Handling Road Rage

Road rage is a very extreme example of unsafe driving behavior. Drivers usually experience frustration behind the wheel due to traffic or road conditions. Aggressive driving causes 66% percent of all accidents in Florida. It is important to always remember to keep your cool when driving especially if another driver is pushing your buttons.

Here are some tips that may help you avoid road rage or someone who has road rage:

1.Be calm

You gain nothing from engaging in aggressive behavior with another driver. It is always better to be the bigger person. There’s no prize if the aggressive driver does get ahead on the road. If the aggressive driver does continue to threat you, someone in your car can call the police and report it.

2. Use your horn

The car horn is there purposely to warn other drivers who may not be able to see you or avoiding an accident. The horn isn’t supposed to be used unnecessarily so when properly needed don’t be afraid to actually use it.

3. Move over

Nobody likes driving with someone tailgating him or her along the way. If someone is driving closely behind you, just move over. They’ll try and get right on your bumper to try and make you go faster. Don’t encourage their bad habits by doing so. In addition you shouldn’t brake quickly to try and cause and accidents or getting the driver slow down because that’s just adding risk for both of you.

In addition, Florida is currently trying to pass Bill 203 “Anti-Road Rage Act.” In a nutshell the bill is aimed to stop slower drivers from driving on the left lane at all times. Drivers who are traveling at less than the normal speed are to travel in the right-hand lane or as close to the right hand curb.

Hopefully these helpful tips will avoid you from accidents and handling drivers with road rage.

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Importance Of Cleaning Your Car

Safer Drive

Washing regularly keeps windshields, mirrors and signal lights clean. You will see more of the road, and others will be better able to see you.

Improve Fuel Economy

Did you know that the cleaner your car it results in less wind resistance? That means better fuel economy, and this means you saving money on your gas tank.

Protect Your Car From Bacteria

Regular cleaning of your car's interior can help keep away bacteria and accumulate on steering wheels, gearshifts, radio buttons and other commonly touched places.

Save Time And Money

Your time is valuable; so don't waste it in your driveway or at the store buying supplies, Visit a professional car wash and get a great wash, at the right price, in just a few minutes.

Protect Your Investment

The better the condition of your vehicle, the higher the resale or trade-in value. Depending upon the vehicle, regular cleaning can equate to thousands of dollars in value. Acid rain, road salt, bird droppings and sun damage are just some of the threats to your car's condition that can be addressed by regular car care.

Take Pride Into Your Car

A clean car looks better and communicates pride, and who doesn't feel better driving a clean car.

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Top Car Maintenances To Keep Up With

Basic car maintenance really isn't that hard. There are simple things that you can do on your own. Some tips have simple explanations and these tips apply to pretty much every car owner, from business fleet owners, to specialists like a limo service, to the weekend hobbyist. Here are some car maintenances to look for:

Checking Your Oil Levels

If the oil is too high or too low, it can cause trouble for your engine. To check the oil, park on level ground and wait until the engine has cooled down after driving, then locate the dipstick. Pull it out and wipe it clean; then push it all the way back in until the top of it is seated properly in the dip tube again.

Checking Your Coolant Level

The coolant is the other thing your engine cannot go without. Every engine is different but if you check your handbook you should find where the coolant reservoir is. It will normally be bolted to one side of the engine bay or the other, and be a white semi-transparent bottle.

Check Your Tire Pressures

Check your tire pressures regularly; at least once a week is ideal. Bad tire pressures can affect fuel economy, handling and comfort. It's easy to do and there is no excuse not to.

Check Your Tread Depth

Four new tires might seem expensive but they're cheaper than a fine or an accident. Bald, slick tires might be good for motor racing but they're no good on the road. Most tires come with tread wear bars built into them now. Find one, examine it and if your tread is too low, replace your tires.

Clean Brake Dust Off Regularly

Brake dust has all sorts of miscellaneous stuff. If you leave it too long, the combination of road grime, moisture and heat from your brakes will bake it on to your wheels. Brake dust normally clings to wheels with static electricity so a damp sponge and clean cold water is the best way to get it off.

Check Your Battery

If your battery terminals or contacts aren't clean, you're making it more difficult for the current one to pass around the electrical system. Remove the terminal caps and clean each contact post with a wire brush to get a nice clean metal contact surface.

Check Your Belts

At the front of your engine there will be a series of rubber drive belts that loop around various pulleys, driving everything from the alternator to the a/c compressor. Get your timing belt and accessory drive belt checked every 25,000 miles, preferably replacing it every 50,000 miles.

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5 Things Drivers Forget To Do During Their Road Test

You’ve worked your way through driver’s training, studied the rules of the road and even know how to use a roundabout. You’re well on your way to getting a license, but you’re not there just yet. Of course there are many widespread mistakes that even seasoned motorists make. These may not necessarily cause you to fail a test but they don’t look good, either. Here are 5 things drivers forget during a road test:

Underusing Signals

Don’t forget to signal, and if you are uncertain whether signaling is inappropriate, signal to be careful. You use traffic signals to communicate your intentions to drivers around you. You want those communications to be clear and helpful.

Speeding/Driving Too Slow

Don’t be in such a rush to finish your test. Or don’t be so afraid to speed, you drive way too slowly. Keep up with the speed of the traffic flow while observing the posted speed limits.

Rushing To Park

Sometimes, test takers think to be efficient is to complete a task quickly, but that’s not exactly the case with parking for your driving exam. It’s way better to be safe and take your time. Remember your job is to show your examiner that you know how to drive efficiently and safely. Don’t rush your parking job and risk making a mistake you wouldn’t have made had you taken your time.

Driving Through Controlled Intersections Too Fast

Just because the light turns green, it doesn’t mean it’s safe to pass. Other drivers may not be paying attention to the change in their own traffic light; they may be confused or rushing through an intersection too quickly. Before you proceed through an intersection, even after a light turns green, check all directions to make sure it’s safe to go.

Incorrect Lane Changes

Nervous drivers can change lanes too quickly or thoughtlessly. Before changing lanes remember to check the lane and your mirrors before moving into the other lane, use your signal and move into another lane at a steady pace maintaining the speed of traffic.

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