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Defensive Driving or Mind, Body and Soul.

Have you ever thought how everything is govern by basic laws?  All living things, the elements, nature, from the atom to the grand universe, everything is under the laws of the universe.  The Golden Rule “”Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”” “you reap what you sow” and never drink with a guy who only has one arm.  I have no idea where that comes from but it sounds like a good idea.  If something is out of “wack” then nothing falls into place.  The same applies to your vehicle’s tire alignment, if your alignment is out of “wack” then your steering will be off too and the life of your tires will be cut short.

Have you ever heard of the MIND, BODY and SOUL connection?  Everything is in threes, when it comes to your tire’s alignment there is the CAMBER, CASTER and TOE.  If you’re not a mechanic do not attempt to do the alignment yourself or you could lose a toe and a finger.

The CAMBER is how vertical your tire is in relation to the road.  Kinda like your MIND is how vertical you are to the world around you.   The is also “Negitive CAMBER” and “Positive CAMBER,” just like sometimes your MIND is in a positive state and sometimes negitive.  Positive CAMBER means the tires angle out, negitive means they angle in towards the car.  Sometimes your mind is just mello, like yellow if you’ve been a smokin’ somthin’ greeeen!

The Toe is how the tires ride.  TOE-in means the tires point to the inside of the car, if you where looking at the car straight on.  TOE-out means the opposite.  Just like your BODY and how you walk, some people walk with their feet-in, I call those people “pigeon-toed.”   Some people walk with their feet out, I call those people drunk.

The CASTER is the angle the wheels pivot on and it’s measured in degrees.  Just like the SOUL, brother!  Your SOUL is the CASTER of you!  Your SOUL is the angle your being pivots on through time and space.

Get your tire alignment done when you purchase new tires and meditate before you start your new day, both can make all the difference in the world.

Join me again next week and until then…

Take care and be safe-
Danny Keaton

Lisa: Lisa has been involved with defensive driving since 1999. She has been active providing important information regarding driving safety and periodic law changes in Texas and the United States. She enjoys driving safely, outdoor activities and hanging with her children.