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Escaping a Submerged Vehicle Popular Mechanics - It's important for all of us to know exactly what to do if we are ever in the situation that our vehicle becomes surrounded or submerged in water. According to the National Highway and Transportation Administration, about 400 people die every year in the U.S. from drowning in their vehicles. The important thing to remember is to act quickly. The University of Manitoba’s Gordon Geisbrecht said a person has a minute to get out successfully. Geisbrecht trains law enforcement officers and others on underwater-vehicle escape. He has five rules everyone should follow in order to survive. Please Remember These Rules Rule 1. Don’t use your phone to call for help, wait until you are out of the vehicle. “Time is critical,” says Geisbrecht. By the time help arrives, it could be too late. Remember- EVERY SECOND COUNTS!!! Rule 2. Unbuckle. Do this as soon as you can. Rule 3. Roll down the window! Don’t attempt to open the door, there ...

                                                              apple.com  A Helpful App We all want to be safe on the road, as well as others. But some of us can't help being on our phone or becoming distracted with other things while driving. Thankfully there are a few hand-free options out there, and Apple's CarPlay is one of them. Standard infotainments don't offer what CarPlay does. With CarPlay, you are applying iPhone software expertise to your driving experience, with Siri voice commands. Sending messages, playing music, asking for directions, streaming radio, or calling people hasn't been easier. All without touching your phone. It relies on Siri voice commands so you can keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Keep in mind, CarPlay is an app, it doesn't replace your standard entertainment system. Your c...

                                                      wsupercars.com 1970 Road Runner Superbird The classic Road Runner is a high power, low budget priced muscle car with a lightweight body and strong engine. But what we are going to talk about are the similarities between the 1970 Road Runner and Super Bees. A Few Similarities The 1970 Road Runners and Super Bees both gained a new grille. The Plymouth grille was shared with Belvedere and was both moderately aggressive and neat. The more complex Super Bee front end had a twin-loop design. Whether due to the looks, changing times, or the cheaper-but-still-potent Plymouth Duster 340, sales of the Road Runner fell lower than they had been in 1968, to 43,404. The 70’s Road Runner saw a change in the hood design. The remote controlled Air Grabber hood was added, and with the push of a button, found i...

Ahh, That New Car Smell On my way to work this morning, I was listening to my usual radio show when a particular commercial caught my attention. The radio hosts were advertising a car dealership, and they began to discuss how their favorite part of buying a new car is the “new car” smell. They were all in agreement that the only way to get the new car smell was to buy a new car. Granted you can buy sprays or ornaments to get the smell, but it's not the genuine smell. They went on to say that the new car scent fresheners are no comparison to the actual real new car scent. So, in short, the reason you should buy a new car is so that you can have a vehicle that has that authentic new car smell. Yes, this is just as ridiculous as it sounds! No one should invest in a brand new car with a six-year car note just to have two weeks of a “new car” smell. Now, obviously the radio show hosts are paid to promote particular companies, and they are probably prompted on what to say, so they a...

Must-See Cities in Texas   There is no doubt that Texas has a rich historical background. Texas went from being a colonial possession to a country and then becoming part of the United States. In its long history, it witnessed several transitions. Today, Texas is well known because of its rich and unique history. There are several towns that one can visit in Texas to get a sense of the historical significance of the estate. The great thing is that all of these towns are within driving distance with beautiful scenes to enjoy. So, it will be easy for you to pick any of these unique towns and load the family up in your car, and take a drive. You will find these trips to be rewarding intellectually and with the family time that you will spend together. Cities of Texas The first town anyone should visit is San Antonio. When you visit San Antonio, you will get the experience of the Latino culture that helped create the unique landscape of the estate. There are also several mission...

Summer Sports   Well, it’s that time a year again, summer sports season. Many of our children are in athletic events such as baseball, soccer, basketball, track, etc. For those of us who have children who are not athletically inclined maybe they are starting a new dance season, gymnastics season, or piano. Whatever the activity, this time of year, we find ourselves spread very thin as we try to get our children from place to place or practice to practice. There are those of us that volunteer to help other parents out by taking other teammates to and from practice and games as well. I’m sure most of you have heard the term ‘soccer mom.’ Stereotypically when you hear the words soccer mom, we imagine a mom supporting her child and their team, driving the minivan full of screaming and laughing children, all while lugging around a plethora of sports equipment. How exhausting this must be, but most soccer moms wouldn’t trade it for the world. We want our kids to enjoy outside activ...

Let’s Hit the Road, Buddy! When buying a new vehicle, there are several factors we consider while at the dealership. What’s my budget, is it roomy for my family, how many miles to the gallon, and so on. One thing you might want to ask yourself is, “Will it be dog-friendly?” Let’s face it, if your furry family member is anything like mine, they LOVE to go for car rides. Here is a list of a few vehicles that motorbiscut.com feel are best designed for dogs and us! The Fast and Dog-Friendly Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon The Mercedes-Benz E400 offers a “deep boot tub” that lets your messy fur ball be moved without ruining your back seat. It’s rubberized with deep corner edges for the best protection and easy cleanup. Not only that, there’s an optional “load sill protector,” to shield the rear of the vehicle from scratches when dogs are jumping in and out, and is easily put out of the way. Nissan Titan Crew Cab The Titan has gone above and beyond to makes its Crew Cab dog-friendly. ...