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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 website

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Autos > Trucks Road safety from a truck driver's perspective: 5 of 12
10 Tips for Avoiding an Accident with a Truck:1. Never drive in front of a truck and slow down or apply the brakes abruptly. Trucks require a lot more stopping distance than cars and cannot make evasive lane changes as quickly either. When you apply your brakes, make sure there isn't a truck close behind you as most truck dri... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely: 11 of 24
The best way to ensure that your teen drives safely after getting their driver's license is to make sure they understand that driving is a serious responsibility. If your teenager truly understands this concept and they are mature-minded to begin with, they will most likely practice safe driving.In order for anyone to practic... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What is drifting?: 3 of 6
Drifting, as it pertains to cars, is basically a specialized driving technique. Also known as oversteering, power oversteer, and sliding or hanging the tail out, drifting is driving a vehicle with two or more wheels losing traction. Usually on purpose. While it is not necessarily the fastest or safest way around a turn for mo... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Red light etiquette: 1 of 2
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, l... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Why a car's daytime running lights are unsafe and should be eliminated: 1 of 2
Daytime Running Lights, also known as DRLs, are installed on the front of motor vehicles to increase their visibility during daylight hours.There are several kinds of daytime running lights used by auto manufacturers. Some DRL systems use a vehicle's low beam headlights. Others use reduced intensity headlights or separate low... More..
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 ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to find the safety test ratings of your car: 1 of 2
Here in the United States, the two major organizations that provide vehicle safety test ratings, also known as crash test ratings, are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).You can look up the safety ratings for your car or any car by visiting their In... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to look for when reading a crash test rating: 1 of 1
Crash test ratings inform consumers of how well a vehicle will protect them in the event of a crash. Crash test ratings use a scale of one to five stars with five stars being the highest score. The rating concept is simple; the more stars a vehicle has, the safer it is in an accident. When reading a crash test rating though, ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Race car driver diets: 1 of 1
A proper diet is vitally important to all competitive athletes. Race car drivers have to be even more disciplined with their diets in order to achieve peak performance when competing.Driving a race car requires a tremendous amount of energy and a driver must be properly nourished and hydrated beforehand. Hydration is especial... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) An overview and analysis of the number of registered vehicles in the US: 1 of 1
There are currently (2007) more than 245 million vehicles registered in the United States.At the end of 2006, the auto manufacturers with the most new vehicle registrations were:1. Ford (2,457,735 registrations)2. Chevrolet (2,433,807 registrations)3. Toyota (2,214,375 registrations)4. Honda (1,308,558 registrations)5. Dodge ... More..