Critical Errors: Driving Test Failures to be Prepared for
About 25% of prospective licensed drivers in Arizona fail the road test. And with failure comes a seven-day waiting period until you can retake the test. But with proper preparation, you can be among the 75% of people who pass your driving test and leave with a [...]
Signs of a Dead Car Battery and What to Do
If you think your car battery doesn’t last as long here in Arizona (and especially if you live in the Phoenix area), you’re right. Car batteries are supposed to last three to five years, but in Arizona, a battery lifespan hovers just around two or three years. [...]
Observing the School Zone Speed Limit & Other Ways to Drive Safely in a School Zone
When schools were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, school zones went away, for the most part (with some exceptions). But this year, school is back in session, many workplaces have reopened, and traffic seems pretty close to normal. Whether your morning or afternoon commute involves a school [...]
Do You Have Your Arizona Travel ID Yet?
The original deadline to get your Arizona travel ID has long passed. But if you didn’t get your ID by October 1, 2020, don’t fret. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline has actually been extended more than once, and the new deadline is May 3, 2023. [...]
What’s Wrong With My Car? Troubleshooting Common Problems
Your car is shaking. Shaking, pulsing, vibrating: These moves are for the dance floor, not your vehicle. But if your car does decide to break out the moves, don’t break out the disco ball. Your mechanic can help you determine the actual cause, but here are a [...]
Safe Driving Tips for Arizona Deer Season
It’s been a long, hot summer, and many of us are dreaming of driving north to peep at fall leaves and experience cooler temps. But road travel always brings hazards, and one of those hazards in our neck of the woods involves deer on the move. Fall [...]