How to buy a car?

All the people feel enthusiastic when they try to buy a new car. But it is not an easy job like buying vegetables and fruits in the market. A step-by-step process should be maintained when purchasing a new car. Here are few points to be noted when you start purchasing your car:

Choose your car color, trim color, engine to be used transmission and other options and accessories.

As a new buyer you have the comforting endorsement of a new car guarantee. So if anything goes wrong the repair bill would be very big.

Check the back window since some type of car has deeply-sloped back windows that allow sunlight to brook through which sometimes could cause sunburn, heatstroke, or injuries related to heat.

Check the door handles and locks. See it is easy to unlock and open the door and trunk.

Avoid making deal when you think you are confused or upset. Do not hesitate to walk out the shop if you feel that the deal is unfair at any dealership.

Are you trying to buy a car with the new born baby? Be careful in your car selection. So before buying a car buy a car seat for the baby. Ensure that the car has enough space to accommodate the stroller, carriage and other stuff. Place the stroller in out the trunk for a few times and see the space adjustments. When you test drive the cars include a ride with baby seat at the back since you will have your travel along with your baby. Cars that can slide the front seat to make enough room to get in and out baby can be your best choice.

Also make sure that you buy a car that is with your budget estimation and the one that best suits your needs. Avoid buying cars that has additional features that is unnecessary for you.

Do you know?

The amount of time a single person spend on travelling per day is 1.1 hours

8.8 kg of carbon di-oxide is produced by a gallon of gasoline.

Steam engine produces 15% of thermal efficiency whereas the steam turbine produces 40%.

A 3 meter long dugout dated to 7400 BC is the world’s oldest boat. It was discovered in Netherland by Pesse Holland.

The amount of pollutants emitted in the air per day (in tons) is as follows:

Carbon Monoxide - 421.84
Hydrocarbons -184.37
Nitrogen oxides -110.45
Particulate Mater -12.77

The total pollutant added to the earth’s atmosphere is 729.43 tons per day.

The density in smoke is measured in Hartridge. The density should not exceed 65 Hartridge for all diesel driven vehicles.

The pollutants in the air released by the vehicles have a varying degree of severity, covering a range of minor illness to serious ones, as well as early death in certain cases. These poisonous gases affect the respiratory and cardiovascular system directly. Following are listed some of the poisonous gases and their harmful effects…

Carbon Monoxide: affect cardio vascular system, nervous system and reduce productivity.

Nitrogen Oxides: create infection, pulmonary disease, lung disease and ENT (eye, nose, and throat) irritation.

Sulphur Dioxide: affect lung function, and affect Particulate Matter and Respirable Particulate Matter (SPM and RPM)

Lead: cause damage to liver, kidney and brain and result in hyperactivity and reduce the ability to concentrate.

Benzene: Excessive leukemia.

Tiger and zebra crossing for pedestrians

Pedestrian crossing popularly called crosswalk is an elected point on a road for the people who wishing to cross. Crosswalk has been designed to keep all the passers together where they all can be noted by the vehicle drivers and cross most safely. Crosswalks are often found at the intersection and near schools. It is considered as a traffic consoling technique. Generally two types of pedestrian crossings are used. Zebra and Tiger crossings.

Zebra crossing:

Zebra crossing is the most frequently seen crossing all over the world. It has the alternating dark and light stripes on the road surface from which it deduces its name. The light color is usually white and the alternative is usually left unpainted if the road surface is black or else it is painted in black color. The stripes are usually 16 inches to 2 feet wide. The zebra crossing gives the right to the pedestrians to cross the road if there is no extra traffic signal is found.

Tiger crossing:

A variation of the zebra crossing is the tiger crossing used in UK. It is painted in yellow and in black color. In addition to the pedestrians, tiger crossing allows the cyclist to cross the road without getting off. When a motorist comes across a tiger crossing he/she must give a way to the pedestrian and cyclists.

Always use the pedestrian crossing and enjoy the pleasure of walking.

Tips for safety ride

Road safety is the fist and far most thing that needs lot of attention. Since about 50,000 people are killed by road collision in US and over 22 million are injured. The main fact behind this collision is that people are unaware about the road safety rules. A person at the vehicle should keep in mind all the rules for his safety drive. By following all the traffic rules, he safeguards himself and also helps other road users to carry out their work without any difficulty.

Following are some of the tips for a safety ride:


• First pay attention to other road users. Never say the phrase “I never saw him” after a collision.


• Do not cross the speed limit.


• Wear your seat belt, the most safety device.


• Share the road with the bicyclists.


• Always maintain a two second distance between your vehicle and the vehicle before you.


• Signal your intentions especially when you change the lane.


• Avoid rash driving especially in the national highways.


• Know your blind spots and to move into other peoples blind spot.


• Reduce your speed during rain or snow time.


• Keep your tire in a good condition. In case of any damage immediately replace it.


• Regularly check your vehicle part for their good working condition.


• Follow the electrical signals and obey them.

Always remember the sayings
“Relax in orange, stop at red and start in the green”

Follow the traffic rules and lead a happy and a long life.

Child Passenger Safety

Securing our Most Precious Cargo

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. Working with parents and our partners our goal is to ensure every child is properly secured and safe every trip, every time.

Parents - Not Sure Which Car Seat to Use?

Are you looking for a new car seat for your infant, toddler or 4-8 year old child but overwhelmed by the choices and worried about how to properly install your car seat? Our 4 Steps for Kids campaign will help you properly choose and install the correct car seat for your child. Simply click on the link below that best matches your child.