March is Save Your Vision Month. As we all know, good vision is essential to good driving. You need to be able to clearly see the rear-view and side mirrors and watch for road hazards, including pedestrians crossing the streets. If your eyesight is poor, you risk endangering your own safety and the safety of others.
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Part of qualifying for a driver’s license is passing a visual acuity examination. If you have poor vision or certain medical conditions that can affect your eyesight, such as stroke and glaucoma, you may not be able to get a license. Corneal disease and cataracts may also be prohibitive factors.
Driving conditions aren’t always easy on the eyes. When the sun is at its brightest, when there is snow on the road, or when you are driving toward a low-lying sun, it can be difficult to maintain the field of sight needed to drive well. Darkness can also obstruct vision and increase glare.
To reduce vision-related driving challenges, do the following:
Drivers also need to protect their eyes against dryness. Car air conditioning and heaters have the tendency to reduce moisture on the surface of the eyes. This can be especially hard on people who are already prone to dry eyes. Avoid letting the air-conditioning or heater blow directly towards your eyes for a prolonged period of time. If you have a recurring problem with dry eyes, you can apply lubricating drops before you start driving.
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Engine failure, especially out of the blue, can be scary. It can put a wrench in your plans if driving somewhere important and depending on the problem, can be expensive to fix. Thankfully, there are lots of warning signs that can signal you when your engine is about to fail.
If you begin to notice some electrical problems in your vehicle, such as the dome light failing to turn on when you open the doors or the radio shutting off, you may need to check the fuses.
The outer tie rod ends are one of the more important parts of your vehicle’s steering system. While you may not choose to replace the outer tie rod ends yourself, it is good to be able to recognize what they are and see if they need replacing.
Have you noticed an increase in flat tires during the frigid winter months? There’s a reason for it. Keep reading for some simple explanations as to why tires seem to go flat when temperatures drop.
When your vehicle is functioning properly, it’s easy to forget how dangerous driving can be. However, it only takes a moment for an important component to malfunction. Suddenly your car has your full attention. One of the worst situations to find yourself in as a driver is to press the brake pedal only to realize that it is not working.
