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You know how important it is to be a good driver and make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. See what advice users have submitted for keeping commercial vehicles in tip top shape and for being a courteous driver on the road.
If you have a fairly new car, there really isn't a need to idle for long periods of time to warm up your engine. Just take it more slowly until your engine warms up to operating temperatures.
It's always good to show courtesy to your fellow driver by letting them come into your lane because the next time it might be you that needs to be let in another lane.
If you need to call somebody while driving, the best thing to do is pull off on the next exit and find a safe place to stop and make your call.
If you are a girl always make sure that one of your parents has taught you how to change a tire. It may come in handy some day.
Keep up on schedualed maintenance. Oil changes are the most important. Go somewhere you know and trust. Don't buy just on the recomendation of a 19 year old kid in the lub bay.
Rinse off road salt often to help prevent corrosion.
When I do a coolant change I refill using distilled water. This helps extend water pump life and radiator life by reducing corrosion. It's the minerals in tap water that build scale in cooling systems that lead to early failure.
When traveling down a steep grade, use the truck's low gear to avoid excessive wear & tear on the brakes.
Winter tires handle differently than your regular tires. Be sure you learn their handling characteristics before you go driving on the street.
While driving,always watch out for the other guy.