I live in a part of the world where the weather is generally hot, dry and much of the time, dusty. Summers can reach 40 degrees celcius or more. Driving is no problem as the streets are dry - and is often quite relaxing because you can sit in your air conditioned rental car to escape the heat. That said, even though the winter is short here, it definitely comes with a vengeance.
When you’re in for a long car drive, coffee alone won’t keep you safe when you start nodding off. Here’s how to stay wide-eyed even when the road before you seems endless.
Getting snowed in during the wintertime can be fun - you have a day off of work or school, you can curl up under a blanket with hot chocolate, and you may even head outside to build a snowman or get into a snowball fight.
Partying hard on New Year’s Eve? Heading out for a romantic dinner with your main squeeze? Unless you’re staying firmly on your couch, with champagne and movies as your only entertainment for the night, you’ll benefit from a few New Year’s Eve safety tips.
Every Halloween, there’s an increased number of pedestrians strolling around the streets, which means that drivers have to be even more alert and aware than usual. According to Examiner.com, the risk of automobile accidents that involve young pedestrians goes up by 400% on Halloween.
Since I was up most of last night haunted by images of what I experienced yesterday I figured it might be therapeutic to get my story down on virtual 'paper'. And my story is definitely relevant to this site since it may convince you to be safer on the roads and avoid speeding the next time you find a great car rental deal and cruise the streets.
New Year's Eve is just around the corner. What an exciting time of year when we begin a new chapter of life! I personally have many resolutions that I am hoping to fulfill as I am sure do all of you. It's the time of year to reflect on past decisions and to anticipate new opportunities.
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and traffic citations on the road today. Whether it be talking on your cell phone, texting, or answering emails, each of these actions takes your eyes off the road and puts you, your vehicle, and other drivers in danger. Luckily, there are several mobile applications to help curb distracted drivers.
Nobody wants to be pulled over by a police officer. Even more, no one enjoys receiving a traffic ticket, especially if you are on a car rental vacation. Whether you're driving on a highway, down a rural road, or on busy city streets, it's important to remember the police are there for your protection, and for the protection of others on the road. So don't be foolish – drive smart!
Remove your blindfold before driving, no driving on the roads, and no horn honking where sandwiches are present. They might seem ludicrous, but across North America, there are some unusual road rules that could land you a ticket if you don't obey them.
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