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		<title>Children Car Seats Regulations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Safety is very important when you are driving cars. Therefore you have to wear seat belts for your safety when you drive. Nowadays in UK the rules have been out for children to use their own seats in the car, for their safety. Children under the age 12 have to seat on children seat when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Safety is very important when you are driving cars. Therefore you have to wear seat belts for your safety when you drive. Nowadays in UK the rules have been out for children to use their own seats in the car, for their safety. Children under the age 12 have to seat on children seat when they are traveling by cars.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you have children and you are going to take them to travel by cars then you have to own children seats. There are three kinds of children seat in UK that suitable for children depend on their height and also weight. You should know how to <a href="http://www.everyinvestor.co.uk/personal-finance/insurance/driving-with-children" target="_blank">choosing the right car child seat</a> according to your children weight and height therefore it can protect them better. There are rearward facing baby seats for children birth to 15 months, group 1 child seats for nine months to 4 years kid, and booster seats and cushions which suitable for 6 to 11 years kids. But there is also <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/home/19812-confusion-over-booster-seat-laws" target="_blank">confusion over booster seats laws</a> because the different in every country in EU to reach those height in certain age.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Even though there are confusions in the <a href="http://www.safermotoring.co.uk/carseatregulations.html" target="_blank">car seats regulations</a>, drivers are responsible to follow these regulations if they don’t want to get fined.</p>
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		<title>Passenger Side Brake for Teen Driver</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you know, as the children growing mature, the parents still have extra monitoring system and extra time to help the teenager learning to drive. As you know, the bad experienced sometimes felt by the parents who have their children do the racing which is considered as dangerous. So, we have to train the teenager [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-736" title="passengerbrake_callouts_large_000" src="http://www.mc-asoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/passengerbrake_callouts_large_000-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="168" />As you know, as the children growing mature, the parents still have extra monitoring system and extra time to help the teenager learning to drive. As you know, the bad experienced sometimes felt by the parents who have their children do the racing which is considered as dangerous. So, we have to train the teenager to drive with us using the safety equipments.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.passengerbrake.com/parentdrivereducationpassengerbrake.aspx" target="_blank"><em>Passenger side brake</em></a> is one of the most installed requirements when the children are learning to drive. If your child has already stated fulfill the graduated driver License the passenger side brake will be removed and it will be no longer used. Professional driving instructors must accompany you in learning to drive. This is done to avoid unwanted thing happen to your children. If you are interesting in installing it during the process of learning to drive for your children, you can get it from Passenger Brake. This company promotes safe learning that have a little risk and able in handling the anxiety of the child while learning it.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The best experience of new teen driver will be getting here. Passenger side brake can be installed cheaply for $49 a month. By learning it here, your daughter or son will have the great experience in driving which can deliver them to be the best driver when they grow mature. For further information, this passenger side brake is able to install only in 60 minute and can be removed in 20 minutes. Visit Passangerbrake.Com to help you in getting this safe training.</p>
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		<title>Top Tips for City Driving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With constant traffic, red lights and never ending roadworks setting out on a car journey in the city is not usually something to look forward to. There are some top tips however to make your driving experience more enjoyable and less stressful. Get a car made for the city. Parking is always a nightmare regardless [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With constant traffic, red lights and never ending roadworks setting out on a car journey in the city is not usually something to look forward to.</p>
<p>There are some top tips however to make your driving experience more enjoyable and less stressful.</p>
<p>Get a car made for the city. Parking is always a nightmare regardless of whether you are good at it or night. Compact car parks and tricky on road spaces can be made a lot easier by getting a smaller car such as a Smart Car which is smaller in length and width can make parking a lot easier as well as avoiding scratches and scrapes. Car clubs are a good option where you can lease a car perfect for city driving. Weigh up manual vs. automatic. Driving manual cars can make driving stressful and tiring, particularly in hilly cities. The constant stop and go is annoying so you might be better off with an automatic.</p>
<p>Get help with your parking. That annoying beeping when a car in reverse can be extremely useful. Rear parking sensors are fairly common, and some luxury cars offer them in the front as well. The camera projects an exact image of what&#8217;s behind you on the navigation screen, which can be easier than relying on your ears alone.</p>
