The Open Road

When driving down the highway or through a new city in your independent rental car, the last thing you want is to hear is the hiss of air leaving your tire, or the loud p

No driver ever wants to be in an accident. Although most car or SUV accidents are minor fender benders, rollover accidents can be extremely dangerous. So how can you prevent a rollover accident, and what causes rollovers?

The last thing you ever want to think about is a car accident. In fact, most people ignore the safety features of rental cars. That is, until you're in an accident; then it's those very safety features that will save your life.

For the majority of the year, motorists share the road with those big yellow buses. And, while they may slow down traffic, and seem like a nuisance, it's important to remember that they're carrying precious cargo. There are many safety tips and reminders car rental customers should follow when they encounter a school bus on the road.

When you get lost, what do you do? Not everyone has a GPS or reliable map. Do you keep driving? Do you backtrack? The answer should be simple really, just stop and ask someone for directions!

Do you want to know the most important rule for driving in tunnels? Simply follow the normal rules of the road. Many locations across North America are filled with short and long tunnels that pass through mountains and under rivers. Although tunnels can be stressful for a first time car rental customer, they don’t need to be.

Parallel parking is often one of the most difficult driving skills to master. It takes time, patience, and confidence. Unfortunately, when driving a car rental vehicle in a busy city like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, or Toronto, parallel parking may be your only option, especially when frequenting a busy downtown area.

For those people who spend long hours on the road, and who have collected more than a few bumper stickers from their car rental journeys, it's always nice to send them off with a great gift.

When most people think of off-roading, they envision an old clunker, covered in mud, flying over hills, and eventually getting stuck. However, off-roading doesn't need to be nearly as messy, dangerous, or costly, especially if you're using a car rental or SUV rental vehicle. In fact, if done correctly, on well-known terrain, off-roading can be safe and fun.

Driving can be a scary experience. In fact, most people (whether they admit it or not) experience a twinge of fear when behind the wheel. This slight feeling of discomfort is perfectly normal; it's nature's way of heightening your response systems so that you are alert and focused when on the roadway.