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The Car Radar Detector Debate: To Legalize Or Not To Legalize

admin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:01:48 +0000

Outside of the United States, there has been a widespread ban on car radar detectors. However, this is not a new motion. In Canada and in many European countries, radar detectors have been illegal for some time now because of the fact that they would normally allow motorists to break the law until the mildly annoying beeping noise notified them of police presence.In that case, the motorist would quickly slow down to the proper speed and nobody ever had to know that they had been driving 50 Kmph over the speed limit.The radar detector would notify the motorist in plenty of time before the police caught them on their radar. It seemed like the perfect crime. However, radar detectors were soon outlawed. Some police organizations also fitted their radar with a detector that would detect… well… radar detectors.In other words, they developed a radar-detector detector. For the most part, this made it nearly impossible to use one and get away with it. Now the word on the street is, why are radar detectors banned? What is so bad about them?The counter-argument to those who advocate use of the radar detector is simple. The anti-radar detector group believed that motorists who use radar detectors pose a greater risk on the road than those who do not use them. At first glance, you may be inclined to agree with the anti-radar detector group simply because those using radar detectors would be more likely to drive faster, therefore increasing the risk of accident.However, the 2001 Mori Report tells us that those drivers using a radar detector actually pose 28% less risk than those who do not use them. Interestingly, this may point to the fact that those drivers who drive at or under the speed limit pose as great of a risk of accident, if not more, than those who drive over the speed limit.In Canada, the car radar detector is illegal in all provinces and territories except Alberta and Saskatchewan. It was legal in most provinces until the late 1980

Chance To Buy Honda Cr-v For

admin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:01:48 +0000

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A Luxury Car For You

admin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:01:48 +0000

Luxury car is a term that is widely used, but does anyone truly know what it means? When it comes to cars, luxury is in the eye of the beholder. What a car dealer’s ad touts as luxury may be different from what a car rental agency categorizes as a luxury car, and both may conflict with your personal perception of what a luxury car is.In economics, a luxury item is one that is in higher demand among people with higher incomes. A luxury car is a status symbol, and status varies depending upon the socioeconomic or demographic group to which is applies.A luxury car may simply mean a high-priced car. A luxurious car may not necessarily be considered a luxury automobile. For example, because of its high price, a Hummer is often considered a luxury car, even though the original Hummers are heavy duty military trucks without emphasis on comfort.A luxury car may also simply be an automobile made by a manufacture known for making luxury automobiles, even if the specific vehicle is less expensive than its usual models. For example, all models of Mercedes and Jaguars are considered to fall into this category, even the least expensive versions.Most people would agree that an automobile costing more than $100,000 would be considered a luxury automobile. Almost all cars made by Rolls Royce and Bentley, for example, fall into that price range. Exclusivity is on of the few agreed characteristics of a luxury vehicle.Typically, luxury automobiles enhance comfort and operation. Leather, adjustable, heated seats are an example of luxury appurtenances. High-performance vehicles such as sports cars, for example Corvettes and Vipers, are prestige autos, but not everyone would call them luxury vehicles. An automobile may be luxurious by virtue of its amenities and its comfort level without being expensive, even though to most people a luxury means something they really can’t afford.

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Small Recreational Vehicles

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Ready to hit the road and have some fun? A small recreational vehicle might be the perfect choice for you. The phrase “small recreational vehicle” describes a vehicle created with one purpose in mind: to have fun. One might consider go-carts, off-road motorcycles, ATVs and jet skis to fit the bill. While these examples are certainly fun, they are not really small recreational vehicles.Fifth wheel campers and pop-up trailer campers are true examples of small recreational vehicles. They offer the comforts of home while you are the freedom of the open road. You probably wouldn’t be terribly comfortable sleeping on a motorcycle, or cooking breakfast in a go-cart.With each new camper introduced, designs have improved and space has expended. As a result, traditional small group or family campers are moving away from the “small” category. Although today’s small models are still the best choice for family trips, new design enhancements allow greater comfort and flexibility, without forcing the user into maneuvering a monstrosity akin to an NFL team bus or rock star tour bus.The lasting appeal of small recreational vehicles lies in their portability and readiness, rather than the amount of cargo they can carry. With just a few hours preparation, a small recreational vehicle is transported into a home away from home, while you’re away from home. Small recreational vehicles are perfect for the “get up and go” types of travelers that don’t like a lot of planning and preparation. They offer nearly as much freedom and flexibility as a tent, with firm walls and a ceiling to give added security and protection from the elements. After exploring new surroundings, a small recreational vehicle offers a cozy place to return and rest up before the next big adventure.One could argue that pop-up campers and trailer campers aren’t true small recreational vehicles, because they don’t provide the recreation. They do however make it possible to find your recreation in more places and in more ways than you might imagine. You can travel the country in your small recreational vehicle and see more of the world–instead of watching the world pass you by.

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Uneven Pavement On A Chopper - Scary!

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The other day I was riding and found myself in a road paving project area. This was a project on a 4-lane road with 1/2 of the two lanes on my side paved… and the other 1/2 getting prepared for paving to continue. The problem is that the 1/2 that was paved was the left lane and this caused a height difference “ridge” of approximately 1 - 2 inches of asphalt between the two lanes (of course I was in the right “low-side” lane).This wouldn’t have been a problem if I could have stayed in the lane I was in… but once into the paving area all cars had to merge from the right to the left lane. Speeds on this road were about 40 miles per hour and on a normal motorcycle this would have been scary enough! On a chopper (let alone a wide rear tire) it was one of the scariest things I have had to do. In the moment before the transition I tried to slow down as much as I could in the “bumper to bumper” traffic, gripped the handlebars firmly, and then once there was an opening in the traffic to move over I tried to make the “cut” at as sharp of an angle as was possible.Let me just say that “I made it” but it was really an unstable situation for a few seconds. It made me remember why Driver Education schools teach you that “if your tire goes off the road… stay off the road and slow way down… and then sharply turn back on when there is a safe margin to do so” and that is in a 4-wheel CAR!I think that was the closest I have come to “going down” on a bike in over 20 years… so, I am writing this down so I don’t forget. When you have to cross over and onto a ridge that is running parallel to your path of travel:Slow down as much as possible (I didn’t do this enough).Get a large safety margin between other traffic (Wait for a large opening).Get a firm grip on the handlebars.Try to cross-over the ridge at a strong angle (don’t try to ease up on the ridge).I didn’t do any of these things very well and it almost ended in a crash. For me, my biggest mistake was #1… so next time I am faced with this I will be sure to slow down much more and get a better angle on the ridge.Ride safe! Ron

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Auto Repair Insurance: Extended Warranties

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:01:48 +0000

How much insurance does one need? You have the big four: home, health, life, and car insurance. Then there

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admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:48:04 +0000

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