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A person's life can change in a matter of seconds. It only takes a driver five seconds to check a text and crash head on into the car in the oncoming lane going 40 mph. Acura capitalized this in their recent ad "the Test" in an effort to sell the car as well as sell the idea to keep families safety a top priority while driving. Acura, a top-selling car company in the USA, shows a safety tester placing a family inside a car. Not a word is said as these placid "dummies" are gently placed in the…

Signs It's Time To Have Your Brakes Serviced To stay safe on the road, your car needs brakes that function properly. You want to have your brakes serviced before they become so worn that they fail and cause you to have an accident. Knowing how often to check your brakes is tricky because more things than mileage come into play. Here are some signs you should take your car to the shop for a brake check. Brake Warning Light A warning light may come on while you're driving your car that…

- THE PARTY’S THROUGH THE DUNGEON - A roguelike dungeon crawler with a top down view about trying to get to a birthday party you’ve been invited to. The player can name whoever’s party it is with options like “Your _____ (ex.family member)” or just a name. ABOUT THE GAME The object of the game is to give an awesome gift to ______, make it to the party with your car, find as much treasure as possible, and not be killed along the way. The player’s car is essential to winning (They can’t…

Whether you've purchased a new or used vehicle, you can prolong the life of the car with regular maintenance. While current model vehicles don't need service as often as older models, they can still benefit from regular checkups and visits to a trusted mechanic. Change the Oil and Other Fluids Every few months, you should check the oil and have it changed. Some manufacturers recommend every 3,000 miles, but you should check your manual. If you drive in severe weather conditions, you might…

Today's vehicles come with quite a few bells and whistles. But what car technology features are worth the money and which ones are simply a distraction? Answering this question will help you find the best car to fit your needs. Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Safety is always an important feature with any car. In the past, this safety revolved around protecting those in the vehicle in the case of an accident. Today, however, there are many features that help the driver avoid an…

Despite decades of public service announcements about the dangers of speeding, the problem is alive and well today. A common reason for this is that it's easy to do and doesn't feel dangerous. Cars have powerful engines and have very smooth and quiet rides. When sitting on comfortable upholstery and surrounded by music, it's easy to forget that a wrong movement of the hand on the steering wheel can kill the occupants of the car. People also speed because of attitudes shaped by common myths.…

Should Driverless Cars Be Allowed On The Road? Everyday new technology is being to help people such as driverless cars, but they are not allowed to be drove on the road, my argument explains why these futuristic cars should be allowed on the road. 90% of car accidents are caused by driving error(Mitchell 1). These cars have been on over a million miles of road and have only caused one accident(Pogue 1). Driverless cars would be great for the environment and could reduce the amount of…

“Did you know that since 1975, 255,00 have been saved because they were wearing a seatbelt? (Motor Vehicle Safety).” Should laws require people to wear seatbelts? A law should require people to wear a seatbelt because it helps people make sure that they wear it, it keeps people safe, and it saves lives. Seatbelts are a big issue for people to remember to wear. Many people hop into a car and don’t put their seatbelt on, but why? This device could save your life, so why wouldn’t you want to wear…

I found the idea for this experiment on Science Buddies and many people have done the same experiment. Each has made different cars that they think will be the fastest or go the longest distance. Others have tested this experiment, but they put a weight such as pennies, marbles, etc. What I am planning to do is make a very lightweight car that can travel a longer distance. The energy that the balloon will force out is called kinetic energy. According to the website The Physics Classroom, kinetic…

Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to have a car that drives itself? Well now, companies are making driverless cars so that people don’t have to drive themselves. We should be able to have driverless cars in the future because first of all, they take out a lot of danger in driving, speed limits could be increased, and there will be way less traffic jams. Opponents might argue that self-driving cars don’t completely take accidents out of the picture. According to the leading…