Driving

Can You Skip Gears When Downshifting?

Summary It’s generally safe to skip gears when downshifting as long as you release the clutch when the vehicle has…

6 months ago

Vehicle Parts to Check Before Your 4th of July Road Trip

The summer heat presents specific challenges that cause vehicles to break down. This year is going to be especially challenging,…

7 months ago

How To Turn Off a Car Properly

Summary Setting your gear shifter in the correct position before turning off the vehicle is critical. If you’re driving an…

7 months ago

If My Airbags Deploy, Is My Car Totaled? Straight Answers

Summary Your car isn’t automatically deemed “totaled” if its airbags are deployed during a crash. The deployment only indicates the…

8 months ago

Wind Buffeting and Wind Noise: Causes and Prevention

Summary Wind buffeting refers to the phenomenon where air from outside a vehicle mixes with air inside the vehicle. You…

8 months ago

What Is Brake Checking? Plus Why Drivers Do It and How to Deal With It

Summary Brake-checking happens when a driver abruptly applies the brakes, causing the car behind to swerve or brake suddenly to…

9 months ago

What Exactly Is a Rolling Stop?

Summary A rolling stop is when a driver only slows down when they’re supposed to stop, such as at a…

9 months ago

How to Properly Merge In Traffic

Summary Zipper merging is a merging technique that emulates how zipper teeth come together as a zipper is being closed.…

9 months ago

Is High Mileage Oil Worth Its Cost?

Summary High mileage oil is for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles of mileage. The additives, antioxidants, and detergents in…

9 months ago

Tips for How To Calculate Gas Mileage

Summary Your vehicle’s gas mileage is essentially how many miles it can travel per gallon of gas. It’s measured in…

9 months ago