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Owning a car can be a big responsibility. Driving a vehicle is an even bigger one. Not only are you responsible for being a safe driver, you are also responsible for the safety of your passengers as well as for the safety of others on the road. This safety extends beyond just your driving skills – it also encompasses what happens if you break down or need assistance.
It is imperative that you have an emergency kit in your car at all times. You can purchase them at a hardware or outdoors store. They come in many sizes – compact emergency kits that fit nicely into your vehicle without being in the way are very popular. They usually contain an emergency blanket, waterproof matches, candles, road cones, flares, and a flashlight or emergency source of light.
Replacing your headlight bulbs
This procedure covers most halogen headlight systems with bulbs loaded into the back of the lens. If your car has sealed beam headlights, this won’t help.
Locate the Bulb Holder
With the hood propped …
More retailers are now aggressively selling compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) because they use 75% less energy and last “10,000 hours longer than incandescent bulbs”. The inevitable question though is what happens with these CFL light bulbs when they no longer work.
Replacing your headlight bulbs
This procedure covers most halogen headlight systems with bulbs loaded into the back of the lens. If your car has sealed beam headlights, this won’t help.
Locate the Bulb Holder
With the hood propped …
Using parts easily available from your local stores, you can make a small solar power generator for $250 to $300. Great for power failures and life outside the power grid. Power your computer, modem, vcr, …
