9. November 2008 by admin.

firstchoiceautofinder says please read !!!Drive only when rested. Don’t take the wheel if you feel fatigued, no matter when or where you are driving. Have some sleep or exercise first, avoid or delay the trip, or let a rested person drive.

Keep your mind alert. Listen to talk shows or up-tempo music. Try to have company on long trips. Change position frequently, keeping your head up and shoulders back. Chew gum. Actively watch road signs and traffic.

Find a safe place to stop. On a long trip, every couple of hours or if you start to feel sleepy, pull off the road for a break, exercise and fresh air. When possible, spend the night at a hotel or stop in a safe place to take a nap. Don’t rely on coffee!

Be careful about what you eat and drink. Coffee, sugar or other stimulants may wake you up physically but they do not ensure mental alertness. Drink water, juice or soft drinks low in sugar and caffeine. Choose high-protein snacks over heavy or fatty foods such as fries. Avoid alcohol and medications (including cold remedies). If you require medication, consult with your doctor to minimize effects on driving.

Drive defensively. Be prepared to prevent collisions in spite of the actions of others-including drivers around you who may be drowsy.
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9. November 2008 by admin.

At FirstChoiceAutoFinder we no that speeding increases the likelihood and severity of a crash. firstchoiceautofinder says The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time the driver has to react to a hazard, and for other road users to react to that vehicle. A speeding vehicle requires more time and distance to stop, and is harder to control. Speed is a factor in 30 per cent of fatal crashes and 12 per cent of all crashes.

firstchoiceautofinder knows first hand that when the  speed increases over 100 km/h, the fatality rate of vehicle occupants goes up exponentially. For example, the chances of being killed in a vehicle traveling at 120 km/h are four times higher than at 100 km/h. When a car crashes near 200 km/h the chances of survival are minimal.

Speed of impact is critical for pedestrians, the most vulnerable road users. A 1995 European Transport Safety Council report found that only five per cent of pedestrians died when struck by a vehicle at 32 km/h; fatalities increased to 85 per cent at 64 km/h.

Speed Kills

There is an ongoing debate in Canada about speed limits on major highways. Advocates of higher limits need only look across the border for proof that raising speed limits is a bad idea.

A recent study examined the impact of higher travel speeds on US rural interstates after the repeal in November 1995 of the national speed limit. Researchers found states that had increased their speed limits to 75 mph (120 km/h) experienced a shocking 38 per cent increase in deaths per million vehicle miles than expected, compared to deaths in those states that did not change their speed limits. States that increased speed limits to 70 mph (112 km/h) showed a 35 per cent increase in fatalities.

The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tracked vehicle speeds on rural and urban interstates since 1987. Preliminary data for 2003 show the highest speeds the Institute has ever observed. In California, for example, the speed limit is 70 mph. However, the mean speed is 74. Well over two-thirds (69 per cent) of drivers go over 70 mph, and 19 per cent go faster than 80 mph.

As US speed limits have risen, statistics show an associated increase in lives lost. The www.firstchoiceautofinder.com  Council seriously questions why any jurisdiction in Canada would choose to follow this lead.

Speed Sells

High performance is the mantra of today’s automotive manufacturers. From 1980 to 2000 the average horsepower-to-weight ratio, a key measure of performance, increased by over 50 per cent. In the 2000 model year, six per cent of vehicles had turbocharged engines, the highest percentage ever.

The media shows vehicles racing and swerving on miraculously empty roads, chasing or being chased, and performing daredevil stunts. Routine disclaimers that once warned the unwary consumer to drive safely or obey speed limits have all but disappeared.

Such lifestyle advertising subliminally encourages drivers to break the law by speeding and driving recklessly. The impact of that message is powerful. In recent years, street racing has become a deadly fad in Canadian cities. However, young speedsters are only part of a much larger problem. Speeding has become widely accepted by Canadian drivers. ‘Everybody does it’ is a common excuse for breaking the speed limit.

Commercials that glamorize excessive speeding promote unacceptable driver attitudes and behaviors. They also violate the Canadian Code of Advertising, which states that advertisements must not ‘depict situations that might encourage unsafe or dangerous practices or acts.’ To file an official complaint, contact firstchoiceautofinder  . Please send a copy of your complaint to the To admin@firstchoiceautofinder.com

Enforcement Needed

There is a proven way to deter speeders. Enforce the speed limit. When drivers know they will be caught and penalized, they slow down. There’s no substitute for strong police visibility in problem areas, but the police can’t be everywhere. For obvious safety reasons they are reluctant to pursue speeding drivers on high-volume roads.

Photo-radar is a solution to the problem. Cameras, instead of police, identify vehicles that are breaking the speed limit. The owners of offending vehicles receive significant fines, but no points are assigned to anyone’s driving record.

A poll commissioned by the Canada Safety Council in August 2003 found two-thirds of the 2,000 respondents supported photo radar on the highway. When asked if there should be warning signs to advise of the possible presence of photo enforcement 68 per cent said yes.

A standard sign for photo enforcement should be installed along roads where cameras may be present. When speeders know they could be caught, many choose to slow down. The signs are essential, because the real purpose is not to catch drivers who break the law, but rather to stop them from offending in the first place.