<p>Drive economically. Not all of us have access to an eco car so to drive more economically try and drive at a steady speed with less use of the break. If you&#8217;re stopped go into neutral. Use the accelerator lightly and coast where you can. Remember to fill up before you hit the city, petrol stations are usually in difficult places and hard to find.</p>
<p>Stop the lane change game. Believe it or not, changing lanes frequently will get you there only a few seconds earlier, while greatly increasing your chance of a collision.</p>
<p>Breathe fresh air. City driving usually means a lot of smog and soot. Your air filter protects you and your occupants from breathing the worst of the fumes and the particulates they carry.</p>
<p>Protect your car from crime.You can never be too careful in the city. Never leave valuables or any bags in view. Put all bags in the boot of your car. If you can use anti-theft protection like a wheel lock and car alarm then do.</p>
<p>Sat nav anyone? You may think you know your way around the city but one wrong turn and you could end up stuck. Using a sat nav can help you get out of difficult situations and are useful for areas you don&#8217;t know.</p>
<p>So there are the top tips. One final point is STAY CALM. People will cut you up, pedestrians will walk out in front of you but getting stressed won&#8217;t prevent this it will just increase your blood pressure!</p>
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		<title>Safe Driving Tips: Driving at Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Night driving can be appealing and peaceful due to reduced traffic. As the sun sets, however, you are presented with new hazards that can make driving more dangerous and increase your risk of a serious accident. The best way to avoid the potential hazards associated with night driving is to understand what causes nighttime accidents. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Night driving can be appealing and peaceful due to reduced traffic. As the sun sets, however, you are presented with new hazards that can make driving more dangerous and increase your risk of a serious accident.</p>
<p>The best way to avoid the potential hazards associated with night driving is to understand what causes nighttime accidents. First, darkness causes poor visibility, which reduces your ability to judge speed and distance as well as alters your depth perception. Fatigue is another common problem that results in nighttime automobile accidents. Finally, any vision impairment, such as night blindness, contributes to your risk of an accident when driving at night.</p>
<p>Fortunately, you can take some steps to stay safe when driving at night. Follow these simple tips to reduce your risk of an accident the next time you&#8217;re driving after dusk.</p>
<p><strong>Tips for driving at night</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Prepare your car &#8211; Before      driving at night, check your headlights. Make sure they are clean,      operating and adjusted properly. Position your side and rearview mirrors      to reduce glare and ensure your taillights and other lights are working,      too. This not only improves your visibility, but also makes it easier for      others to see your vehicle.</li>
<li>Prevent halos and glare &#8211;      Clean your windshield and eyeglasses before driving at night. A buildup of      dirt, oil and other substances can prevent the proper diffusion of light,      resulting in halos and glares.</li>
<li>Be courteous &#8211; Use your low      beams when other drivers are on the road. High beams can temporarily blind      drivers, especially those in oncoming traffic. When confronted by another car&#8217;s      high beams, shift your gaze to the side of the road. Use the line as a      guide to steer until you are safely away from the offending automobile.</li>
<li>Reduce speed &#8211; Driving too      fast reduces your visibility, especially if you outdrive your headlights.      To avoid an accident, slow down when driving at night and maintain a      stopping distance within the area illuminated by your headlights.</li>
<li>Increase following distance &#8211;      Leave more space between your car and the one ahead of you. If you need to      stop suddenly, the extra distance reduces the risk you will hit another      car.</li>
<li>Stay alert &#8211; Especially at      night, frequent stops can help prevent driving fatigue during a long trip.      If you become sleepy, pull over at a rest stop or hotel where you can rest      safely. Keep your eyes on the road and avoid driving while distracted.</li>
<li>Drive sober &#8211; Driving under      the influence of alcohol, drugs and some prescription medications, such as      sedatives and pain killers, increases your risk of an accident &#8211; even more      so at night.</li>
<li>Check your vision &#8211; Visit      your optometrist at least once a year to have your eyesight checked.      Driving at night becomes more dangerous if you have an untreated eye      condition or an incorrect prescription for your lenses.</li>
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<p>Finally, always maintain proper auto insurance coverage. Ask Nationwide Insurance for an On Your Side® Review or a free online auto insurance quote . An agent can help you choose the smartest coverage options at an affordable price. For more information, visit nationwide.com.</p>
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		<title>The Best Driving Guide You Will Ever Find</title>
		<link>http://www.mc-asoc.com/2010/01/the-best-driving-guide-you-will-ever-find/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before we see what the best driving guide will help you with, let&#8217;s see why it is better to use it rather than taking all those extra driving lessons. First, a good driving guide must minimize the money and time spent on driving lessons. Driving instructors are paid by the hour and, as such, will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before we see what the best driving guide will help you with, let&#8217;s see why it is better to use it rather than taking all those extra driving lessons. First, a good driving guide must minimize the money and time spent on driving lessons. Driving instructors are paid by the hour and, as such, will voluntarily or even involuntarily try to delay you. They make more money and, even after 50 driving lessons, you are sometimes left unprepared. There are things these people do not want you to know about the driving test.</p>
