We spend most of our days providing roadside and towing assistance around the Bay Area, so we hear everyone’s opinions on driving technology. For some, it can feel like a lifesaver; for others, it causes a range of woes. The Risks & Benefits Of Modern Driving Technology Modern driving technology affects vehicle performance, efficiency, and […]
Towing a trailer might look easy from the outside, but it requires a practiced skill set - including spatial awareness. For example, did you know that reversing a trailer requires the opposite steering techniques to get you where you want to go? Steer right to make the trailer go left…but the car still goes right… […]
The statistics from the NHTSA are sobering when it comes to the number of accidents and fatalities caused by distracted driving. However, the sad fact of the matter is that nearly all of these accidents could have been avoided, or their impact lessened, if drivers were paying attention. As one of the Bay Area’s most […]
As this post goes to press, we’re experiencing one of the wettest winters on record. But all that rain means our top northern California road trip destinations will be that much more gorgeous this year. From vibrant green vistas to mountains, waterways, and vibrant wildflowers, our Top 10 Northern California Road Trip Destination list has […]
The Bay Area may not get the snow and ice that our nearby mountain ranges do, but it’s still important to observe winter driving tips. First, wet roads combined with oil residue make for extremely slick surfaces. Then, as these past few weeks of low temperatures demonstrated, midnight to wee hours below freezing temperatures lead […]
Teen driver facts prove that teenagers are the highest-risk driving group on the roads. Reasons for those statistics include teen drivers’ lack of experience, easy distractability, and misplaced belief in their invincibility. Learn Teen Driver Facts To Keep Them Safe As we head into a holiday break, one of the deadliest times of the year […]
Bay Area drivers are not known for their defensive driving habits, which is one of the reasons why we have more accidents per capita than almost any other region in California. However, learning to drive defensively is one of the best things you can do to avoid getting in an accident. Defensive Driving: What Is […]
