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Driving Through the Third Age

Third Age drivers have acquired a wealth of motoring experience which should help them travel safely on our busy roads. However, this experience is oftentimes offset by the effects of aging. Sight, hearing, and judgment of speed and distance are not quite as sharp as they once were. Because these senses often deteriorate very gradually, Third-Agers may not be immediately aware of the full extent of the change. Read More »

Automatic Transmission

A transmission where the gears are shifted automatically by the vehicle and controlled by a torque converter. The torque converter replaces the clutch. It connects and disconnects the engine from the drive wheels while selecting the proper gears for the speed of the car. These transmssions come in 3, 4 and 5 speeds. The more gears involved, the smoother the ... Read More »

Bungee Cords

Essentially a strong rubber band with metal hooks on each end. Bungee cords come in a variety of lengths. Used to strap odd-sized items onto the passenger seat of the motorbike or on the luggage rack located directly behind the passenger seat. Read More »

Caution

?in racing in which track conditions are too hazardous for racing due to an accident or debris on the racing surface. The cars remain in their racing positions behind the pace car until it is determined that it is safe to resume the race. Read More »

Comprehensive Insurance

Coverage that pays for damage you cause to someone else’s property, like running into a parked car, a pedestrian or a garage door. Also, if damage is done to your car in a non-accident situation, like vandalism or a tree falling on it during a storm, this coverage will pay for the expenses. Read More »

Clutch Starter Interlock

This is an electrical system that prevents the starter from being actuated unless the clutch pedal is depressed. It is done to prevent the car from being started in gear, a frequent cause for damage and injuries to people outside the car. Read More »

Drafting

The practice of following immediately behind another car to take advantage of the lead car’s “punching a hole” in the wind. Read More »

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