Fuel injection and computerized engine management systems have not only given us less emissions, and more mpgs, they have also vastly improved drivability. Drivability refers to engine performance problems, or hopefully the lack thereof, such as stalling, hesitation, rough idling, poor fuel economy, and hard starting. Read More »
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200 MPG Carburator
Here’s something for those believe in conspiracy theories. For decades, many people have believed that fuel saving devices like the 200-mpg carburetor are practical, but suppressed by corporations interested in selling gasoline and gasoline guzzling vehicles. For example, in 1932, Canadian Charles Nelson Pogue invented a carburetor that was tested by Ford and Winnipeg Motor Company of Canada. Instead of ... Read More »
Lane Departure Warning System
The automobile industry is constantly introducing innovative technology, usually first on luxury vehicles. Some technologies like anti-lock braking, all-wheel drive, on-board navigation, and electronic stability control are examples of those that catch on and soon are available throughout the industry. Read More »
Washington D.C. Graduated License Law
Learner’s License Age 15+ Requirements Under 18, Parent/guardian approval. Knowledge & vision exams. Restrictions Accompanied in front seat next to driver by: Licensed driver 21 or over seated next to driver. Seatbelts required. Intermediate License Age 16 – 17 Requirements Held Learner’s Permit minimum 6 months. Certify minimum 40 hours supervised driving. Road test. No conviction of assessable offense. Restrictions ... Read More »
West Virginia Graduated License Law
Level I Instruction Permit Age 15 – 17 Requirements Knowledge test. Application signed by both parents, surviving parent, single parent having custody or legal guardian. Current school enrollment form. Restrictions Licensed driver 21 or over in front seat. May only drive between 5:00 am & 11:00 pm. Safety belts in accordance with state law. Zero alcohol tolerance Level II Intermediate ... Read More »
Wisconsin Graduated License Law
Temps-instruction Permit Age 15 1/2 + Requirements Must pass vision, knowledge test. Must be enrolled in behind-the-wheel driver education course.. Restrictions May only drive with adult sponsor. No alcohol. Must wear seat belt. Probationary License Age 16+ Requirements Have held Temps-instruction Permit minimum 6 months. 30 hours supervised driving experience. Have completed driver education course.Pass road test. No traffic tickets ... Read More »
Wyoming Graduated License Law
Instruction Permit Age 15 + Requirements Written test. Instruction Permit for Restricted License (at least 14) Restrictions Permit in immediate possession. Accompanied by driver at least 1 year & at least 18, fit & capable of exercising control over the vehicle & occupying seat beside the driver. Driver’s License Age 16+ Requirements Have held Instruction Permit minimum 10 days. Restricted ... Read More »
Virginia Graduated License Law
Learner’s Permit At least age 15 & 6 months Requirements Parent/Guardian consent under 18. Vision & knowledge tests. Restrictions Licensed driver alert & able to assist seated next to student. Must be 21 or older, or 18 or older if legal guardian, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, step-brother or step-sister. May not drive between midnight & 4 a.m. No more than ... Read More »
Tennessee Graduated License Law
Learner’s Permit Class PD Age 15+ Requirements Pass vision & knowledge test. Proof of school attendance. Parent/Legal guardian sign Affidavit of Financial Responsibility. Birth Certificate & Social Security. Restrictions Licensed driver 21 or older in front seat. Cannot drive between 10:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m. Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law. Intermediate Restricted License Age 16 + Requirements ... Read More »
Utah Graduated License Law
Instruction Permit Age 15, 9 Months+ Requirements Enrolled in approved driver education course. Restrictions Allows student to drive with qualified instructor in a dual-control car. Practice Permit Age 15, 9 Months+ Requirements Enrolled in approved driver education course. Restrictions Valid for 90 days. Student may practice with parent or legal guardian in passenger seat next to student. No other passengers ... Read More »
