Some driving truths are disproven over time. Many believe that the right way to position your side mirrors is to position them so that you can see the side of your car and the road behind you. However, today, safety experts hold a different opinion - mirrors should be positioned so that no part of your car is visible in them. This method will eliminate the white spots that make drivers turn their heads when changing lanes. This change is difficult to get used to right away, but it has a significant impact on your safety.

Although it's hard to believe, it's a proven fact. To prevent problems with your car's ignition system, try not to overload your key ring. When your car key is in the ignition and the neighboring keys are hanging down, their weight can deform the key. This can lead to negative consequences, because your fragile key supports the car's electrical circuit. Therefore, if a malfunction occurs while driving, your car will simply stop. Keep the car key separately.

Parking - especially parallel parking - is the main problem for beginners. Modern car models are equipped with various devices (small cameras, distance detectors, etc.) that simplify this process. But during unsuccessful parking, you can damage them, possibly along with other parts of the car. Therefore, it is better to install an audible rangefinder. It's an affordable and reliable little device that uses sound waves to locate objects.

Professional dent removal can be costly. But there are a few DIY methods that can help with minor car damage. One of the most interesting is using dry ice. Be sure to wear gloves: contact with dry ice can damage your skin. Wash the surface of the dent, then apply dry ice to the area to quickly cool the surface. Remove the ice and wait a few minutes. Repeat until the dent is gone.

If you have to drive your car in rainy weather, try not to get hit by heavy spray from vehicles moving in front of or next to you. Otherwise, you risk losing sight of the road and the cars moving in front and to the sides while driving. It is also very important to drive in such a way that you can clearly see the side mirrors of the cars in front, because that is the only way they will be able to see you.

Efficient fuel use is one of the easiest ways to save money while driving. There is even a separate subculture of people who try to squeeze the "juice" out of every drop of gasoline. This is called "hypermiling" - a set of behavioral changes aimed at increasing driving efficiency. Some principles of «hypermiling»: leave enough space between your car and the car in front of you so that you can coast to a stop instead of slamming on the brakes; accelerate slowly and gradually over a longer distance to use less fuel.

Good headlights – the basis of safe driving. Toothpaste (especially with a whitening effect) can clean “foggy” headlights – that’s a fact. However, you need to work a little. Apply toothpaste to the headlight coating with a cloth and rub the paste thoroughly over the entire surface. Then rinse with clean water and dry. For additional protection, use a furniture polish or wax that protects against UV rays.

Try to always drive with your window open, if not open, then at least slightly open. This will significantly reduce the risk of accidents, because you will not only see what is happening on the road, but also hear it. The same goes for loud music. Think twice before turning on your favorite track at full volume.

In various cases on the roads, tinted glass can play both a positive and a negative role. For example, in sunny weather you will not be constantly dazzled, and you will not be blinded by the headlights of oncoming cars. Although at night, darkened glass can become a real problem, as road visibility will significantly deteriorate.
In the event of an accident, tinted film can keep the glass from shattering and protect passengers from debris. Also, if there was an accident, the insurance company has the full right to refuse compensation if the tinting of the glass exceeded the permissible level. Thanks to tinting, you can reduce the heating of the car interior by 60% in the summer. Therefore, make a choice depending on your driving habits.