drivers of America are not as distracted as they used to be in the 70’s. Alcohol is still the leading cause of vehicle accidents in The United States. Speeding is the second leading cause of all traffic accidents. Drivers do not pay attention to their surroundings or in other words, they have no situational awareness of things around them. Operating a vehicle is serious venture that depends upon all the human senses to do so effectively and safely. We need to improve our driving skills by…
Have you ever imagined what the future would be like if you didn’t have to drive yourself to work. Wouldn’t it be cool if whenever you got into your car all you had to do was push a couple of buttons and the car took you anywhere you wanted to go. Well those dreams are becoming a reality because the tech company Google has started testing self driving cars. The future, for some, would be great because they wouldn’t have to worry about driving to work on Monday morning. For other’s it wouldn’t be…
department would be the first step to recovering this remarkable loss. Applying this strategy to current trends and innovating vehicles relating to them will hopefully regain our past success. Founded in the United States, Michigan in 1903, June 16th by Henry Ford and eleven investors with $28 000 as starting capital. Company name: Ford Motor Company Publicly owned vehicle Manufacturer Brand: Ford (being one of eight brands and three automotive service providers) Approximately 13,000…
(-- removed HTML --) A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the Countryman. (-- removed HTML --) The Mini brand hardly needs an introduction, the quintessential British automotive marque known for its ultra-small cars. Now owned by BMW, Mini has thrived since it was sold to the German company in the 1990s. Indeed, in 2017, Mini distributed 371,881 vehicles worldwide, its best year ever. The US market has been a tough one for Mini as consumers continue to gravitate toward larger models,…
15 Passenger vans are among the most dangerous vehicles in use today. They are typically used by shuttling services, colleges, elderly care centers, churches, and community organizations for transporting up to 15 people (including the driver) at a time. These vehicles are also rented out, which means they are often driven by people without prior experience who may lack awareness of the van's safety issues. Why 15 Passenger Vans Are Dangerous The passenger cabin extends well beyond the rear…
Symptoms & Solutions How do driving conditions affect my vehicle’s wheel alignment? Bad driving conditions such as poorly maintained roads, streets full of potholes, and hitting debris on the freeway can all greatly affect your alignment. Even the slightest change in the angle of your tires’ alignment can wear out tires or cause uneven tire wear. This is why it’s important to have your alignment inspected about every 6,000 miles. This will ensure your money and your tires go further. Have…
tire from a wheel and putting a completely new tire on that wheel. Now you might be thinking that this sounds like quite the hard task to complete; well let 's get one thing straight, it is every bit as hard as you would think it was. Without the proper training, equipment, and time to practice completing the simple task of moving a tire onto a wheel could be impossible. Adding collateral damage to this already time consuming task, you add into the mix expensive wheels, massive wheels, and a…
James Vaughn Mr. Brenneman English 09 4-23-18 Self Driving vehicles Self driving cars are inevitable, the entire world around us is changing. Every aspect in our life is changing and we have no control over it. Every thing people love to do is changing. Many people who love cars and love to drive cars. Because they’re enjoyable. Even things such as running to the store or doing as a family would change. And many people wouldn’t be able to afford the cars because the self driving systems are…
ultimate expressions of personal freedom. You can drive wherever you want, as long as nobody else gets in your way. Accordingly, therein lies the problem with driving, the age of distracted and entitled drivers is upon us. Few drivers on the road properly prepare themselves for the dangers of operating a 2-ton guided missile on public roadways with hundreds of other people. Getting yourself physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to drive is a simple process that too many of today’s…
More Than 4 Wheels Trucks, buses, SUV’s, mini vans, or smart cars have all played a major role in the topic of transportation. They are get passengers to their requested destination in the fastest way possible. Yet, most people are unaware of the true meaning of vehicles as well as their purpose. They are their own cultural artifact, exhibiting their different qualities to the people who own them. The way they are perceived in commercials helps expose the different qualities to the…