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9. November 2008 by admin.

FirstChoiceAutoFinder says to the average driver during the winter season, the number one safety issue is the condition of the roadway. Authorities responsible for road maintenance are sensitive to this fact. Municipalities across Canada are taking pro-active approaches to road-clearing, trying new methods and technologies to keep roads safe for driving and costs under control.

• In Edmonton, road-clearing operations are computer-tracked, snow-clearing operations are based on average freeze-thaw cycles, and a formula combining of sand and salt is used. When necessary, the city takes snow and ice-clearing money from other budgets.
• Pavement sensors take regular surface temperature readings in the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. The technology, which costs $250,000 to install, has more than recouped its cost, does not compromise safety and is being considered for province-wide use.
• Some municipalities are experimenting with pre-wetting roads with a brine (sodium chloride) wash. The City of Toronto found this technique works well in certain situations and contributes to using less salt overall.

Salt, the principal de-icing chemical, is effective from 0 degrees Celsius to -12 degrees Celsius. A snow storm can cost $250,000 in salt in a four-hour period; alternatives are up to five times more expensive and half as effective. Salt prevents the bonding of ice and snow to pavement surfaces, permitting more efficient and faster removal of snow and ice. It is used as a de-icer because it lowers the freezing point of water. However, at -20 degrees Celsius, it becomes ineffective, and abrasives such as sand must be used.

No matter how clear the roads are, however, there is no substitute for a defensive driver. According to Canada Safety Council president Emile Therien, many drivers lack the skills to deal with poor road conditions and unsafe actions by others. “Extra caution is needed during winter weather, particularly when roads are slippery or have not yet been plowed,” he says.

The Canada Safety Council estimates that 85 per cent of all collisions and related injuries relate in some way to driver behavior, such as impaired driving, speeding, running red lights and non-use (or improper use) of seat belts or child restraints. Nonetheless, road conditions are also important - a fact not lost on those responsible for maintaining them during the winter months.

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5. November 2008 by admin.

Gas prices are on the rise and nobody t knows where to turn. Unfortunately employers don’t pay more to compensate for the escalating cost of fuel. This leaves families struggling to figure out the means to deal with the extra cost of travel. Less families are going on vacations, visiting relatives and taking unnecessary trips away from home and with all the gas saving tips from FirstChoiceAutoFinder you should be able to enjoy all the summer anywhere.

FirstChoiceAutoFinder figures that more and more people are turning to electric powered cars, but trading in your car to incur the added expense of a new vehicle just isn’t viable for many families. In fact, it might not even be the wisest choice. The practical choice would be to simply convert your existing automobile into an electric one. This would give you all of the benefits of owning an electric car, without the hassle of car shopping, giving up a vehicle you love and are used to, and eliminate getting yourself into high payments.

Converting your vehicle into an electric powered vehicle is actually quite affordable, much more so than today’s gas prices, and it is certainly more affordable than purchasing a new vehicle. Plus, you are saving yourself the added problems and worries that come with purchasing a new vehicle. Keep the car you already committed to and turn it into a vehicle that fits your needs.

What is entailed in the electric car conversion is the removing of the gas engine of your vehicle, replacing it with electric car counterparts such as electric motors, water pump, batteries, and several other parts needed for an electric vehicle to run. Generally, you can just follow instructions given in the electric car kits for the entire procedure.

While one doesn’t have to necessarily be a professional mechanic to convert their current vehicle to an electric one, you should have basic skills and knowledge of how the engine works to install the conversion kit yourself. If you have no knowledge, that’s okay, there are many good mechanics out there that would install your electric conversion kit for a reasonable price. Remember, in the long run the one time fee of a mechanics services would be well worth it. In the future, while everyone else is still sighing over the rising price of gas, you can be relishing in the fact that you still have the car you originally bought, picked out because it suited your wants and needs, all while beating those ridiculous prices at the pump.

So before going down and trading in Beast for a new and more expensive, electric car, consider instead turning Bessy into that inexpensive to run car that she used to be, and you hoped that she would one day be again. If your not looking to switch to electric that check some of these links for some great ways to save gas.

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2. November 2008 by admin.

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21. October 2008 by admin.

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FirstChoiceAutoFinder would like to say a few things about the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) first appeared in Canada in the 1970s. It was designed and sold as a multipurpose utility and recreational vehicle.

ATVs are used in farming, forestry, natural resource exploration, law enforcement and peacekeeping. In recent years, they have become very popular for adventure tourism, trail riding and camping.

Between 1996 and 2001, ATV sales in Canada tripled. As of 2004, about 2.5 million Canadians were riding ATVs and 850,000 owned one. This explosive growth, largely due to recreational use, has led to the formation of provincial ATV federations. The aging population is a factor. People who enjoy the outdoors, but can no longer walk long distances, can venture into the back country on ATVs to enjoy nature.

Injury Alert

With increased exposure has come a rise in injuries — most of them preventable. Speed, inexperience, improper apparel, non-use of helmets and alcohol are common factors. ATV injuries are more likely to happen to boys aged 15 to 19 than any other group. A US study found that only four per cent of the drivers involved in injury incidents reported having had any training.

