Monday, August 08, 2011
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, November 20, 2009
Yellow Light
As a rule of thumb, while driving towards a traffic light that's just turned yellow, if it would take extra-hard braking to come to a complete stop, keep driving- you're likely to make it through just fine.
If you can comfortably come to a complete stop, do so. Lights tend to be timed in relation to the speed limits of the street.
If you can comfortably come to a complete stop, do so. Lights tend to be timed in relation to the speed limits of the street.
Labels: driving, rule of thumb, stopping, traffic light
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Speeding to a stop
Accelerating to a red light is a waste of gas. If an upcoming light turns red, remove your foot from the gas pedal and coast the rest of the way, applying the brake when necessary.
Labels: accelerating, acceleration, brake, braking, car, driving, gas, speeding, stop light, velocity
Monday, February 02, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Post parallel parking
Before you get in your parallel-parked car, make a mental note of how much space lies between your car and the cars parked behind/in front of it. You'll feel more confident backing out/pulling forward.
Labels: car, driving, mental note, parallel parking, space
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Lights on
While you may be able to see the road perfectly fine, turning on your headlights while driving in the evening, in a tunnel, or in a parking garage is not so that you will be able to see more clearly; rather, it's so that other drivers will be able to see you.
Labels: driving, headlights