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What to Do If It's Safe to Stop the Car 1 Pull over. As soon as you notice the temperature gauge creeping into the "H" territory (which stands for "hot"), pull over and turn off your car to allow the engine to cool. Be extra aware of the temperature gauge on hot days. If you start to see steam emanating from your hood, stop immediately. You may be able to prevent serious steam from escaping in the first place by keeping an eye on your temperature gauge. 2 Open the hood to allow heat to disperse faster. Don't keep all that heat trapped up there. Find the little latch underneath the hood and open the hood . Be aware that some cars have safety latches close to radiator cap and there is a risk of getting burned if steam is coming from radiator cap. 3 Do not open your radiator pressure cap (the cap on top of the radiator) while the engine is hot. Doing so is very likely to release a high pressure combination of ...

Lights play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen, From the driver’s seat you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out.” Lights are normal wear items that require periodic inspection and replacement. The vehicle lighting system provides nighttime visibility; signals and alerts other drivers; and supplies light for viewing instruments and the vehicle’s interior. In addition to replacing dimming, rapidly blinking and non-functioning lights, the following tips can help keep you safe: Keep headlights, tail lights and signal lights clean. External dirt and debris can dim operational lights from being seen by others. Make sure that your headlights are properly aimed. Misaimed headlights blind other drivers and reduce your ability to see the road. If there is any doubt on whether or not your headlights should be on, turn them on. Lights not ...

A car and its tires are like a husband and wife, lack of attention and understanding lead to trouble, there are four important functions of a tire 1.       Supporting weight of vehicle….{the air in the tires supports this weight} 2.       Absorbing road shocks…{the tires absorb the shocks when you drive on rough or dirt roads. the air in the tires acts as a spring} 3.       Transmitting traction and braking force … {the tires enable the car to go and stop using the friction between the tires and the road surface. 4.       Changing and maintaining direction of travel…{turning the steering wheel turns the front wheel enabling the car to go in the desired direction} Did you know that the air pressure in the tires falls naturally by approximately 10-20kPa a month? Check your tire pressure once a month when the tires are cold. The optimum air pressure varies from car to car. I...

Are you a good or a bad driver? There is some etiquette that needs to be practiced as part of your driving skills. Cars are machines and need to be taken care of for good performance. Lot of attention is required, if not in detail but to the minimum level failing which a car can give you nightmares. Treat your car as your best friend and give proper attention. The returns will be peace of mind and the machine will never ditch you when it is in demand during any crucial moment. What are the important things to be checked? It is very important to check where you park and how you park the car! Many people park their car in the garage or parking slot by simply entering in the driving direction, which is bad practice. It may be a convenient option after a long journey or a tiring office day. But the best suggested parking practice is to do a reverse parking always. It won’t consume much of your time to do a reverse parking. Think about the convenience that you get when you wou...