In February 2003, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reported a 50 per cent increase in hospitalizations due to ATVs over the past five years (from 1,693 in 1996/1997 to 2,535 in 2000/2001). In the category of sports and recreation, ATV-related activities are now the third most common cause of severe injuries next to cycling and snowmobiling.

According to CIHI, children between the ages of five and 19 accounted for more than one-third (36 per cent) of all ATV-related injuries. Of the 92 ATV-related severe injury admissions in 2000/2001 where alcohol involvement was recorded, 26 per cent had consumed alcohol. The provinces with the largest increases in ATV-related injuries were New Brunswick (90 per cent) and Alberta (89 per cent).

In November 2000, the New Brunswick government established a task force to address issues surrounding the use of ATVs, including public safety. In New Brunswick legislation, the definition of an “all-terrain vehicle” includes dirt bikes, snowmobiles and amphibious machines.

From 1997-1998 to 2000-2001 the number of ATVs registered in that province rose by over 50 per cent. Reported accidents increased by about 75 per cent from 1996 to 2000. Over half of the collisions were on roads and highways, and almost one-third involved an ATV colliding with an on-road vehicle. Of 112 reported injuries in 1999-2000, children under 16 represented 20 per cent. Almost 1/4 (24.1 per cent) of the total injuries were to the head. In 1999-2000 alone, there were six ATV-related fatalities.

The Alberta Center for Injury Control and Research examined the 20 ATV-related deaths that occurred in that province between July, 1999 and June 2002. Among its findings:

• The majority (55 per cent) occurred in the summer, between July and September.
• Eighty-five per cent of the deceased were the drivers of the ATV.
• At least 60 per cent of the fatalities were due to head injuries.
• Children and teens represented 45 per cent of those killed, including two passengers and seven drivers. The deceased drivers were all from 10 to 15 years old.
• Alcohol was involved in 45 per cent of the deaths.

Are ATVs safe?

ATVs are safe as long as riders have the appropriate type and size of vehicle, and follow the instructions in the user’s manual.

Manufacturers clearly warn that children under age 16 should not operate vehicles over 90 cc. Smaller youth models have a reduced speed capability and a tether strap that allows a parent to stop the machine. Used under adult supervision, these models are designed to be safe for children under 16.

While many ATVs can carry only one person safely, Two-Ups take the operator plus one passenger.

With any vehicle - be it a bicycle, a car, an ATV or an 18-wheeler - there is no substitute for a responsible driver.

Young Riders

FirstChoiceAutoFinder says ATV is not a toy. A child involved in a crash could suffer life-altering injuries. If and when your child is ready to use an ATV, match the size of the vehicle to the child, make sure he or she wears protective clothing (including a helmet), and supervise closely. If possible, take the special Canada Safety Council course for children.

Across Canada, regulations vary regarding the minimum age to operate an off-road vehicle on public land. A majority of jurisdictions have legislation that mentions the age of 14, but children who are supervised may operate the vehicle under certain conditions. Following is the recommendation of the New Brunswick task force:

That youth between the ages of 14 and 16 years be required to obtain an all-terrain vehicle learner’s permit, for which they must have parental permission. The learner’s permit should only be obtained under the following conditions:

• must successfully complete a mandatory Canada Safety Council approved training course;
• must be supervised at all times by a parent or legal guardian who has successfully completed a Canada Safety Council approved training course and has a valid driver’s licence; and
• the size of the all-terrain vehicle being operated cannot exceed the size recommended for their age by the manufacturer.

Regulations controlling ATV use on private property would be difficult if not impossible to enforce.FirstChoiceAutoFinder strongly says  that ultimately, the adults in charge must actively supervise and make sure all safety precautions are taken.

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21. October 2008 by admin.

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11. October 2008 by admin.

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When it comes to keeping up on your vehicles maintenance you should cause it can save you at the pump!!!

Staying tuned up

Cars don’t really need “tune-ups” in the traditional mechanical sense any more. But if your “check engine” light is on, it could indicate a serious problem—say, a faulty oxygen sensor or worn spark plugs and wires—that, when fixed, could garner fuel-economy gains upwards of 25 percent, according to the EPA and Department of Energy’s. Be sure to follow your recommended service schedule to keep your car running optimally.

Now, if you’re the change your own oil type, the EPA says to be sure you use the right stuff. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 should lower your gas mileage by one to two percent.

Properly Inflated Tires

The Department of Energy estimates that 5 to 15 percent of light-duty fuel consumption is spent overcoming rolling resistance, i.e., the friction between the road and a car’s tires. Lowering your vehicle’s rolling resistance starts with simply ensuring that your tires have enough air pressure. Under inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1-psi drop in pressure of all four tires.

A typical tire loses 1 psi per month and another with every 10-degree drop in temperature, so if you haven’t checked your tires in a few months, it’s time. Of course, pumping a few extra pounds of air pressure into the tires is one of the oldest fuel-economy tricks around, but going overboard will cost you some ride comfort and lateral grip, and if taken to the extreme could result in highly dangerous blowouts.

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10. October 2008 by admin.

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