Are your teenaged children planning a driving-trip on their own? If you're apprehensive about them setting out on this adventure, it might help you to read the book, Bud and Me. This true story relates the account of nine-year old two brothers, nine-year old Bud, and five-year old, Temple who traveled from Guthrie, Oklahoma to Santa Fe, New Mexico on horse back, by car and by motorcycle. They even met the Wright brothers and other famous people along the way.

Whether you're going on a road trip, driving to a new home or exploring off-road areas, getting stranded without communications is still a danger in the modern world. The advent of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have made traveling a bit safer, but battery power and the few existing communications dead zones can still leave you stranded with no way to contact the civilized world. Before heading out on that trip, make sure to prepare yourself with a few communications and navigation backup tips.

When a vehicle breaks down, whether at home or on the road, it is always inconvenient and frustrating. The best that can be accomplished is to know what to do to make it easier, faster, and potentially more affordable to get your car towed. Safety is important too, so keeping that as a priority is necessary. Here are a few tips to help any stranded motorist have the best possible experience with their tow.

If you have ever been stranded by the side of the road due to a vehicle breakdown, you know how scary it can be. Traffic is whizzing by as you pray no one hits you or your car. A tow truck driver from a place like Michael's Towing & Recovery Service pulling in next to you is a beautiful sight. To make sure the best tow truck driver for your needs shows up, take a few proactive steps.

Whether you are hauling heavy equipment, you want to choose a transportation company that is going to get everything from point A to point B without any damage occurring. Even a little research can help you save money and help you feel more confident in your decision. Here are some tips to help you get started choosing the right company to handle your equipment transportation.  Get a Good Price For many people, pricing is the top priority when choosing a transportation company.

If you are the owner of a tractor-trailer, then you are aware of the high costs associated with maintaining your rig. In addition to high costs simply for keeping your rig full of fuel, repairs could become necessary at any time. In the event that your rig is ever inoperable, then towing may be necessary. Heavy duty towing can be costly as well, and the specific cost will depend on several factors, such as how far the rig needs to be towed and more.

If you get your vehicle stuck in an area of mud, and hitting the gas pedal just has your wheels spinning with no progress, you will need to try other methods in getting it unstuck. When you are on your own, you don't have the benefit of having someone pushing your vehicle as you push the gas pedal, which makes it necessary to come up with a few innovative ideas instead. Here are a few methods you can try to get your vehicle out of the mud slick and back on the road.

When you are looking to hit the open road and need to tow a substantial amount of weight with your tractor trailer, it will take some knowledge, skill and safety precautions. Adhering to some quality guidelines will allow you to get all of your inventory to its destination in one piece, while making sure that you have covered all your bases for a productive trip. If this is your goal and focus, follow these tips and use them as you set out for your next tractor trailer towing task.

Watching white smoke pour out from under your car's hood while you are driving on a hot summer day is never a good experience. The first thing you should do is pull over and turn off the car before you do any damage to the engine. The next thing to do is to open the hood and check to the radiator and hoses to see if you have sprung a leak.