<p>There is nothing the best driving guide will leave out. You will have access to valuable insight from people who took the test first time, learn tips and tricks that will help you when you are with the examiner, and see how other people made it. Over 60% of all students fail the driving test first time because they are not well prepared. This is, in part or in whole, the driving instructors&#8217; fault.</p>
<p>And this is where the best driving guide will make a difference. It will tell you everything your instructor failed or &#8220;forgot&#8221; to tell you. It will explain a lot of things, including the basic elements in your car, how to control your speed effectively, and how to handle roundabouts, traffic lights, and road crossings with ease. You also get the option of studying from the coziness of your home or office.</p>
<p>So why not save a lot of money and time with the best driving guide? Over 90% of the people that read the guide managed to pass the driving test first time. You can be one of them and the money you save can be used to buy a new car or insure the current one. Try it for yourself!</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.great-info-products.com/Driving/index.html">best driving guide</a> not only teaches you things your selfish driving instructor is hiding from you, it also provides invaluable information on how to take the driving test first time.</p>
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		<title>Fuel Additives Possess Restoration Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the majority of individuals, today&#8217;s fledgling economy has caused serious financial struggle. People are unable to purchase new automobiles because most financial institutions have restricted lending and few consumers have available capital to do so without a loan. Restoring and maintaining older vehicles has become more important than ever before, and can be a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the majority of individuals, today&#8217;s fledgling economy has caused serious financial struggle. People are unable to purchase new automobiles because most financial institutions have restricted lending and few consumers have available capital to do so without a loan. Restoring and maintaining older vehicles has become more important than ever before, and can be a great help in both of those processes.</p>
<p>At present, banks and other lending institutions are awarding home and automobile loans to very few people. Even those individuals with decent credit are being faced with high interest rates or being turned away. Few people have the necessary capital to purchase an automobile outright, as well. The difficulty for individuals to procure an automobile loan in the current economy means it is imperative that they do whatever necessary to keep their older vehicles running properly. Maintaining older vehicles with higher mileage can become costly if the correct preventative measures have not been taken over the vehicle&#8217;s lifespan. Along with performing regularly scheduled maintenance, like fluid and filter changes, the use of can help to restore used vehicles to newer conditions and protect them from further mechanical failure.</p>
<p>Over time, the unburned fuel left in fuel lines and injectors degrades and forms deposits. The byproducts left behind from burnt fuel inside combustion chambers also form deposits. These harmful deposits build up inside fuel components, on intake valves, and inside combustion chambers. In older model vehicles, especially those with higher mileage, these carbon build-ups can clog fuel components such as injectors, lines, and filters. Insufficient fuel pressure or clogged fuel injectors can result in fuel starvation which leads to poor engine performance, diminished fuel economy, and many mechanical problems. It causes engine power to suffer and vital metal parts to wear prematurely. The use of helps to clean these components and keep the vehicle operating properly. Because they keep injectors spraying the correct amount of fuel evenly across every cylinder, less stress is inflicted on any one cylinder&#8217;s vital moving parts. restore horsepower and fuel economy to near factory specifications, as well.</p>
<p>By protecting and lubricating internal engine parts, restoring engine performance and power, and increasing fuel economy by an estimated 2 to 6%, can help individuals maintain their older vehicles and avoid more financial difficulty in an already difficult time. By dissolving harmful deposits with it&#8217;s high potency, PI Performance Improver, is a good example of a cleansing that can restore lost engine power and performance. It saves consumers money from increased fuel economy, fewer premature repairs, and lengthening the life of the vehicle itself. For those individuals needing to keep their older vehicles operating properly because they are financially incapable of purchasing a newer one, fuel additive products like PI Performance Improver are perfect solutions for restoring higher mileage engines to like new conditions without incurring the high cost of an entire engine rebuild.In addition, performance gains can be realized along with fuel savings.</p>
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		<title>Winter Driving Advice &#8211; 7 Tips For a Safe Ride</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where I live, on the west coast of Finland, winter just arrived with the first real batch of snow. This means slow traffic as many vehicles haven&#8217;t been switched to snow tires this early in the season. I was doing a 60 mile trip yesterday, mostly on smaller rural roads where the snow is not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where I live, on the west coast of Finland, winter just arrived with the first real batch of snow. This means slow traffic as many vehicles haven&#8217;t been switched to snow tires this early in the season.</p>
