Review Examples The CDC has a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement sample that is useful for parents who are determining their own rules of the road. This document includes various categories of promises made by teen drivers, including following rules of the road, driving in a focused and alert manner, taking responsibility as the driver of a…
Check Your Car Before you get on the road, be sure to get your car into a shop for a tune-up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a list of recommendations when it comes to tuning up your vehicle, so be sure to have the air conditioner, tires, wiper blades, lights, fluids, belts, hoses,…
Fuel efficiency is at the front of many drivers’ minds, especially with fluctuating gas prices and the effect that gas-guzzlers are having on the environment. We’ve come up with the top four ways you can improve your car’s gas mileage and ensure that your vehicle is running at top efficiency, keeping both you and the…
Serious off-road enthusiasts can certainly appreciate the Jeep Wrangler as being one of the go-to vehicles for off-roading. Despite this four-wheel-drive vehicle always being a solid choice for hitting the trail, Jeep has continued to test the Wrangler’s off-roading capabilities with updated equipment and fresh attributes that keep it towering over the competition. If you’re…
Shopping for a new pickup truck is an exciting and stressful time, both for experienced and new truck owners. When you’re looking for a new truck, there’s a number of things you should keep in mind to ensure you get the right vehicle, one that fits not only what you want, but also what you…
The crossover is quickly becoming one of the most popular vehicle styles on the market, with the handling ability of smaller cars but with many features typical of more rugged SUVs. Technically considered a compact SUV, the crossover combines the best of both worlds in an affordable, stylish package. Crossovers like the Dodge Journey have…
Alki Beach For some of the best views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline, head to Alki Beach in the West Seattle neighborhood. While the 2.5-mile pedestrian walkway is a popular spot for walkers any time of year, it’s especially popular with joggers, rollerbladers, and bicyclists during the summer. The beach…
Four Powerful Engines You have your choice of four different engines in the 2016 Dodge Challenger. Start with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that offers 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. From there, you can move up to either a 5.7L HEMI V8 that brings 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque or a…
Leavenworth While you wouldn’t expect to find a Bavarian village in the Cascades, Leavenworth, which is two hours and 20 minutes from Seattle, can make you feel like you’re in an entirely different country. Enjoy a stein of beer and a sausage served by a waitress dressed in lederhosen. Then head over to the Leavenworth…
Easy to Fit Into Tight Spaces Whether you have to find on-street parking or you have an assigned spot in a garage, you know parking in the city is a challenge. Luckily, the compact size of the 2016 Dart makes it easy to fit into those tight parking spaces. Plus, if you have to deal…
