To maintain and extend the life of a car’s tires, check the tire pressure once a month, examine the tread on the tire regularly, and get the tires rotated every 5000 to 7000 miles. Help tires last longer through proper care and maintenance with instructions from an ASE-certified technician…
To interpret tire wear, look for even tread marks, wear on the outside of the tire, wear on the inside of the tire, wear down the middle of the tire or irregular wear in a wave pattern. Understand what causes theses different scenarios of tire wear with instructions from an ASE-certified…
In the event of brake failure in a manual transmission vehicle, start shifting down to lower gears, pull the car off to the side of the road, and use the emergency brake to bring the car to a complete stop. Stop a vehicle using the handle brake with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on driving.
To read tire sizes break down the full number that appears on the tire by the tire type, tire tread width, aspect ratio, rim size and load rating. Determine the size of various types of tires with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on tires.
Avoiding rear-end collisions can be done by paying attention to the cars ahead, watching for brake lights, keeping a safe distance behind other cars and getting the brakes checked annually. Drive safely to avoid getting into accidents with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on driving.
To choose the right fuel for a car, look for the sticker on the inside frame of the driver’s door for recommended fuel grades, and listen for unusual sounds from the engine to determine if the gas used is acceptable. Pay attention to a vehicle’s performance to choose the right fuel grade with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on cars.
To stop a car without brakes, down shift or over-rev the engine to slow the car down, or use the parking brake, which is not connected to the vehicle’s hydraulic system. Stop a car when the brakes fail with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on driving.
To get better gas mileage, keep the car maintained properly by checking the oil once a month, checking the air filter, maintaining proper tire pressure and driving sensibly without many sharp accelerations. Get better gas mileage through smart driving and upkeep with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on driving.
Driving Lessons
When you’re choosing a car you have to keep many factors in mind. You have to consider price, cost of maintenance and whether you want a new car or a second hand one. More importantly you will need to choose between a manual or an automatic vehicle. Remember, this is only transport between point A and point B. Don’t torture yourself by persisting with a manual drive if you just don’t have what it takes. On the other hand, being able to drive both manual and automatic cars will come in handy at some stage. So don’t sell yourself short if you are a natural driver.
Let’s find out more about manual and automatic cars.
A manual car offers more control by being able to work up or down the gears in order to slow down or speed up. With an automatic car, you choose between drive, reverse, park, and neutral depending on the need. The automatic transmission will move up and down the drive gears for you. They also have the capacity to override the “D” or drive gear and choose an appropriate gear, there is just no clutch to worry about. An automatic car has just two pedals. If you want to control every aspect of your drive, a manual transmission may be a better option for you.
Another important factor is the cost of running the vehicle. While an automatic car offers better drive quality, it is often heavy on fuel. So opting for a manual may help you save on fuel costs in the long run. However it still depends on how you drive that car. The tougher you are on the car the more fuel it uses, no matter if it is manual or automatic.
In terms of maintenance, an automatic car is sometimes more expensive. As you rely on the brakes more when slowing down in an automatic, they will wear out quicker than in a manual. However if you ride or mistreat the clutch in a manual they won’t last either. Servicing an automatic car can also costs more than a manual, as the automatic transmission will also need to be serviced. In the end it evens out and it comes down to personal preference.
An automatic car is a good idea for people who don’t want any added hassles while driving. Like we have said before driving an automatic is much simpler. This may be important for people who come from overseas where the driving conditions and road rules are different. This may be especially relevant for those who are from countries where they drive on the opposite side of the road. Engaging the clutch and  working the gear stick is not an easy skill to master. Changing the gears in a manual car is all about calculating speed and the amount of power the car needs to reach it. In an automatic car this isn’t so, everything is done for you!
For some people who eventually want to drive a manual car, often the best option is to start in an automatic and upgrade at a later date. Once you have mastered the steering and have good control of two pedals in an automatic, you could then add the gears and clutch into the equation. Sometimes the family only has one transmission or the other, this is where your driving school can help. If you require more information about driving a manual or an automatic car or want to take driving lessons for the same, please contact us at http://www.roadworks.net.au.
Joy Chambers has been a driving instructor for the past 8 years and has trained a number of people. He also writes articles regarding his field of work and about road safety and driving.
Driving a car with manual transmission requires a good balance between engine power and the throttle, as the clutch is pressed to disengage the engine power during gear shifts, and it is gently released while the gas pedal is pressed. Drive a manual transmission vehicle with instructions from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on driving.