Feb
22
2008
Are you driving around in a vehicle that’s an accident waiting to happen? If you have chips or cracks in your windshield, the answer may be “Yes.”
A lot of people ignore chips and cracks that are not in the driver’s line of sight because they figure they are no big deal, but that’s a big […]
Feb
22
2008
Moving during the winter brings extra challenges when driving a rental truck.
Penske Truck Rental offers these tips to help make your winter journey smooth and easy:
* Get oriented. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle. Be sure to adjust the mirrors and know how the heater, defroster and wipers work. Pick up your truck a day early […]
Nov
26
2007
(ARA) - Looked at a calendar lately? Time sure is flying! It seems like just yesterday you were enjoying those long, sunny days out by the lake. Now you’re counting down the days till Thanksgiving and Christmas; but the holidays aren’t all you should be thinking about. The most wonderful time of the year is […]
Oct
01
2007
Work and home responsibilities take an enormous amount of time each day. While being “under pressure” is not healthy for people, it’s also very bad for your tires.
Tires can lose 1 to 2 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure each month. When tires are “under pressure” they become more stressed and can get hot […]
Jul
06
2007
(ARA) - Approximately 50 percent of people say a lack of time is a bigger problem in their lives than a lack of money, according to the 2006 Yankelovich MONITOR “Finding Time Perspective” report. Seventy percent of consumers 16 years and older say they don’t have enough time to do all the things they need […]
Jun
21
2007
(ARA) - Every year millions of Americans take to the roads with their trailers in tow. Whether you’re towing a boat, a horse or a houseful of furniture, driving with a trailer presents challenges to both the driver and the tow vehicle. Here are the top tips from hauling experts on how to keep your […]
May
29
2007
(ARA) – When cold weather begins to warm, motorists may think their driving cares have melted away with the winter ice and snow. Not so.
“Spring brings its own set of challenges for safety conscious drivers,” says Jim Sinclair, vice president of service for Subaru of America, Inc. “Many drivers underestimate the need for control that […]
May
06
2007
(ARA) – As clocks spring ahead and the seasons change, roads and highways throughout the nation become a bit more dangerous, according to the National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF), a non-profit group that provides free driver safety programs for schools and other organizations.
In the spring and early summer, tired motorists have to deal with […]
Apr
26
2007
Parents, are you protecting your teen driver when she gets behind the wheel?
Traffic crashes result in 44 percent of teen deaths, the leading cause of teen fatalities in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. But driving and insurance experts agree: parents can play a big role in helping their teens stay safe.
“Parents should […]
Mar
12
2007
No one wants to think about being in an auto accident. But even the safest drivers can be involved in an accident, and the fact is that if it happens to you, knowing what to do and being prepared will help you deal with an accident.
“The best defense is a good offense so before you […]