When Is The Most Dangerous Time To Drive?

  Every driver knows the basic ways they can both prevent and increase their chances of escaping injury in an accident. They know that they should drive more slowly in bad weather, always wear their seatbelt, be aware of the other drivers on the road around them, and so forth. But sometimes even the most careful of drivers can find themselves in an accident. And now, statistics are adding another layer to the puzzle by revealing what times of the day or year are the most dangerous to drive. Would you have guessed that the most dangerous time to be on the road, going by statistics, is a Friday in September between...

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6 Most Common Tire Myths

What is the most important part of your vehicle? Well, we admittedly can’t say that one particular part is absolutely the most important, but we can say that your car’s tires definitely belong near the top of the list.  Naturally, this means that properly caring for and maintaining your tires must always be a priority. But unfortunately a number of wives tales and myths about tire care could put you at a disadvantage if you don’t know what advice to ignore rather than follow. Fortunately, Popularmechanics.com is here to save the day with an article about the 6 most common tire myths: Tires are arguably...

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Regular vs. Premium Gas

What’s the difference between regular and premium gas? And which one should I use? The difference between regular and premium gas is the octane level. Regular gas has an octane rating that is usually around 87, midgrade gas is usually around 89, and premium is usually somewhere around 91. The octane level determines how quickly a fuel burns. If a fuel has a higher octane level, it will burn slower because it has a higher compression level and is less likely to combust without the ignition of the spark plug. When fuel combusts before it is ignited by the spark plug, this means that not all the fuel in an engine will...

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How To Survive A Car Crash

We’ll be the first to admit it, driving can be dangerous. And yet, at the same time driving can be safe! If you’re taking the correct precautionary measures, like those mentioned in this article, How to Avoid a Car Accident, safely driving a car can be a sinch! Unfortunately, however, somtiems accidents are unavoidable and it is no longer a question of how to avoid an accident, but rather how to safely get through one! This graph provides some quick tips on how to survive an accident! So keep your head back and your eyes focused and took a look at this! ...

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