Now there’s no excuse for being a bad driver. You’ve driven behind this car: it seems as if it wants to curse all it its path, making wide turns, drifting in and out of the lanes, speeding and slowing randomly. I was behind a car like this recently and I had to get away from…
Driving Etiquette: Tips for Less Stressful Driving
Just because you have your license, doesn’t mean that you are a good driver. Some people might read the title of this article and automatically think it doesn’t pertain to them because they have their license already but that’s not the case. You may have picked up some bad habits over the years. Aggressive driving…
When You Need to Stop and Sleep – Tips for Napping in your Car
It’s Naptime! March 11th is National Napping Day. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking: every dang thing has it’s own “day” of celebration. National Law Day, National Compliment Day, National Naked Gardening Day (yup, that’s a thing…Google it if you don’t believe me). Before you say “stop the madness” let’s talk about this. Naps…
Putting the New Michelin X-Ice Winter Tires to the Ultimate Test: Driving in Quebec
Testing winter tires in a blizzard? That’s one way to know how they perform! In Montreal, Quebec, most days in February are cold, there is snow on the ground and it’s, well, Winter. This February was no different, apart from the day of the official media launch of the new Michelin X-Ice winter tires we…
I Learned to Drive in Snow at Bridgestone Winter Driving School With Toyota – And So Can You
By guest contributor Tami Mittan Normally, a car sliding on snow causes panic. Here, that’s what you’re supposed to do. “Alright, Tami – you’re up! I want you to accelerate to 30 MPH as you go down this next hill, and on my mark just stomp and hold.” My winter driving coach, Kubo, was…
Demystifying Safety Features in Cars… By Auto Maker
Safety features are designed to help you drive better. If they don’t drive you nuts. They beep. They buzz. They light up and flash. They take some of the weight off the driver when it comes to safety features in cars and sometimes they jump right in and take the wheel. Advanced safety technologies are…
100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
We Went to Skip Barber Racing School and Learned How to Prevent a Crash
Losing control of your car is frightening. Learning how to react could save your life. Have you ever rounded a corner too fast and felt your car slipping a bit on the road? Or perhaps you hit a spot of wet pavement and hydroplaned, skating across the water after losing touch with the pavement. Either…
Get On the Road to a Healthier New Year
You know the saying, “New Year, New Me!” Did you know that approximately 80% of people who set resolutions in the new year fail? Why do we think that is? It may be because people set unrealistic goals, or they just aren’t ready to make a change yet. Not to worry, we want to help…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…