
Round 8 of 21, it was another Formula 1 Grand Prix filled with small action. Right from the beginning, Hamilton had a very good start and managed to stay in front of the field. His teammate, on the other hand, did not have the same pace Hamilton had. With the Ferrari’s starting 3rd and 7th place, respectively, they only managed to get 3rd (Charles Leclerc) and 5th (Sebastian Vettel) on the grid. Some last lap drama included Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris.
By Ian Perez7 years ago in Wheel
Bob and the Tire Change
Bob is a manly man. He loves working on his truck, combing his big bushy beard, hunting, fishing and reading his book on how to fish. Out of all the manly things Bob knows how to do, he falls short in one area: changing a tire. Bob has never had to change one before because his truck has rather large tires, but today it finally happened. Bob was driving behind a garbage truck. Being that Bob is a manly man, he always feels the need to have no one in front of him. The garbage truck was driving slow, making Bob very angry, so, Bob decided he was going to speed up and pass the truck. Seeing this made the garbage collectors angry so, the garbage collector throws a large bag of trash in Bob’s way. He had no choice but to run over it, causing whatever was in the bag to puncture his tire! Bob knew he must calm down if was to ever stop the car safely and get the tire changed.
By Jon Lambo7 years ago in Wheel
Why I Decided to Become a Car Dweller?
It was August 2012, I was a single middle class divorced mom. I started renting a house in Schaumburg, Illinois for $1,500 a month with a salary of $72,000 to support two junior high school kids that eventually attended a private high school in Arlington Heights, Illinois. By the seventh year, my son has grown on to college, and I lived alone with my daughter who was playing soccer, running Cross Country, and playing AAU basketball in her senior year. Anyone that has or had teenagers that played either high school sports or on any AAU team knows that it’s like investing in a small based business where the overhead is higher than the productivity. I was spending about $2,700 a quarter on both kids in extra curricular fees alone.
By LaSharndra Clark7 years ago in Wheel
Surely
Okay folks, I write a "Dear Abby" for cars in my local newspaper, The Lake Worth Herald. I have been doing it weekly for about fifteen years, so I will take a stab at doing it here. I can do this because I am ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified in five repair categories and I own an independent tire and auto repair shop, Car Clinic, in West Palm Beach Florida.
By Jorge E.7 years ago in Wheel
Questions to Ask Yourself When Selecting a Car
The purchase of a car is the single largest transaction that many people make other than purchasing a home. It takes quite a while to save up the money for purchasing a car. Some families may never buy a new car, instead deciding to purchase used cars their entire life. Others will insist on only purchasing new cars, not wanting to own a vehicle that might have been someone else's problem at some point during the life of the vehicle. These are just a few of the factors that go into choosing a car. So when you choose the best midsize sedan for your family let's start with that question to start along the path to purchasing a car.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Wheel
Highway Driving Tips That Will Keep You and Your Family Safe from Any Accident
We always are careful about the wellbeing of our family. Being careful when you are driving is most important when you have other people’s lives in your hand. So here are some tips to prevent road accidents, especially when you have your family with you.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Wheel
Female vs. Male Driving Instructor: Whom Should You Choose?
To be honest, if you want to experience a bigger sense of personal freedom, driving lessons can be a sensible investment. Knowing how to drive your own car comes really in handy—whether it’s during times of an emergency, planning an impromptu road trip, avoiding the hassle of a public commute, etc.—the list can get endless. But in order to pass your driving test with flying colours, you need to make sure to choose an appropriate driving school and hire an efficient driving instructor. Now, though men make up a much larger proportion of driving instructors in the world, that doesn’t mean you can’t hire a female one.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Wheel
4 Tips to Take Good Care of Your Car
Although everyone is bantering about how they don’t make cars as well as they used to, staying on top of minor issues can help you avoid huge expenses, at least until the time comes to re-sell. Here are the most essential car maintenance tips.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Wheel
The Ultimate Driving Experience for a Car Enthusiast
If you’re one of those who has always been fascinated by revving engines and the smell of petrol, or even if you’ve only recently discovered the beauty of driving top-of-the-class cars along some amazing routes, you’re in luck! With so many people all over the world sharing the same passion, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing your next unforgettable experience.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Wheel
What Mechanics Do to Their Vehicles
I write this piece every couple of years or so to remind readers how we as mechanic treat our cars. We change our oil every 3,000 miles, with conventional oil, or every 6,000 miles with synthetic oil because we are protecting an engine that can cost from $3,000 to $10,000 to replace. An oil change can cost from $20 to $75 dollars, do the math.
By Jorge E.7 years ago in Wheel
Tips for Getting Good Gas Mileage
Unless you own a fully electric car, you're going to spend money each week on gas to get to work, school, and to run errands. Depending on how much you drive each day, the amount of money you pay for gas driving can certainly add up. Thankfully, there are some tips you can put into use to help stretch out the time between trips to the gas station. Some of these tips will make your wallet very happy.
By Kevin7 years ago in Wheel