Up to this date, how many types of racing are you aware of? Maybe some of it is common and some aren’t. It is interesting to know about the type of racing that uses various method, skills and much more! Each racing have their own speciality and you will be amazed of it! Let’s see which type of racing are you really in!
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and we will be covering various forms of distractions that can have a profoundly dangerous effect on your driving ability. Sometimes, the most sneaky and unassuming distractions could be the most dangerous culprits behind car accidents. In this article, we explore Music as a hidden distraction.
There is perhaps no other distraction more dangerous than phone use behind the wheel, mostly because it has been normalised into something commonplace and acceptable. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and we will be covering various forms of distractions that can have a profoundly dangerous effect on your driving ability.
Job fairs offer much more value than people normally realize. These events are great because they create an environment where companies looking for new recruits and people (like you) looking for new opportunities are all able to mingle face-to-face in the same area. You want to know how to make the most of every job fair that you attend; maximizing your time and effort to get the most value possible. Here are a few things to consider.
Maybe you’re a motorcyclist looking to invest in a car. Perhaps you’re a car owner wanting to start riding a cool motorcycle. Or maybe you’re just trying to decide between a car or motorcycle license. You see, it’s important to understand that even if you’re navigating the same highway but in a different vehicle, your experience will be completely different depending on the vehicle you’re operating. Let’s take a quick look at all of these differences, and then we’ll put these differences into perspective.
Read MoreYou may have that one friend who loves his/her car more than anything else in the world! However, when it comes to their birthday, you have absolutely no idea what to buy for them. What if you have not much knowledge on car stuff? Fret not! Here are some stuff you can get for them.
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) has cited Malaysian roads to be one of the riskiest roads in the world. We had almost 550,000 road accidents in 2018 alone, approximately 1% of them resulting in fatalities. While this percentage may seem small, more than 100 people die each week from road accidents. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, join us in learning and recognising the true extent of danger that distracted driving can cause.
These days, an internet connection is equally if not more crucial than other utilities like a telephone line or power supply. Gone are the days when you had to connect to the internet as we now live in a state of being permanently online even when we aren’t doing anything with our devices. This article isn’t trying to argue the pros or cons of that reality; it is simply the way the world is today. Here are a few possible ways of providing all of the users in your car with an internet connection.
Read MoreRoadside emergencies are very unpleasant experiences. One moment you’re driving along happily, and the next minute you’re facing a problem that forces you to pull over to the side of the road. As scary and unpredictable such a situation may be, it’s good to know that a little bit of preparation can go a very long way in such situations. In any case, here are some of the basic tools that all cars should have in case of emergencies!
Read MoreThey might call the durian the “King of Fruits”, but the fruit is one that can be polarizing when it comes to the smells it generates and leaves behind. Some people are absolutely in love with that smell, while others are completely repulsed by it. On top of that, the smell is well known to stick around long after the actual fruit has been consumed and its remains disposed of. For this exact reason, some hotels, car rental companies and even some forms of public transportation explicitly forbid people from bringing durians with them. Even if you love durians, the smell of the fruit is one that you don’t want to have lingering in your car for days or weeks. So here’s a few steps to reduce and remove that smell!
Quite common for many Malaysian ‘cat parents’ is also having to transport them over long distances when moving to another town or state or simply when it’s time to balik kampung and there’s no one to take care of the cats on their behalf. Travelling in such a way can be quite stressful and scary for cats who find themselves suddenly taken out of their comfort zones. The noises and vibrations that come with riding in a car can overload their senses, which is why responsible cat owners need to be mindful of their pet’s wellbeing. Here are some tips to make the journey just a little bit easier on those beloved cats.
Relocating to another city or country can be a great challenge. Not only are you leaving behind a place that you’ve called home for a long time, you also have to cope with leaving behind friends and/or family members, on top of having to worry about moving your entire life to your new location. Getting your automobile to your destination may be simple if you’re going somewhere that’s just a few hours’ drive away, but what if you’re going even further? Or worse yet, what if you need to get that car overseas, perhaps even to another continent altogether? Well, rest assured that there is an industry with businesses dedicated to what is known as ‘vehicle shipping’.
If you’ve noticed a particular group of people buying the same type of car, that’s typecasting in play. Companies are savvy in profiling their customers to match their beliefs and desires, from practical design to perceived value of the vehicle. Let’s examine the patterns that have emerged a little more closely.
Whether you are too close or too far from the steering wheel, driving in the wrong position has its consequences - ranging from decreased control of the vehicle or injuries, either from prolonged poor posture or from accidents. Learning proper driving position is one of the first steps in road safety.
Read MoreDriving enthusiasts would likely be familiar with the terms “oversteer” and “understeer”. For casual drivers, these terms would probably mean as little as “offside” would to people who don’t watch football. However, understanding is the road to awareness and conscientious driving, which ultimately leads to safer roads for all--so let’s get to it!
Falling asleep while driving is one of the biggest causes of road mishaps, responsible for up to 20% of fatal road accidents. Thousands of lives are tragically lost each year through a biologically profound need for rest. Dozing off behind the wheel is an insidiously dangerous form of distracted driving, because you can choose to put down your phone, or not attempt to peel a banana while driving, but falling asleep is significantly harder to consciously control.
Read MoreMost of us have the common sense to know what is patently wrong when behind the wheel—we know not to drive tired or intoxicated, to always use seatbelts and Facebook-ing while driving is a definite no-no. However, we have all encountered incidents of careless or inconsiderate driving in our commutes, and while these episodes don’t often result in accidents, they are a definite nuisance and still potentially hazardous.
Read MoreYou may have heard this before: “We didn’t use car seats back in my day, but we all turned out fine. Just put on a seatbelt!” Probably well-intended, but a logical fallacy nonetheless - anecdotes are not data, and it misses the blindingly obvious - the roads today are significantly riskier than that of two decades ago. Data has shown that the use of car seats reduce the risk of serious injury by up to 70%.
Read MoreThe risk of car theft is a reality that all car owners face. Although it is quite difficult to completely guarantee the safety of our cars, what we can do as responsible car owners is to reduce the risk of them getting stolen. What this basically means is that we can take steps to make it just a little bit more difficult for our cars to get stolen by thieves. This can be done in a number of ways.
