There’s a reason we’re instructed to gaze in both directions before crossing the street. This pedestrian should not have left the sidewalk. Obviously, she cannot see you. So you apply the brakes, causing her to retreat. Except that high-pitched screeching noise does not appear to originate from the pedestrian. It emanates from your vehicle. It …
Existence is flawless. You’ve labored for far too long, and you’ve finally reached a point where you can leave the desk, the supervisor, and the same lunch spot every day behind. You, my friend, are prepared to take the highway. Possibly you cashed in your 401(k) and purchased a luxurious new RV. Perhaps you’ve traded …
There is much more to using your car’s braking system effectively than simply stomping on the brake lever when a squirrel darts in front of you. The braking systems of automobiles, vehicles, and motorcycles consist of a number of components that convert the driver’s actions into stopping force. The brake pads on your vehicle are …
Have you ever been driving down the road with your car running smoothly, only to discover that when you apply the brakes, the steering wheel begins to tremble like a hairless dog on a cold day? Your first impression may be that you have driven onto a fault line prone to earthquakes. That is a …
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According to The New York Times, only about 1 percent of new cars sold in the United States in 2021 were equipped with three pedals and a manual transmission. Entire generations of American motorists have managed without learning to operate a manual transmission. Concurrently with the decline in sales of these manual transmissions, the market …
Regardless of one’s stance on global warming, climate change, or the Mayan catastrophe, it cannot be denied that the weather has become increasingly bizarre in recent years. Extremely potent tornadoes are randomly touching down, and the hurricane season seems to last the entire year. It is only a matter of time before Zelda becomes a …
You are in a hurry and do not wish to walk to the crosswalk in order to cross the street. In any case, who cares? The required store is located directly across the street, not near the intersection. Therefore, you may cross when traffic is clear. You have just jaywalked, which is crossing the street …
Every day, 30 individuals die in drunk driving-related accidents in the United States alone. That is equivalent to one individual every 48 minutes. However, straightforward technology exists to prevent and possibly eliminate drunk driving. Why then are automakers not required to implement it? By 2024, new legislation in the United States will mandate that all …
Parallel parking is a challenge for many motorists, however due to limited parking space in major cities, parallel parking is an essential skill. It is rarely a simple task, and it can result in traffic jams, frayed nerves, and dented fenders. Fortunately, technology offers a solution: self-parking vehicles. Imagine locating the ideal parking location, but …
