Driving

What Are Boots for Spark Plugs?

Summary Spark plug boots, also known as coil boots or ignition boots, connect the engine’s ignition coil to the spark…

1 week ago

What Happens If You Shift Into Reverse While Driving Your Car?

Summary Shifting into reverse while driving forward won’t stop your car, so don’t use it as a makeshift brake. The…

3 weeks ago

What Size Winch Do I Need?

Summary Typically mounted to the bumper of a car, a winch is a mechanical device that can pull vehicles, trailers,…

3 weeks ago

Break-In Period For New Cars: A Quick Guide

Summary Your new car needs a break-in period to let engine components and other parts settle properly. The engine break-in…

3 weeks ago

What’s the Best Way to Park? Plus Tips to Find the Best Parking Spots

Summary Studies recommend different methods to find the best parking spot. You can be prudent. Don’t settle for the first…

3 weeks ago

Illegal and Legal U-Turns: A Brief Guide

Summary You can usually make a legal U-turn in some situations, such as roads with no warnings prohibiting the maneuver,…

4 weeks ago

Is Turning Right on Red Legal?

Summary Turning right at red lights is usually legal in most of the US. That said, you can only turn…

4 weeks ago

Handy Tips for Driving Safely On Gravel Roads

Summary When driving on gravel roads, avoid sharp turns and hard brakes, drive slowly, and engage the four-wheel drive if…

4 weeks ago

Are You Supposed To Use Turn Signals in a Roundabout? And Other Roundabout Rules

Summary You should still try to use turn signals in a roundabout to show other drivers courtesy and consideration.  Signal…

1 month ago

Avoid These Driving Habits That May Ruin Your Brakes

Summary Braking downhill and slamming the brakes are bad habits that can potentially destroy your vehicle’s brakes. Inspect your brakes…

2 months ago