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Learning To Drive A Car The Professional Way

Learning To Drive A Car The Professional Way By  Dhivya Rateesh Nair Learning to drive a car is no more a luxury; it is more of a necessity. This has led to the rise of many driving schools with people flooding in to learn how to drive a car. Many others however prefer learning to drive all by themselves or aided by their friends or relatives. This is not a trusted method of learning because your friend may not know all the rules of driving themselves. He might not even teach you methodically. Driving has to be learnt properly and in a methodical manner which can be achieved by going to a driving school. It is just not enough to be passionate about driving you also need to be responsible as a lot of lives as well as your own are solely in the driver's hands. A small fault of yours can lead to sire consequences. If you are very confident about your friend's knowledge and teaching skills then you may learn to drive supervised by your friend however it is vital that you ...

Guidelines for Safe Use of Vehicle Recovery Snatch Straps

Guidelines for Safe Use of Vehicle Recovery Snatch Straps By  Alex Stojanovski GENERAL INFORMATION Recovery straps are made from 100% nylon webbing that can stretch under load and recoil back to almost its original length. The combination of the recovery vehicle pull and the tension in the strap creates a 'snatching' effect that can pull a stranded vehicle free from being bogged or unable to move under its own power. Always adhere to safe operating procedures and guidelines. When used in accordance with these guidelines, vehicles may be recovered with minimal risk of injury to people or damage to vehicles and equipment. KEY INFORMATION AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Check the strap and its packaging for the stated Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS). 2. It is recommended that the minimum breaking strength of the strap should be between 2 and 3 times the vehicle's gross vehicle mass (GVM) (the weight of the vehicle and any people, accessories and suppli...

Connected Cars Offer Something For Everyone to Like

Connected Cars Offer Something For Everyone to Like By  Ernest B Bray And Worry About. The smart money is betting that sales of smart cars will explode, but concerns about privacy, cybersecurity, average sticker price and embedded vs. smart phone connectivity are also growing as connected cars move from the realm of science fiction to everyday fact. Although most drivers can't afford the $55,000 average cost of today's connected car, many analysts believe prices will fall significantly in the next few years. As a result, Gartner predicts that 250 million connected cars will be rolling on the world's roads by 2020, while a BI Intelligence report forecasts that 75 percent of the 92 million cars shipped globally in 2020 will be built with internet connection hardware. IHS Automotive predicted that in 2015 nearly twenty percent of all cars sold globally will include some connectivity. Despite the higher price, consumers are already sold on the benefit...

The Fine Prints of Vehicle Leasing Contract Rules Zoomed

The Fine Prints of Vehicle Leasing Contract Rules Zoomed By  Terrence Lewis Vehicle leasing has been a popular drive among the masses since the last two decades. An infinite count of up-and-coming business enterprisers prefer to hold vehicles on lease as opposed to purchasing. While that is a justified shift in the trend, interested lessees are still requested to stop to buckle themselves up with the required knowledge before taking the leap. A Foreword Though terms vary minutely from one dealer to another, and that beyond a shadow of doubt should not be belittled, they more or else have the same sense. The terms are mostly divided into four different heads, namely, the down payment, monthly installments, mileage restrictions and car maintenance. There is also a slot dedicated to contingencies and the fine prints there should not be flipped over. The Upfront Deposit This sum is decided on the current net worth of the chosen vehicle. The upfront cost of th...