Autos - category readings

Public roads are shared by drivers with widely differing abilities and perceptions, in charge of various types of vehicles. Where there's plenty of room for all, driving is relatively easy, but high traffic volume and physical road layout limitations can create stress and frustration. Experienced drivers usually adopt a comfort zone that they feel balances risk, safety, and the law. This perception generally underestimates [.....]

Stay out of the way. Give aggressive drivers plenty of room to get around you. Drive defensively. Do not assume other drivers will follow traffic rules. Do not insist on your right-of-way if another driver is challenging you. Give a tailgater an opportunity to pass you by changing lanes. Be alert to those who are putting on makeup, talking on car phones, reading, eating or otherwise not paying attention to driving. Give cars [.....]

Alcohol affects your mental functions first, and judgement is the first to go, which means reason and caution are quickly reduced. Can be affected as low as .02% BAC.
Alcohol impairs a driver's ability to concentrate on the multiple tasks involved in driving, such as vehicle speed, position of the vehicle, other traffic on the road, tuning the radio, and participating in conversation with passengers [.....]

- I bought a BMW because I was buying more than a car, it was like buying a lifestyle. So much more comes with the car, than just the car. If I wanted just a car, I would have gotten another TL or a IS300.
- Performance, styling, and luxury blended into sportiness. When I test drove one there was no going back. I had to have it!
- ...so basically, I believe that a BMW is probably the best all-arounder [.....]

From engine oil to tyres, doing a simple, regular maintenance inspection of your car can translate into worry-free motoring.
You can avoid breakdowns and save money simply by keeping an eye on some of your car's basic components. There are also various sights, sounds and smells that indicate there could be a problem.
Use this simple, once-a month maintenance plan. It will help to [.....]