Owning a car is very rarely an inexpensive endeavour. While it can be enjoyable to spend plenty of dollar on upgrading our vehicles, kitting it out with a solid sound system, and so on, some expenses are less pleasant. Take car insurance. It’s something that we all need to have if we’re going to be out there on the roads, but the seemingly … [Read more...]
The Skoda Fabia Hatchback: A Fab Car, Or Not?
The Skoda Fabia Hatchback has got a big rep to live up to. It was voted Best Small Car in the Driver Power New Car Survey 2017, so folks obviously like it and are considering parting with their hard earned wages to purchase one. Although, does the five-star rating mean it’s more of a good all-rounder, floundering in some particular areas like … [Read more...]
Risk-Taker? Stay Out Of Trouble When You’re Driving
It’s easy to make some simple errors when you are driving. After all, you can easily slip into a higher speed when you are on the road. Or you might risk driving when you have had a drink as you don’t believe you will get caught. But your simple error could result in a charge by the police. And then you could be facing a fine or a prison sentence. … [Read more...]
Can You Handle The Power That Comes With Being Behind The Wheel?
We may all undertake the same driving lessons and driving test, but that doesn’t mean that when we come to driving on the roads that our skills are equal. The fact is that some people are just better drivers than others, for one reason or another, which means that when on the roads they are better able to handle the power that comes with being … [Read more...]
Is a DWI Charge Ever Wrong?
Wikimedia It seems like a pretty clear-cut case. If you’ve been shown to be driving while impaired (DWI), then you should obviously be charged and sentenced. But you shouldn’t assume that just because someone is arrested for DWI that they’re guilty. You also shouldn’t assume that the arrest is actually allowed by the law. Understanding the … [Read more...]
The Pros And Cons Of Being A Truck Driver
There are more truck drivers than ever before. In the US alone there are more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers. And that figure doesn't include all the people employed in related industries. The size of the sector means that it dominates the lives of millions of individuals. Yet, there is hardly any discussion on the merits and risks … [Read more...]
Best Ways To Improve Your Driving
Source: Wikimedia If you passed your test years ago, then most people will assume you’re a totally competent driver. However, you know your own driving skills best. Every time you get in the driver’s seat, you’re at the controls of a potentially dangerous machine. I’m sure you know someone who’s legally allowed to drive, but they really shouldn’t … [Read more...]