How To Change A Tire

Changing a spare tire is not as daunting as it may seem. All you need is the right equipment and a bit of brute strength. Bear in mind that your car’s instruction manual will have directions on how to change a spare. You should consult this manual before changing a tire in order to ensure [...]

What To Do If Your Car Skids

Feeling your car suddenly skid out of control on an icy road can be a terrifying experience. Unfortunately, most of our instinctive reactions to such a situation—like braking suddenly, turning the wheel in the opposite direction, or staring at the target we’re about to hit—are not only ineffective, but can actually make the skid worse! [...]

What To Do If Your Brakes Fail

The average driver uses his or her brakes about 75,000 times a year, making the brakes one of the most important (and overworked!) parts of your car. While total brake failure is rare, it is also very dangerous. The best way to deal with brake failure is to prevent it by maintaining your brakes. BRAKE [...]

How To Make An Emergency Lane Change

Imagine you are happily cruising down the interstate at 70mph—music blasting, windows slightly open. You don’t notice that you’ve crept up a little too close to the car in front of you. This car stops suddenly; by the time you see it, there isn’t enough space for you stop. However, the lane to your right [...]

Defensive Driving For Insurance Reduction – How Much Can You Save?

By completing a state approved defensive driving course such as DefensiveDriving.com, you’ll not only improve your skills as a driver—you also could be eligible to save money on your insurance.  Many of the leading insurance companies in the state of Texas offer various kinds of “safe driver” discounts, including discounts for completing a defensive driving [...]