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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 > Driving & Safety Elder drivers: Retests and restrictions: 6 of 11
High profile accidents involving elderly motorists make headlines. However, laws that require the frequent retesting of older drivers are not an effective way to address this problem. These tests overlook the loss of cognitive skills that affect judgment, which cause most accidents in which the elderly are involved, and they ... More..
Autos > Cars How automotive black boxes work: 2 of 3
Automotive black boxes are actually Event Data Recorders. Within the automotive industry, they are commonly referred to as EDRs. Their purpose is to record information at the time of an accident. Some EDRs also record information before and after an accident.EDRs are very similar to the black boxes used in airplanes but they ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Reflections on driving big cars in the city: 2 of 3
Driving a big car in any city has advantages and disadvantages. A bigger car also changes your driving experience, and the way other motorists interact with you.Some of the advantages of a big car are:1. Better visibility2. Safer than a smaller car3. Other drivers yield to you more oftenSome of the disadvantages of a big car ... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Fuel for race cars: 2 of 3
The most common fuels used in race cars these days (2007) are:1. Leaded and unleaded gasolineThis fuel is used by many types of race cars and octane levels are usually high, meaning 94 and above. Gasoline is used in drag cars, rally cars, stock cars, and even Formula One cars. Gasoline is derived from the distillation of crud... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Rotary engines: 2 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 us... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Elderly drivers: How old is too old to drive?: 20 of 25
Should people over the age of 65 be allowed to drive? Absolutely yes but with conditions.Many senior drivers have diminished capacities such as slower reflexes, poor vision and so on. Senior drivers also have a higher crash death rate per miles driven than any other group except teens. Even so, the freedom to drive is not som... More..
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing What to do when your oil light comes on: 9 of 11
The oil light is one of your vehicle's most important warning lights. It usually illuminates when oil pressure drops to low levels. In some modern vehicles, the oil light can signify other problems so you should consult your owner's manual to be sure of what can trigger it.If your oil light comes on while driving, you should ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to do if your car is stuck in snow or ice: 11 of 13
Snow and ice, the enemies of vehicular traction. They make driving perilous and often trap motorists in their parking spots. How does one combat these forces of nature when you have to be somewhere pronto?Well, if your vehicle is trapped by snow or ice there are several things you can do, and with the right tools at your disp... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: The dangers of speeding: 9 of 10
Here in America, the speed limits in many places are too low and because of this, speeding is very commonplace. It is important to note that speeding does not equal unsafe driving. Historically, higher speed limits have resulted in increased highway safety.Speed limits are supposed to reflect safe traveling speeds based on tr... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to do if someone drives too close behind you: 6 of 6
Speed up or get out of the way! These are the most sensible actions a responsible driver can take when being followed too closely by another vehicle.Following another vehicle too closely, or tailgating as it is commonly known, is against the law in most places. What is also against the law is failing to move to the right upon... More..