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Welcome to Traffic Stop
Welcome to Traffic Stop, I DRIVE SAFELY's quarterly newsletter. Have you ever wondered what new driving safety laws were passed in your state, or how to squeeze those extra miles from the same old car, or what is happening in the world of driving? Traffic Stop is your resource for highlights on new regional traffic laws...read more
Featured Articles
Imagine this: you are filling up at your local gas station and you notice a fuel-efficient hybrid whiz right by you. Your head flashes back to the gas pump and you begin to imagine a million other ways you could be..read more
Drivers in Florida are required by law to look out for any authorized emergency vehicles - including law enforcement vehicles - that are stopped on a highway and "move over" or "low down."This act has been in effect since 2002, and it has several important provisions... read more
The cast of Lost is starting to get a reputation for their less-than-perfect island driving. Over the last couple years, there have been a number of unsettling Hawaii traffic incidents involving Lost cast members. Is there something in the salty-sweet ocean air?... read more
In Florida, drivers and pedestrians don't always go together like peas and carrots (do carrots have the potential to smash peas?), but we all have the shared interest of maintaining a safe roadway...read more
Factoid
Avoid Hydroplaning:
Hydroplaning is when your front tires lose contact with the road and travel on a film of water. To avoid this, keep your tires inflated properly, drive at a lower speed, and avoid puddles. If you hydroplane, ease your foot off the gas and pump the brake gently until you've regained control. Brake normally if you have anti-lock brakes.
Maintenance Tip
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Listen to your car:
If car is making any of these noises it is trying to tell you something. Make sure you listen and correct the problem before it gets worse:
GROANING: Something's dry, probably a suspension component. If it's metal, it's going to break really soon. If it's rubber, try some silicone lube.
SIZZLING: Like the sound of bacon frying, this is usually only audible with the engine off. Oil may be leaking onto the exhaust manifold or a minor coolant seepage may be occurring.
WHIRRING: The sound made by happy mechanicals. It's one of the few noises you probably shouldn't worry about.
Source - http://www.autohausaz.com |
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