In the event of a front-end collision, the air bag or air bags in your Ford Taurus will be activated. (Air bags are not activated by rear-end collisions.) Upon activation of the collision sensors, current stored in capacitors in the system ignite a fast-burning accelerant in the air bag. The rapidly......[Read More]

All cars are started by using a source of ignition. To temporarily disable or prevent a car from starting up, the source of ignition must be eliminated. Without the source of ignition, the car will not start. The source of ignition in cars is usually a 12-volt battery. The battery can be unhooked to......[Read More]

Drive iQ PRO is THE way to learn to drive. This revolutionary course merges conventional driving tuition with the world's best software and vital post-test elements. On completion of the course you also have the ... ......[Read More]

Many states require individuals complete a driver's education course before issuing a driver's permit or license. The rules of the states vary on the actual requirements of completing these courses.......[Read More]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of Americans are involved in car crashes every day that cause injury or even death. In fact, in 2009 alone, almost 34,000 people across the ... ......[Read More]

Alternators perform an important function and are an integral part of any car's engine. A belt attached to the car's engine and the alternator rotates when the engine runs, causing the alternator's internal mechanism to rotate. The rotating action generates electricity that powers the electrical ite......[Read More]

Many people feel like they've mastered their manual transmission because they don't stall when stopping and starting, and can even manage to get up a steep hill with traffic lights. However, this is only half of properly driving a manual transmission. The other half is in using the clutch efficientl......[Read More]

The main metering system in a Holley carburetor is designed to supply a lean fuel mixture -- that is, a mixture having a low ratio of fuel to air -- to engine cylinders at speeds of 35 miles-per-hour (MPH) or higher. Negative pressure, or vacuum, in the engine draws the air/fuel mixture through cons......[Read More]

The fourth generation of the Chevrolet C/K series of full-size pickup trucks was in production from 1987 to 1998. The Z71 off-road package for these vehicles included skid plates and improved shock absorbers. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, for the 1998 Chevrolet C/K series required a module t......[Read More]

From childhood you might be seeing the well-disciplined way of driving followed by your dad, mom or someone from the family. They might have reached this level of perfect driving after having many lessons and ... ......[Read More]

Chevrolet began manufacturing the Caprice Classic in 1965 and discontinued it in 1997. Although not a sports car, Chevrolet offered two different engines for the Caprice Classic in 1987. The optional upgrade engine was more powerful than the stock model and thus had more torque.Definition.........[Read More]

In the 2008 US election season, politicians and the chattering class were all aflutter debating the merits of mandating that all US automakers produce only flexible fuel vehicles. FFVs, as they're known, can run on gasoline or any blend of gasoline and up to 85 percent ethanol. The wisdom.........[Read More]

For the driving aficionado looking for the perfect in-car companion for the road, Escort Radar Detectors have the best product line-up available. From long-range detection to the elimination of false alarms through various technologies, they ... ......[Read More]

There are many reasons why Florida residents might need, or want, to go to traffic school. Whether you got a ticket, , are hoping to cut your insurance costs, or are simply a nervous driver ... ......[Read More]

First released for sale in 1998, the Daewoo Matiz is considered to be one of the best values to be had in a smaller vehicle and boasts a high fuel economy.......[Read More]

Searching for a vehicle by features alone can prove difficult. The option is rather new and limited, as of August 2010. Edmunds offers a search system called "Find a Car" but it does not allow you to search for features in-depth. If you narrow your search to several makes and models, you can go to t......[Read More]

A man's passion My breath caught in my throat. I swallowed hard, fighting back my unreasonable urge to flee. My age old battle between longing and fear. Why did I always react like this when ... ......[Read More]

It is your responsibility to know the road rules of your destination.man driving car image by palms from Fotolia.comEach state has a different set of driving rules, and it is up to the driver of the vehicle to follow the rules of the state he is in, even if just passing through the state..........[Read More]

There's a saying in motorsports: "If you want to win, get a Finn." Finnish drivers are some of the most talented and best-trained motorsport drivers in the world because they need to be to survive their nation's incredibly demanding back-roads. So, if you find yourself in a position to traverse Finn......[Read More]

Don't get suckered into paying for a recall report. The NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) lets you check for recalls on your vehicle for free. Manufacturing or engineering problems often lead to recalls; some recalls are minor, some are major. Get your free car recall report......[Read More]