Nothing is more exciting to a teenager than finally being able to drive a car. It represents freedom and a step toward adulthood. Across the globe, over 75% of countries set the minimum driving age at 18. El Salvador, Iceland and the United States are the only countries that have set the minimum age at…
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, right? When it comes to car maintenance, waiting until something breaks can be a costly mistake. Save time and money when you take steps to keep your car in good working order. Following the preventative maintenance timeline for your vehicle will lengthen the life of your car, keep…
Nobody likes to pay bills, especially for something that you might need to use someday. Paying for peace of mind is worth it when it comes to car insurance, whether you are protecting your wallet or yourself. Insurance for your vehicle is available from many companies, and costs vary greatly with factors such as age,…
“I’m a good driver. I can text and look at the road at the same time. It is not a big deal.” One too many young drivers have made this proclamation, and every one of them is wrong. If you text and drive, you are 23 times more likely to have a car crash. Every…
Most used car lots have at least one vehicle with the words “highway miles” prominently advertised on a windshield. Is there really a difference between highway and city driving? The odometer can tell you the number of miles on your car, but how those miles accumulated can make a difference in the life of your…
Moving violation. Points on your license. Traffic school. Hopefully, these terms are only vaguely familiar to you. If not, you know that speeding tickets can impact your record and increase your auto insurance premiums. If you have received a traffic ticket in the State of Missouri, the Missouri Driver Improvement Program (DIP) course may help…
Your car gets you where you need to go. It requires proper attention to keep you and your passengers safe. Unfortunately, tire pressure is often a forgotten element of car maintenance. Incorrect tire pressure affects many functions of your vehicle from steering to braking and from gas mileage to suspension. Most modern vehicles come standard…
Happy Birthday! Not only to do you get to celebrate, it is also likely the day your Missouri driver’s license expires. A quick jaunt to your local DMV is no longer the standard. Not only is it important to have the right documents, you should be prepared to wait in line, or when available, make…
What is Missouri’s Graduate Driver License Law? The State of Missouri instituted a graduated driver’s license law on January 1, 2001 in an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents among teen drivers. This law provides a three step licensing system designed to reduce the factors that contribute to crashes among new drivers. These include driving…
Welcome to St. Louis! Bienvenido a St. Louis! सेंट लुइस में आपका स्वागत है! Willkommen in St. Louis! セントルイスへようこそ! Whether you are here for a short time or the long haul, making yourself at home in a new place can be stressful, especially in a new country. Everything from the language to cuisine may be…