Making a Name as a Speed Demon

So you're minding your own business, humming down the road. You're not going too fast, right? You make a full stop at the sign, but you're in a hurry. You're always in a hurry. You take off right after you stop. The person in front of you is going the speed limit, but is it too much to ask for them to go 5 mph over?

I'm sure something like this has happened to you. You're in a hurry, it happens. It only happens occasionally.  I was/ am the same way. BIG MISTAKE!

Believe it or not, people notice when you're driving fast. People take notes of what they see. If they notice a certain car driving fast too often, then they are going to say something. It's even worse if you know the person. Rushing places caught up to me towards the end of the first summer of having my license. A man who lived over on the street next to mine, drove to my house, and told my parents that I drive a little on the speedy side sometimes. My parents weren't happy, enough said. Needless to say, I slowed down, and did a better job of leaving on time for things after that.

All you have to do is leave a little early for things. You won't feel the need to rush. If you're not in a rush. If leaving early doesn't fix it, then just think about how expensive a ticket would be for speeding. Not to mention the jump in your insurance rates.

Dont be a copycat. Don't make the mistakes I do!

10 Things Everyone Should have in Their Car

Alright here is a quick list of ten things that everyone should have in their car. It's a BIG MISTAKE! to not be prepared.

1. Car jack and Spare tire - If you flat this will be the cheapest way to fix it

2. Car Manual - This is always a nice booklet to have.

3. Car Registration - If you don't have this in your car the cops will definitely have a problem.

4. Car Repair information - This will help you and the repair man if your car breaks down.

5. First Aid Kit - If you get hurt this will definitely help.

6. Road Flares -  These are great for two reasons. One you can use them to signal. Two, they are awesome fire starters.

7. Maps - If your car brakes down and you lose power to your gps, this will be the only way to find your way.

8. Seat belt cutter and Window breaker - If you need to get out of your vehicle quickly, and your trapped. This might save your life.

9. Weather Radio - If your car breaks down in bad weather, you'll want a way to hear how long you'll be trapped.

10. MRE's or Meals Ready to Eat - If you get trapped it will be nice to have some food

Extra things for the Winter

1. Ice Scraper - To scrap of the ice from your windshield

2. Mylar Space blanket - To keep you warm if you get caught in a blizzard


Don't be a copycat. Don't make the mistakes I do!

Insurance on your Tires?

So you've just put new tires on your car, truck, van, motorcycle, or whatever it is that you drive. You've spent a good chunk of money on these tires. The question is, do you get the extra warranty/ insurance on them.

This was the question that faced me not long ago. Now the tires that I had purchased already came with some insurance. If I got a flat, they would patch the tire, and put it back on for free. However, if the tire was unrepairable, it wasn't covered.

The extra insurance policy was for full replacement with any flat tire. If they couldn't fix the flat, they'd put a new tire on, free of charge. The price for this extra insurance was 25% the cost of each tire. This to me at the time seemed like too much money. I decided that I was going to take my chances. BIG MISTAKE! Within 6 months of having the tires, somehow I managed to get a flat traveling down the highway. Before I noticed what had happened, I wore down the inside wall of the tire. Destroying the tire past the point of being repaired. One-hundred and nineteen dollars later, I realized that I really should have bought that insurance policy. Don't make the same mistake I made. Spend the few extra bucks and get the insurance for your tires. Most tires are supposed to last 50,000 to 100,000 miles. That is a long time to play the cross your fingers game.

Good luck in your endeavors in the automotive world. Be smart! Sometimes a few extra dollars up front will save you a lot of money down the road.

Dont be a copycat. Don't make the mistakes I do!