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Louis "Topspeed" Albornoz is a professional race car driver and a syndicated writer. His official website, www.topspeedracer.com, has money-saving offers for consumers and supports charity. Get a FREE racing invitation by visiting the contact page of his

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Autos > Driving & Safety Whatever happened to driving etiquette?: 1 of 13

Where have all the courteous drivers gone? It does seem that poor driving manners are commonplace these days and it is probably caused by a combination of factors. Before examining those factors though, what are examples of bad driving etiquette? Here are some: 1. Tailgating 2. Cutting people off 3. Blocking the intersection...
Autos > Driving & Safety Top 10 common problems in unsafe autos: 1 of 4

Unsafe automobiles pose a significant threat to the safety of all motorists. Accidents due to vehicle problems can be avoided by learning to identify the causes of these accidents. The following factors comprise the most critical hazards found in unsafe autos: 1. Worn, mismatched, and under-inflated tires The only thing keep...
Local Guides > New York City Why New York City has so many bad drivers: 1 of 4

New York is full of bad drivers. Actually, New York may have some of the worst drivers in the world. I think the primary reasons for this phenomenon are insufficient driver training mandates and the lax requirements for obtaining a driver's license. Let's take a look at the former issue first. A five hour pre-licensing class...
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: What to do when you are the target of road rage: 5 of 17

Road rage is the cause of many accidents and violent altercations. If you are being pursued by a road rager, there are several things you can do to keep yourself safe. First off, try to get away from the road rager. This does not mean speeding away from them, as this would only put you and other motorists in jeopardy. Changi...
Autos > Driving & Safety Red light etiquette: 1 of 3

Red light etiquette is not about stopping at a red light. It is about the proper way to interact with other road users when stopped at a red light. While this is something that most drivers never think about consciously, it is a subject worth exploring. Proper red light etiquette is fairly easy to observe. For the most part,...
Autos > Fuel Economy Why cars get better gas mileage in warm weather: 1 of 3

There are many factors that cause cars to achieve better gas mileage in warm weather. It is mostly due to the fact that cold weather, especially winter weather, negatively affects fuel economy in general. Some cars, such as hybrids and electrics, are affected more than others but this article will only address gasoline power...
Autos > Engine Repair Overview of rotary engines: 1 of 3

The first functional rotary engine for cars was invented by German engineer Dr. Felix Wankel in 1957, after many years of experimentation and development. Other rotary engines existed as early as the late 1800's but those rotary engines were used to power aircraft. A rotary engine is a unique internal combustion engine that ...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars How to buy a quality used car: 7 of 19

10 Important Tips for Buying a Quality Used Car Follow these simple pointers to avoid trouble when buying a used car: 1. Try to buy a vehicle that has only had one previous owner. A one owner car is almost always in better condition than a car with several previous owners. 2. Buy a vehicle with low mileage. A lower mileage v...
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Do-it-yourself car repair: Make an old used car or truck look like new for less than $30!: 1 of 2

The best way to improve the appearance of any used car or truck for less than $30.00 would be to apply a new paint job yourself. For this you will need the following materials: 1. Spray paint (8-10 cans of durable outdoor spray paint) 2. Masking tape (one roll should be enough) 3. Painter's mask (the cheap, white fiber kind)...
Autos > Driving & Safety Why speed bumps are useless: 1 of 2

The general public has been falsely led to believe that speed bumps save lives. The rationale behind installing speed bumps is that they will force motorists to slow down. Supposedly, a motorist driving slowly is less likely to kill a pedestrian. Hence, a "speed bumps save lives" mentality has been mistakenly adopted by many...