This post was originally published on www.progressive.com While other weather patterns like rain and snow come immediately to mind as driving challenges, driving in fog is one of the riskiest and most difficult challenges drivers face. According to The Weather Channel, fog occurs mainly in the early morning and in cool, wet weather, and it …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Modern roundabouts have been popular in Europe for decades. However, they’ve become more popular in America since the 1990s and have taken some time to catch on. If you’re unfamiliar with how to drive in a roundabout, learning about what they are, why municipalities use roundabouts, and the …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Every car has a series of different lights on its dashboard, but deciphering the meaning of these symbols can feel impossible. Many of the lights are just indicators for various systems in your vehicle, but some like the check engine light or the battery light can indicate serious …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Your car’s check engine light is a catch-all for potentially serious mechanical problems. It can be hard to determine exactly what it means, and it often requires a mechanic’s diagnostic tool to decipher. Your local auto parts store can may be able to perform a diagnostic check for …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Whether you’re embarking on a lengthy road trip or simply making a daily commute to work or school, taking the highway is often the most efficient way to get from point A to point B. But driving on the highway for the first time alone can be daunting. …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Learning parallel parking techniques can be confusing. It’s a lot to take in between the numerous steps involved and the number of external factors you need to consider. However, with some practice and helpful parallel parking tips, you can master the skill in no time. Find the right …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Your car’s shocks and struts are responsible for keeping the vehicle’s body suspended above the wheels and comfortably off the ground while driving. Without them, you’d bounce along the road, making for an uncomfortable and unsafe ride. Shocks and struts convert the up-and-down movement of the car into …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Though many people think of the left lane on a multi-lane highway as the “fast lane,” it’s more correctly known as the “passing lane” for two reasons. First, speed limits apply equally in all lanes, so left-lane drivers aren’t allowed to speed just because they’re in the left …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Regularly washing your car removes everyday contaminants like tar, road debris, and bird droppings that can ruin your car’s paint job over time. But how often do you need to wash your vehicle to keep it in tip-top shape? Can you wash your car too much? The answer …
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Several telltale signs will let you know when to change brake pads or other components of your braking system. If you hear a squealing sound or your car pulls to one side when braking, you probably need your brakes checked. A low brake fluid warning light on your …
