The proliferation of Russian dash-cam videos on YouTube has confirmed that Russia is just the craziest. Explosions. Comets. Military tanks driving on public roads. People throwing themselves at stopped cars hoping for an insurance settlement for being run over. Drivers running over said insurance fraudsters anyways. The list goes on. Thanks to insurance fraud rates and other factors, everyone in Russia has a dash-cam.
Here’s a review of the Trac Grabber traction straps: a compelling product to keep in the trunk of your ride when the winter driving season kicks in. Simply, you strap these ribbed rubber blocks onto your ride’s drive wheels if you get stuck, and they provide extra bite to get you on your way.
Trac Grabber straps install lickety-split, and in my real-life test, proved highly effective– even with just one of the two straps installed. Read more →
A $70 upgrade to Sylvania’s Silverstar ZXE bulbs adds safety and looks to any ride
For about $70, it’s possible to overhaul the exterior lighting signature of one’s vehicle while adding extra confidence and peace of mind during nighttime travels and inclement weather.
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Winter driving safety is important. We’re Canadians. We know this.
It’s winter. You should put on your winter tires, buy the usual array of flashy winter-driving products yelling at you from the weekly newspaper flyers, and be sure to scrape your windshield every time you set out so you can see things.
So, instead of the usual top-five winter-readiness tips, we offer the following: five things to avoid doing this winter where safety and peace of mind on the road are concerned. Read more →