Archive for the ‘Driving-Tips’ Category
2012 Chevrolet Volt | Efficient Driving Tips | Chevrolet
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Learn about the different factors that impact your EV range in the Chevrolet Volt and get some tips to maximize your performance.
Driving Test Tips (Little Book of)
Saturday, December 24th, 2011Driving Test Tips (Little Book of)
Don’t let preparing for your driving test drive you up the wall! With tips from instructors and new drivers alike for both before and during the exam, this little book is jam-packed with helpful advice to make sure that you feel in fine form for the open road . and that you lose your L-plates and not your cool.
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Winter Driving Tips on Accelerating
Thursday, December 15th, 2011

* Be aware of your limits and those of other drivers. Stay focussed on your surroundings. * Dont make any sudden movements, and avoid accelerating too hard (acceleration should be gradual and moderate). Also avoid sudden braking and travelling at high speeds. * Leave more distance between your car and the one ahead. * To decrease the risk of sliding when going uphill, use a higher gear ratio than you would when travelling in dry weather.
Winter Driving Tips
Friday, November 18th, 2011
VICTORIA — When road conditions change, Police say as little as 3-kilometres an hour could be the difference between breaking safely, or skidding into a life changing accident. “You imagine the watermelon here being a child that has run out on the street for example and all of this can be avoided when the roads are wet, icy, or snowy.” Sgt. Glenn Vermette, head of the Victoria Police Traffic Enforcement Unit had his officers demonstrate speed to skid stopping distances on wet roads. And the message is, slowdown. “Give yourself lots of distance with the car in front of you so that if all of a sudden something happens you have the ability to stop before you have an impact.” ICBC in partnership with traffic enforcement departments from up and down the island rolled out their winter driving campaigns today. “We’ve had the education aspect, now were going to go out and do the enforcement part” says Saanich Sgt. Mike Barkley. While ICBC says speed related crashes and injuries increase 40 percent during the month of December. “People need to realize it’s a lot better to be ten minutes late than fifty years to early.” Today Calgary and surrounding areas received snow, while flurries on the island may not be far behind. With snow in the forecast for this weekend everyone is asking the same question; do I really need winter tires? Well the answer is a resounding yes, and here’s why says Tires Unlimited service technician Kevin Bermingham. “This is your typical all season tire here …
Driving Tips & Road Safety : How to Start a Car in Cold Weather
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
When starting a car in cold weather, let the engine run for two to five minutes before putting the vehicle in gear to get the engine properly lubed with oil. Allow a car to warm up before driving in cold weather with safety tips from a driving instructor in this free video on driving lessons.
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