“A Year of Blogs”

This is blog #52 which means it has been a whole year of driving related blogs brought to you by Drivers Edge School of Driving. Over the past year, we have covered things from maintaining your vehicle to operating your vehicle in complex situations to the history of motor vehicles. In this blog, we will look at some of the highlights to jog your memory of the things you have learned over this past year. 

Fluids- There are a lot of fluids that interact with a vehicle vehicle. We covered a comprehensive look at your vehicle's fluids in blogs from January. It is important to check your vehicle's fluids regularly and ensure that they are at the proper level. Having fluids at the proper level allows your vehicle to function properly and prevents damage. One very important fluid for combustion engines is fuel like gasoline or diesel. In a blog from January 28, 2024, we covered the steps to refueling your vehicle. We also looked at the physics of fluids and their effects on your fuel economy and motion. But before that on December 3rd we looked at the dangers of drinking and driving. 

Hazards- There are a multitude of hazards on the roadway. Many of these hazards are out of our control like the the weather or road degradation. In the instance of all hazards, it is important for you to be aware that a hazard is present and proper steps to take to prevent potential harm. Winter and the cold are major hazards that are not very prevalent at this time of year. Checking the road conditions, preparing your vehicle, gathering warm supplies, and driving tips were parts of how to stay safe driving during winter months from blogs in late October. However, we do have control over some of the hazards. On February 18, 2024, containing your emotions and handling road rage was discussed and the dangers to you and your passengers. One of the best ways to prevent driving related deaths is a personal one, and it is wearing your seatbelt, which was discussed on December 10, 2023.

Skills-  We have also covered necessary skills for all drivers. Some recent ones have been 3-point turns and Reversing. Last calendar year in August, we covered how to be a good passenger. It is also crucial to know how to do basic maintenance on your vehicle like jumping a dead battery or changing a tire September 3rd and 10th blog posts respectively. Many of these skills are easy to learn but require proper practice with initial proper instruction. 

We appreciate those of you who have read these blogs over this past year. We hope you were able to take something from them and implement them into your own lives. This is not the end, more blogs to come.

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