Car head lights are good enough for driving in the night. They provide enough visibility to give a clear view of the road under normal conditions. However, if it is foggy or misty better illumination is needed. Special fog lights have been developed for use in such conditions. They make you see properly even under adverse weather conditions. Seeing clearly on the road is a necessary requirement for driving safely. Fog lights contribute to safer...more
Most motorists forget to keep a level head when involved in a car accident. Panic and frustration are a common emotion at the scene because no one knows what to do.To avoid panic, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about car accidents.FAQ About Car Accidents "What do I do right after the accident?"The best course of action is to stop the car, turn the engine off, and check yourself and the passengers for injuries. If you...more
Potential car accidents loom over every road and freeway in the United States. With cars running at an average of 60-70 mph, being involved in a car accident is a possibility regardless of h all the preparations and precautions you take. Car accident aftermaths vary from minor car scrapes to debris from vehicles that rolled over.Every year, more than 6 million car accidents occur in the whole United States which account for more than 40,000 deaths and millions of injuries. The aftermath of a car accident can usually be chaotic. Confusion and panic surrounds all area especially when there are people injured or worse, if fatalities that resulted from the accident. Even after car accidents, it can still be dangerous as sharp parts from crashed cars, shards from broken glass, people getting trapped in a car's debris and even explosions from ruptured gas tanks may happen.When dealing with a car accident aftermath, here are some guidelines you can follow: Stop the car - Switch the engine off if involved in a car accident. Turn on hazard lights as well to warn oncoming traffic of the accident so if there is a free lane, they can take it. No need to make a car accident worse by causing...more
With its busy roads and freeways, Los Angeles road accidents have become very common. Thousands of injuries and fatalities to both motorists and pedestrians can be attributed to road accidents.To reduce the risk of being involved in road accidents you can do some preparations before venturing out on the Los Angeles roads. Here are some tips you can...more
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), there are about 250,000 child injuries due to car accidents. This translates to about 700 children getting hurt everyday because of road mishaps.In another study, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also found out that child pedestrians also account for 30%...more
High speed car collisions are very common on the roads of the United States. The faster the car goes, the less control he/she has over the car. The damage that is caused by high speed car collisions is greater than that of low speed car collisions because there is more kinetic energy gathered by a fast moving object. With so much kinetic energy, the amount of force exerted during impact is also greater than with low speed cars. This results to greater damage.High speed car collisions can cause different types of impact between two or more cars. Frontal collision - Mostly happens on high speed roads like freeways, this type of collision is difficult to avoid and are often fatal. Side collisions - Mostly happens when vehicles pass multi lanes on the road, crossing intersections, or when a car hits a stationary object. Rear end Collision - Mostly happens when a vehicle suddenly stops and the vehicle that is following has no time to avoid colliding with said car. Rollover - Refers to when a car flips over. According to studies, SUVs are more likely to rollover in an accident than any other vehicles.Because of the great force of impact during high sped car collisions, most cars...more
The California lemon law protects buyers from car defects. The law provides compensation to buyers who bought a vehicle with defects; this includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs and other vehicles.Initially, the term lemon was used only for...more
In Los Angeles, motorcycle parts defect that lead to accidents are not all that uncommon. With thousands of motorists riding these 2 wheeled vehicles for speed and convenience, the motorcycle has become a part of the culture of Los Angeles.Most...more
School bus accidents are more tragic than other road accidents because it involves children. School buses are one of the biggest mass transportation in the United States. School bus accidents account for around 6,000 injuries and about 20 deaths...more
Your car's suspension is composed of a system of shock absorbers, springs and linkages that connects the vehicle's body to its wheels. It contributes to the car's braking and handling. There are two general kinds of suspension systems: independent...more
Whichever label you would like to give it, the new Toyota Venza looks like a winner. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you'll probably get the point. Of course, it doesn't look precisely like any station lorry we have seen before. Showcased...more
>From this autumn, the family of BMW X models will welcome its newest member, the X1 compact crossover SUV, fitting neatly under the larger X3, X5 and X6 brothers. For the United States, the X1 is expected to arrive in calendar year 2011.Targeted to...more