<p>I was doing a 60 mile trip yesterday, mostly on smaller rural roads where the snow is not spoiled by salt and heavy traffic, and I though to myself:</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not really dangerous or difficult to drive on slippery roads as long as you know what to do and when, you just have to adopt a different style of driving and you&#8217;ll be as safe as on dry summer roads. The danger is if you apply a summer driving style to winter roads.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #1: Slow Down</strong></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t expect to reach the same speeds on a winter road as you do in the summer. Plan you trip to take longer and if you drive for long in dark, limited visibility conditions up north plan for more resting time.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #2: Be Really Soft on The Pedals</strong></p>
<p>Keeping your car on the road requires that the wheels have grip, that they are rolling at speed you are travelling.</p>
<p>When you break or accelerate too much the wheels will lock and lose all grip.</p>
<p>With no grip your car will slide straight forward and in the direction the road is slanted, down a ditch.</p>
<p>Accelerate and break like you had an egg under the pedal, really softly, and you&#8217;ll have a lot more grip to play with.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #3: Keep Your Distance and Slow Down in Time</strong></p>
<p>One of the most common accidents at winter is to drive into the car in front of you when it&#8217;s breaking and you notice too late.</p>
<p>The only way to avoid these accidents is to keep a good distance of 100-600 feet to the car in front of you. If the car in front of you slows down, you should slow down in time so you can keep the distance.</p>
<p>Always slow down when you come to a crossing, even if you don&#8217;t see any other cars near. This way if there&#8217;s a surprise you will still be able to stop.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #4: Break Safely</strong></p>
<p>If you lose control when breaking it&#8217;s usually because you locked the wheels of your car by breaking too much. If you find yourself sliding for a ditch or slowly starting a spin just release the breaks for a second or two to regain control and then continue breaking..</p>
<p>Sometimes the only way to avoid a accident is to not break at all and instead steer clear of the obstacle. This method do require some practise though as the instinct is to push the break pedal as hard as you can.</p>
<p>If you car has an automatic braking system (ABS) it will take care of releasing the breaks for you, letting you steer and break at the same time. There might be times though, on really slippery wet snow, when the ABS system won&#8217;t be able to fully control the car. In that case just release the breaks yourself to regain control. Read more about your ABS system in your cars manual.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #5: Accelerate Safely</strong></p>
<p>You car can either steer or accelerate. If the road is dry there is enough grip for both acceleration and steering at the same time, but as the road gets icy you need to choose one.</p>
<p>When you go through a corner, don&#8217;t accelerate as you need the grip to stay on the road. If you need to accelerate and the bend is light you can do it slowly, but if you lose grip stop the acceleration.</p>
<p>Remember that a rear wheel car with the wheels spinning will tend to go into a dangerous spin while a front wheel drive car will go straight ahead with the wheels spinning.</p>
<p>You&#8217;re car might have a traction control system (TCS) that will make sure you don&#8217;t lose grip while accelerating. You will find more information in your cars manual.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #6: Use Good Snow Tires</strong></p>
<p>If your snow season is longer than a month you would do well getting snow tires. They will shorten your breaking distance and help you keep control of the car on slippery surfaces.</p>
<p>You may also want to check your local laws and regulations in case snow tires are mandatory, and if snow tires with studs are allowed or not.</p>
<p><strong>Rule #7: Practice and Learn</strong></p>
<p>If you have a safe place to practice ice driving, do it! Nothing can prepare your for an emergency like trying to break and avoid an obstacle on a slippery surface.</p>
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		<title>Radar Laser Detectors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are crusing along the highway, music cranked and the wind in your hair&#8230; For the moment, you have forgotten to check your speed and next thing you know, you are being signaled to pull over to recieve your speeding ticket. It can happen to anyone, and it does every day. Of course it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are crusing along the highway, music cranked and the wind in your hair&#8230; For the moment, you have forgotten to check your speed and next thing you know, you are being signaled to pull over to recieve your speeding ticket. It can happen to anyone, and it does every day. Of course it is best to avoid these issues by not speeding in the first place but from time to time that can get away from you and you can wind up going faster than you thought. How can you prevent the cost and delay in the future that a speeding ticket can bring? Simple &#8211; a quality radar laser detector.</p>
<p>These detectors will alert you to the presence of police speed traps and in some cases red light cameras or even traffic backups. A good <a href="http://radarlaserdetector.net/">radar laser detector</a> can be a drivers best friend out on the open road. They work by detecting the presence of police laser or radar units in your vicinity. Most units will scan several bands as different jurisdictions use different equipment.</p>
