Let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.Get a full-service tuneup (recommended at 30,000 miles, 60,000 and so on). Bring your car in for service at least a week or two before you plan to leave - don't wait until the day ... more >>

Assume your normal driving position behind the wheel. Buckle your seat belt and adjust the seat until you are comfortable. The car should be parked on a flat level surface.Adjust the inside rear view mirror so that you can comfortably see the view behind ... more >>

Visit the official OnStar website. The website provides general information about how OnStar works, along with package prices and a breakdown of services. If you don't have access to the Internet, the toll-free phone number 1-888-4-ONSTAR is available 24 ... more >>

Make sure your tires a properly inflated. This can give your a 3 percent increase in gas mileage.Catch a ride with someone else!Replace your air filter if it is dirty. This can be a major drain on gas mileage.Do an overall routine check up on your car to ... more >>

Check to see that the child safety seat you own has not been recalled. Call the manufacturer directly or the toll free number for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 to see if your seat has any safety issues.Read the ... more >>

Stock your car’s front seat with short, quick tasks. This can include the dog training book you have to read by Tuesday, the bills you have to pay by Wednesday and the letter you have to send back by Thursday.At every red light, jam up or complete stop, ... more >>

Know where the other cars are in relationship to your car on the road at all times.Pump your brakes when trying to come to a stop. Never slam on the brakes. That will cause your brakes to lock up and the vehicle could skid. Then you will have no control ... more >>

Ascertain that you meet the disability criteria specified in the state of Hawaii rules and regulations. Note that certain conditions such as blindness, deafness, and mental disability do not qualify as disabilities for receiving disability placards and ... more >>

Make sure your brakes are fully adjusted in the shop before you start out on a trip. The vehicle should be suspended off the floor, so you (or the mechanic) can make the adjustments with the wheels off the ground. Getting things in tip-top shape before ... more >>

Walk around the neighborhood and note how it is laid out. Bring a pad, and write down any landmarks that can orient you when you're out traveling. If you feel adventurous, draw a map of the neighborhood.Drive around and familiarize yourself with the ... more >>

Start the vehicle and turn the heat on high with all of the defrosters on.Leave the vehicle running 10 to 15 minutes if possible and return to a warm environment.Buy windshield de-icer and pocket lock de-icer prior to the winter months. Keep some in your ... more >>

Inspect the Car Inspect the brakes. Verify they are lined correctly and have the adequate level of brake fluid.Check the cooling and heating systems. The radiator should contain a 50/50 antifreeze to water ratio.Make sure the electrical system is working ... more >>

Buy a vehicle pre-equipped with the OnStar program. As of 2007 the technology is standard in all General Motors (GM) cars, trucks and SUVs in the United States and Canada. With the purchase of a new vehicle, the first year of service costs nothing. Many ... more >>

Obtain and study an Alabama Driver Manual which can be picked up at any Driver License Examining Station, State Trooper Office, Probate Judge or License Commissioner Office, or downloaded the manual from the Alabama Department of Public Safety ... more >>

Determine if you qualify as a person with disabilities as defined by the state of Illinois. These disabilities include limited ability to walk, use of portable oxygen and certain cardiac conditions.Print the application and physician certification form ... more >>

Research on Paper Buy or borrow a copy of the "Consumer Reports Buying Guide" for the year your baby will be born or the most recent issue if that issue has not come out yet.Look up, in the "Buying Guide" index, information about car seats. The "Buying ... more >>

Verify that you meet one or more of the disability conditions specified in Arizona DMV regulations. Your physician or other authorized medical professional, including a hospital administrator, must also provide a medical certification.Download the ... more >>

Apply for a Permit Meet one of California's qualifications for impaired mobility or other disease or condition.Go to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Web site, complete the Application for Disabled Person Parking Placard or Plates form ... more >>

Open the hood of your vehicle and disconnect the battery cables. Remove both the positive and negative cables before starting installation.Decide where you want to mount the rear-view monitor in your car. Most monitors fit over the rearview ... more >>

Place a request for the safety sign with the County Road Commission (CRC). The CRC is responsible for placement of street signs in most U.S. counties. Be aware that some counties only allow official placement of Children Crossing signs in designated ... more >>

Take it slow. It is a common mistake to gun it before going up a steep hill. The last thing you want to do is to lose control. When going downhill, stay at a moderate speed.Don't spin your tires. If you do, you may turn sideways, tip over and roll down ... more >>

Preparations Verify that all of your lights are working properly. This includes headlights, tail lights, hazard lights and turn signals.Keep proper tire tread and keep the tires properly inflated. Bald tires need to be replaced. For severe conditions, ... more >>

Make sure the car seat is not listed on any recall notices. Check reputable consumer Web sites like recalls.gov for that information.Read your car's owner's manual and the child car seat instructions carefully. Look for labels on the seat as well.Follow ... more >>

Determine if you have the type of disability that will qualify for parking placards or license plates under South Carolina law and that your physician can certify the disability as an obvious walking impairment.Download and print the disability parking ... more >>

Be prepared. Before winter arrives, have your vehicle winterized. Get a tuneup, have the battery checked, make sure the vehicle has enough antifreeze and check the tire tread.Prepare an emergency kit to be stored in your vehicle. Your emergency kit ... more >>