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Have a Safe Trip by Avoiding Distracted Driving

A new study by the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that as many as 3 out of ten auto accidents involved distracted drivers. While we may immediately think of cell phone use and texting while driving, the study also included other distractions such as eating or drinking, reading, personal grooming, and even talking to passengers. Anything that drew the driver's attention away from the task of driving and used their hands, eyed, or ears was considered to be a distraction.
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Automatic Transmission or Stick Shift

Many of us grew up with automatic transmissions and never took the time to learn to drive a stick shift (manual transmission). Perhaps we find it easier, especially when driving in the city where there are frequent stops and starts. Others love the visceral feel of shifting the car manually. Aside from the personal preference aspect, though. What are the real differences between automatic and manual transmissions from a technical standpoint?
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Hybrid Cars Aren't the only Option for Fuel Savings

With gas prices threatening to break household budgets all over America, more and more families are looking at hybrid vehicles as a way to save on gas and lower their driving costs. Indeed, hybrid vehicles do offer some pretty impressive mileage ratings. According the U.S. Department of Energy's fueleconomy.gov website, the best of the bunch from the 2011 lineup is still the Toyota Prius which offers an impressive 51 miles per gallon…

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