<p>When radar detectors first came out, there were a few limitations to the technology which have since been resolved in modern models. One of the biggest complaints was false alarms as well as a short, single directional range. Today&#8217;s radar detectors and laser detectors can do much better. Flase alarms are very rare and many models can detect well in advance and in a 360 degree radius around you.</p>
<p>When you go to shop for a radar detector, be sure that you are getting one with the features that matter most to you. They range in price from $50 all the way up to $400 or more. Of course the higher priced models have features that are not found on the less costly devices. Check online reviews in advance to see what other users thought of the model that you are considering.</p>
<p>Once you are riding with a radar laser detector in your car, you can have the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing that you will be alerted to check your speed in the presence of speed traps and you can avoid costly tickets and delays with this handy piece of technology.</p>
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		<title>Gift certificates</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With best wishes&#8230; Road traffic in Kyiv, as in other metropolitan areas, is growing every day. In the dense urban traffic road users nominated by all the major requirements: drivers with experience &#8211; increased attention, the graduates of driving school &#8211; great knowledge of traffic rules and driving skills. It&#8217;s no secret that the time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>With best wishes&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>Road traffic in Kyiv, as in other metropolitan areas, is growing every day. In the dense urban traffic road users nominated by all the major requirements: drivers with experience &#8211; increased attention, the graduates of driving school &#8211; great knowledge of traffic rules and driving skills. It&#8217;s no secret that the time allotted to the driving school for developing skills of driving are not sufficient for safe driving in the big city, even if you&#8217;re a virtuoso from birth.</p>
<p>Modern Driving in these conditions, resorting to new approaches to driving instruction. Driving targeted not only the knowledge of traffic rules and learning the basics of driving, but also the ability to anticipate and manage the traffic situation &#8211; send as soon as possible precious driving experience, recognize emergencies, do not get into them, and if it is impossible to reach the minimum of damage to themselves and others.</p>
<p>What is the best gift for motorists (except a new set of winter tires)?</p>
<p>Of course safety! Gift certificate of driver education will help to show care and attention to your mate.</p>
<p>Instructors of our center will train women to what teachers in the driving school does not have enough time, and you &#8211; patience.</p>
<p>And for those who already have some <a href="http://www.shturman.kiev.ua/about.htm">experience of driving</a>, our courses will help acquire the skills of driving in difficult and extreme conditions.</p>
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		<title>Technology for your car next winter</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the winter weather sets in with the wind blowing constantly and the rain on and off, driving can become very difficult even for the most experienced drivers. Whether you&#8217;re a novice or experienced driver you should consider certain features when looking to purchase a new car this winter, as they may help you to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the winter weather sets in with the wind blowing constantly and the rain on and off, driving can become very difficult even for the most experienced drivers. Whether you&#8217;re a novice or experienced driver you should consider certain features when looking to purchase a new car this winter, as they may help you to stay safe on the roads.</p>
<p>Antilock Braking Systems (ABS)</p>
<p>ABS is great to have when the roads are icy and slippery as they allow the driver to stay in better control when braking by preventing the car from skidding. This is something that will be extremely beneficial to many people in the UK as ice starts to form on the roads making a trip to work or the shops problematic. ABS reduces the stopping distance of a car which again is beneficial when there is ice and snow on the roads.</p>
<p>Heated Seats / Steering Wheel</p>
<p>It is important to feel comfortable at the wheel and having heated seats is definitely a bonus. They warm up before the cars heat begins to flow so you instantly feel the warmth and on a cold day when you have been out and about this is fantastic to have.</p>
<p>In winter your hands can easily become cold whilst driving and doing so with gloves on can be dangerous. Certain cars come with heated steering wheels eliminate the potential hazard of driving with cold hands or with gloves on, allowing you to maintain a proper grip.</p>
<p>Traction Control</p>
<p>Whereas ABS systems help a driver brake comfortably, traction control helps you accelerate. If your car is starting to drift then the traction control reduces the engine power and increases the ABS to the wheel that has the traction. Some traction control systems are so sensitive that they stop you from gaining speed even on loose snow but you can usually turn it off if you are comfortable with your surroundings.</p>
<p>These are just 3 of the features that can be found in many modern day cars and they can all help to combat the discomfort and danger caused by winter weather, keeping you safe on the road. When you purchase your new car, ask if these come as standard or if you need to pay more to have them installed.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a new car this winter but have had problems arranging finance in the past, consider the range of car credit and car loans options that are available to suit your individual circumstances.</p>
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