Road Trippin' (April 2024)
Road Trippin' (April 2024)
Road Trippin' (April 2024)
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Considerations
for young driver’s
first vehicle
METRO CREATIVE departure, blind spot alerts,
CONNECTION and other accident preven-
Getting a driver’s license tion options.
is a major rite of passage in Midsize sedans are safe
a young person’s life. De- and easy enough to maneu-
pending on where that teen- ver, and they have shorter
ager lives, he or she is likely braking distances than most
to secure a license between SUVs.
the ages of 15 and 18.
The next natural step New or preowned
is finding a vehicle to get Both new and preowned
around town. vehicles have various pros
A teenager’s first ride may and cons.
be a family car that is not It may be difficult for a
used frequently by parents teen to afford a new car and
or a vehicle that is shared make monthly payments,
among the household. Over but new cars often come
time, juggling usage can with warranties and other
prove difficult, and parents protections.
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION and children may decide Preowned cars may
The NIA reports that certain variables that tend to affect older adults could compromise their ability to drive. the moment has come not have all of the safety
to shop for an additional features of newer vehicles,
RADIATORS
ous about dirt riding. Most
to their vehicular portfolio motocross bikes are not
have a lot of options from legal for road use and are
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How to protect
your vehicle’s
paint job
METRO CREATIVE from painted surfaces. Wax
CONNECTION also can protect paint jobs
Drivers go to great from fading related to ex-
lengths to ensure what’s posure to ultraviolet rays.
under the hood of their ve- That’s especially notewor-
hicles is well taken care of. thy for drivers who do not
But it’s equally beneficial routinely park their cars in
to tend to the exterior of a a garage.
vehicle, including its paint ■ Use a car cover. Car
job. covers may or may not be
According to Popular practical for drivers’ use
Mechanics, oxidation can every day, but they are an
adversely affect iron-based effective way to protect
metals. That can put vehi- a paint job from the ele-
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CENTER. cles in jeopardy and take ments. Drivers who have a
Dan’s Tire & Auto Service Center has one of the biggest tow trucks in the tri-county area. significant time off their life spare car they rarely drive
expectancy. or even those who do not
A defensive driving course can hone your skills tive experts at Carfax report
that waxing is a significant
and simple way to protect
job can improve the ap-
pearance and life expec-
tancy of a vehicle, which is
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION The crux of defensive driv- 60 miles per hour you want ■ Make sure they see you: vehicle paint. Carfax notes something drivers should
Driving affords people the ing is realizing not everyone to look a quarter-mile ahead. Drivers who can’t see you may that certain paste waxes keep in mind as they hope
freedom to travel wherever else drives well. Aggressive This helps you make timely make their own maneuvers contain mild abrasives that to get the most out of their
they desire so long as they drivers are hazards, as are decisions. thinking the coast is clear. Try help remove fine scratches automotive investment.
have access to a reliable vehi- those who are distracted be- ■ Get the big picture: Keep to make eye contact with other
cle. However, soon after the hind the wheel. Driving defen- a minimum following dis- drivers, use headlights, your
“new car smell” of that freshly sively serves to mitigate some tance by picking a fixed object horn, and signal your inten-
minted license wears off, mo- of these hazards. ahead and making sure you’re tions.
torists may realize that many All good kids like milk? at least 7 seconds away. In ad- Take a defensive driving
roads can be chaotic and pop- There are various defen- dition, scan mirrors every few
ulated by erratic drivers. sive driving techniques, and seconds. course
Defensive driving strategies various driving schools or ■ Keep your eyes moving: You can follow the Smith
can help any motorist feel safe organizations may promote Avoid focusing on one object method outlined here or
on the road, and it can help their own. Harold L. Smith was for more than a few seconds. enroll in a defensive driving
anyone to revisit a defensive a World War II veteran who Driving on autopilot or under course to further hone your
approach from time to time. founded the Smith System “highway hypnosis” is danger- skills behind the wheel.
What is defensive driving? driving school in 1952. Smith ous. Also, it may be worth it to
The insurance firm Progres- felt that driving schools only ■ Leave yourself an out: check with your insurance
sive notes defensive drivers taught how to mechanically The “space cushion” termi- provider to see if taking a de-
employ techniques that can operate vehicles, not how to nology is something you may fensive driving course will
reduce accident risk. These drive safely to avoid accidents. have heard. You always want qualify you for a discount on
techniques promote alertness, Smith’s system uses the mne- to anticipate potential haz- your automotive policy.
a recognition among drivers of monic “all good kids like milk,” ards and ensure a way to avoid Defensive driving is im-
the significance of controlling which refers to: them; otherwise, you may be portant, as it can keep drivers
what they can, and a commit- ■ Aim high in steering: forced to make a quick, and and their passengers safe and
ment to always expect the un- Look ahead a minimum of 15 potentially dangerous, deci- potentially prevent accidents
expected. seconds to scan the road. At sion. and injuries.
ORLEANS FORD