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Another day another parking job. Today I had actually 6 extra inches 3 on each side. Perfect job in 8 maneuvers back and forth. After going around the block for twenty minutes I got lucky. This is parking Italian style.

So try parallel parking in Italy on the streets. Car is 13 feet long space is 13.5 feet. Takes about 6-8 back and forth maneuvers to park. It is a great workout and thank God for sensors and cameras. The alternative is keep on circulating up and down the block. Feel lucky?

If you see liquid under your car, it can be several things. If it's clear, it's probably water condensation. A red or pink tint is transmission or brake fluid while black or dark brown is oil. If it's green or chartreuse, it's coolant.

When you’re in a situation that could lead to an accident, you have to be able to respond in an instant, which often means running entirely on reflex. Taking a motorcycle driving course is the perfect way to build the right instincts and reflexes.

Your best resource for information on car maintenance is the vehicle's owners manual. It will alert you to recommended time and mileage maintenance milestones, as well as offering guidance on identifying problems and what to do about them.

In most states, you need to be at least 16 years old to apply for your driver’s license. But you can get your learner’s permit at age 15. Driving schools will require a learner’s permit before allowing you to enroll.

Synthetic oil needs to be changed every 6,000 miles. Leaving oil changes too long can reduce the performance of your engine by not removing grit.

Did you know that the first rear-view mirror was installed in 1911, in a race car for the inaugural Indianapolis 500? The car was a Marmon Wasp, and it was driven by American racecar driver Ray Harroun.

Maintaining proper tire pressure is more important than many people think. Not only does it affect handling and tire wear, but it also plays a direct role in gas mileage.

One of the main benefits of attending motorcycle driving school is the inevitable increase in rider confidence. Developing the skills and techniques necessary to handle traffic and the open road will ensure your safety and know-how, which in turn makes for a more fulfilling riding experience.

Engine pinging can be caused by using gas that doesn't have the correct octane level, the engine being too hot, poor engine combustion, an air-to-fuel mixture that is too lean, or the exhaust gases not properly recirculating.

Texting while driving is especially distracting because it takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off of your driving. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about five seconds on average.