Most vehicles have a cruise control feature which allows you to turn it on with a press of a button or one turn of a knob on your steering column near your wheel. Cruise control uses a servomechanism (a system that consists of a sensing element) that works with the...
When you're driving down the road and come to a red light, you probably know that you need to stop. But do you know what to do when you come across traffic lights that use other colors? Those colors correspond to different activities and tell you what to do. Most...
Vehicles have changed so much over the years that you might laugh at the popular designs from days gone by as you can see in The evolution of the automobile story. Cars in the early days didn't have many features. Even those from different brands looked very similar....
When you buy a new or used car, you'll likely have fun checking out all of the new features and seeing what they do. Anti-Slip Regulation is a feature that many cars now include, which most refer to as ASR. It comes in handy when you drive on wet and slippery roads...
Whether you want to have fun camping with your loved ones or tow a trailer, you need a trailer hitch. There are a few different types of trailer hitches that allow you to tow other vehicles as well as trailers. You can do the job yourself or turn to a pro to make sure...
New car owners or even people who've been driving for several years may wonder about when to change a vehicle's oil. Changing the oil on schedule remains a fundamental and critical duty for owners wishing to maximize performance and extend a vehicle's lifespan....
Whether you drive a diesel or gasoline vehicle, you need to change your fuel filter every so often. The fuel filter removes debris that would otherwise reach and damage your engine. You can easily look for signs of a dirty fuel filter to know when to change it or turn...
All vehicles on the road from motorcycles to semi-trucks have a variety of lights that can be used for a variety of reasons. Many drivers are not even aware of all the lights on their cars, let alone how to use them. These lights are there for your safety and the...
Distracted driving continues to be one of the biggest factors in crashes on roadways across the country while accounting for thousands of deaths a year. Distracted driving diverts your attention from operating a vehicle and can include a number of activities like...