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On the road Cooking in Your Car: Which Devices Should You Use? A long-awaited break on a tiring drive is a great chance to refuel without leaving the car. Hot coffee and a hearty sandwich packed for the road lift your mood and give you energy for the rest of the trip. Food gets harder when a trip lasts several days and you don't want to eat at questionable roadside diners. On the road How to Use a Jump Starter Booster to Start Your Engine in Freezing Weather It's hard to surprise an experienced driver with a compact jump starter battery pack, and these units have become much cheaper lately. But there's a catch. Car battery terminals come in many shapes and sizes, so a jump starter doesn't always connect well to the battery, and the starter motor may fail to turn over. On the road How to Drive on Highways and Rural Roads: Useful Tips for New Drivers and Veterans Alike Today we're sharing some tips that you won't find in any vehicle maintenance manual. They're all about driving on highways and open country roads. On the road How to Drive a Manual Transmission Car: Tips for Beginners A practical guide to driving a car with a manual transmission. On the road Child Car Seats: Classification by Group Just bought a car and want to take your child along on the road? Don't forget a child car seat. On the road The Language of Drivers on the Road Not everyone knows it, but drivers have their own language. Once you learn it, you can easily communicate with other road users without ever leaving your car. On the road Getting Your Car Ready for a Road Trip Vacation season is coming, and many drivers are eager to hit the road, whether it's a beach getaway, a long trip across the country, or even a journey abroad. On the road How to Save Gas: Practical Fuel-Saving Tips Here are some tips that can significantly cut your fuel consumption and save you money when budgets are tight. On the road Driving at Night: Safety Tips Night is the most dangerous time of day to be on the road. On the road Winter Driving: A Guide to Handling Your Car in Cold Weather Today a car is no longer a luxury but simply a way to get around, and hardly any drivers leave their four-wheeled friend parked in the garage for the winter. Everyone drives every day, whatever the conditions. On the road How to Start Your Engine in Freezing Weather How often do you try to start your car on a winter morning, only to have it flat-out refuse? Here are some ways to help. On the road Winter Car Care Tips A few simple tips for driving and maintaining your car in winter. On the road Why Breaking In a New Car Matters, and the Basic Rules Every owner wants their new ride to use as little fuel as possible and run trouble-free for as long as possible... On the road 10 Ways to Become a Better Driver Useful tips that will help you handle your car with confidence and avoid mistakes behind the wheel. On the road How to Drive Safely in the Rain Not every driver, even an experienced one, knows how to behave on the road in rainy weather. That's not surprising: rain greatly reduces visibility and makes the road slippery, and high humidity causes the windows to fog up. On the road How to Avoid Trouble When Passing on the Highway How often does passing on the highway end badly? You hear the squeal of brakes and the screech of metal, and the result is wrecked cars and sometimes injured people. But if you pass the right way, you can avoid all of it. On the road Using a Mobile Phone While Driving How often do you talk on your cell phone while driving? Are you really sure you have the situation under control?... On the road What to Do If Your Brakes Fail While Driving A checklist of actions that can help you avoid a crash when your braking system fails. On the road How to Tow a Vehicle Safely Every driver has been there: the car simply won't go on its own. What now? Call a tow truck? Wait, there's another option... On the road How to Clear Snow Off Your Car Start by turning on the engine. Keep in mind that you shouldn't switch on the windshield defroster while snow is still sitting on the glass and on the climate system's air intakes. If you forget this rule, snow can get into the ductwork and make it harder to heat the cabin. On the road How to Reduce Your Car's Fuel Consumption How much do you spend on fuel every month? A lot? Want to know how to cut that cost? Read on to find out... On the road Save Fuel: 10 Ways to Cut Your Car's Fuel Consumption The tips in this article can make a real difference in how much fuel your car uses.