Self-tutoring about autos: the tutor mentions the 2013 Jeep Patriot, North edition. I’ve read mixed reviews about the 2013 Jeep Patriot. Having driven one myself, in town as well as on the open highway, I have some thoughts to share. …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions some ideas about the fuel economy American drivers are experiencing as of January, 2024. In the US, the average car gets around 24mpg (9.8L per 100km), while the average light truck/van, around 18mpg (13L …
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Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions a statistic from ICBC. Apparently, the average distance a vehicle might accumulate per year is 25 000 km, according to ICBC. Our car averages less than 10 000 km per year. I admit, I …
Self-tutoring about the driving lifestyle: the tutor mentions parking. I read recently that in one metro district, residents are being charged for parking permits based on the size of their vehicles. The difference really isn’t that much between a permit …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor reflects. Most people I know like driving. Above all, they definitely like it better than taking a transit bus or walking. The fundamental difference between driving and those other means of transportation, of course, is …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions choosing routes. I don’t drive every day; it’s not something I look forward to. I know many people do – probably most – which is good for them: in this society, people expect you …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions a recent fuel economy statistic. A friend of mine has been driving her 2016 Grand Caravan on the highway a lot lately. She claims that it’s managed 9.5L/100km. By my reckoning, Hillviewmotors, Greensburg, PA …
Self-tutoring about highway driving habits: the tutor mentions cruise control. I don’t use cruise control; my wife does. My understanding of it is that it maintains the vehicle’s speed, so you don’t have to. You can even remove your foot …
Self-tutoring about highway driving: the tutor tells an interesting story. While some stereotypes tend to bear out sometimes, some are no better than urban myths. Myth 0: The speeders on the highway tend to be people driving hot cars. Fact: …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions parking “best practices” for an automatic. Like so many people (apparently), I’ve always stopped, put the car in Park, then set the e-brake. Yet nationwide says best practice is to stop, then set the …