When parallel parking in front of a store, look in the reflection of the store's window to see how much room is left between your car and the one behind you when backing up.
Buy gas early in the morning or late in the evening on weekdays. Gas stations tend to change their prices between 10 a.m. and noon, so buy gas early morning if gas prices are on the rise. Go later in the day if prices are falling. Try not to buy gas on weekends because gas prices are often slightly higher, as stations try to profit from leisure travelers.
I made up an "emergency" kit for our new driver in the family. I found an adorable pink luggage case that looks similar to a hard old fashioned type make-up case. Inside I put a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, fix-a-flat, granola bars and anything emergency related I could think of and even instructions on how to change a flat tire. For fun I put mints and a $10 gas card. She loved her gift and I feel better having her prepared on the road.
While driving home, one hour each day, after work, I have kept track of which lanes actually move faster during rush hour. Unless there is a wreck, certain lanes inevitably move faster than others during this time of the day. Knowing which lane to be in has cut as much as 15-20 minutes off of my total drive time when it's rush hour.
I made up an "emergency" kit for our new driver in the family. I found an adorable pink luggage case that looks similar to a hard old fashioned type make-up case. Inside I put a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, fix-a-flat, granola bars and anything emergency related I could think of and even instructions on how to change a flat tire. For fun I put mints and a $10 gas card. She loved her gift and I feel better having her prepared on the road.
