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A Brief History of Anti-Lock Braking Systems The Statue of Liberty is not the only world renowned object designed by the French. Anti-lock braking systems, also known as ABS, were also designed by the French for aircraft around 1929. Before they put anti-lock braking systems on cars, if the road was slick and you…
You can turn right on a red light when: There are no pedestrians in the crosswalk There are no vehicles coming into your desired lane There are no signs prohibiting a right turn There are no obstructions Read on for more exciting red light details. You can turn right on a red light if…
What to do in a hail storm http://www.comedydefensivedriving.com/texas/ This video tip will let you know what to do when an emergency situation occurs while you are driving. Hail storms can cause severe damage to your car and can even harm you if you get caught off guard. Watch the whole series of short…
I feel sorry for those poor bicyclists who are just trying to get a little cardio workout so they can possibly live longer. When in reality just riding a bike on the street could lead to their demise. When it comes to bikes versus cars I hear people complain “Why don’t they ride on the…
With late Spring comes rain, beautiful wildflowers and Mothers Day. What a wonderful Mothers Day gift it would be to take pictures of your children in a field of Bluebonnets. This is what was going through my head as I was driving down I-45 in Texas. And then I saw it! There it was! An…
One of the leading causes of a multiple vehicle pileup is from tailgating. Why do people insist on following too closely? Especially on the freeway, with less than a car length between them and the car ahead, doing 80+ mph. Basic driver education teaches the current safe following distance formula or method (or what some…
Due to insurance companies paying out unprecedented sums and claims, you will notice that your automotive insurance rates have increased. According to industry watchdogs auto insurance for 2022 had an average increase of 9% and for 2023 the average increase is 7%. Here are some of the factors that determine your rates: Driving record Credit…
If you own a pricey, newer model car, it probably has a parking feature where it will parallel park the car for you. What a dream that would have been when I, and generations of other drivers agonized over having to parallel park. That was likely one of the most flunked portions of the driving…
How to lower you New Jersey Auto Insurance rate and reduce points off your driving record isn’t as difficult as you might think. We know with Covid-19 times are changing and like a lot of us, you are probably looking for ways to save some extra money. No one wants to over pay for their…
It’s hard to believe that it has been one full century or 100 years since prohibition began. And the fabulous roaring twenties. I loved the fashion then. It’s been 102 years since World War I ended in 1918. Prohibition law in the United States began in 1920 and lasted until 1933. 13 years is a…