Crossing Guards – Keeping our children safe
In many places in this country, our children walk to school, some may even take their bicycle. During this journey, whether long or short, they will intersect with the general public who are driving motor vehicles. These aren’t just parents of other children at the school, they are everyday people, going about their everyday lives and not always paying attention to the little ones who may walk in front of their car. This is why […]
To buy or to lease That is the question
So you need a new car. Normally you would go to the dealer and buy a new car, or scan the paper and purchase one from the previous owner, but lately you’ve seen a lot of ads on TV telling you that you should lease a car. Is one really better than the other? The short answer is no, one is not necessarily better than the other, it all depends on you and what you […]
How to check your oil
Before embarking on a road trip, it is always a good idea to check the oil in your car, especially if you haven’t just had an oil change. Without enough oil, the moving parts of an engine will have no lubrication and may seize up, and as Murphy’s Law dictates, this will always happen at the very worst time possible. Not to worry, it’s a really simple process, and there’s no heavy lifting involved. You […]
Rant: A signal means i’m coming over!
We all have been in a hurry from time to time. We all need to get to places by yesterday. However, sometimes it makes people do stupid crazy things that end up only saving them a second or two. The main annoyance is not letting people into their lane. It’s not like they’re cutting in line, although the driver may act like it. They may need to turn, or there may be construction that they […]
Things to do in Vegas with minors part III – Springs Preserve
Many people think that the desert is simply sand and cacti and void of any other life, however, they couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many types of plants and animals that flourish in our climate, and at the Springs Preserve, you and your family can discover them. With museums to explore and trails to walk or ride, no one in the family will be bored. The Springs Preserve, is part zoo, part […]
DMV Fines
There is always the running joke of how “everyone” hates the DMV, whether it is the long wait in line or the difficulties when it comes to registering a vehicle. Unfortunately, most Nevadans are unaware of another potential problem: DMV fines regarding a lapse of auto insurance coverage. In the state of Nevada, the day that you register an automobile, motorcycle, boat or RV, you must maintain continuous insurance coverage on that vehicle or the […]
Road Rage
It doesn’t matter whether it’s you or the other guy, the fact of the matter is that road rage causes accidents and puts people’s lives in danger. Just because you may have your anger under control, doesn’t mean that the guy driving next to you does. However, just because you can’t control what the other guy is doing, there are still steps you can take that lessen the chances that he’ll take his anger out […]
Motorcycle Rides II
One of the most fun motorcycle rides near Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire loop. It actually takes you through two national parks, both Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. With some winding roads a few hills and some gorgeous scenery, it is well worth the trip. Valley of Fire is the oldest state park in Nevada. It covers 42,000 acres covered in red sandstone formations, which is how it gets its fiery name. […]
Right Turn Rant
Maybe I’m the only one, but I doubt it… You’re in the right lane, waiting to go straight and there are not that many cars behind you. There’s a lane to your right that says, “Right Turn Only” with no one in it. Before your red light turns green, a car pulls into the very right lane, but doesn’t turn, instead, when the light turns green, he pulls straight out in front of you. Really? […]
Renting Jet Skis on Lake Mead
Lake Mead is a great place to go when you want to get away from Las Vegas for a little while, especially during the summer when you want to cool off. A lot of people want to go, but don’t because they don’t want to go swimming, and they don’t have any watercraft on which to enjoy the lake. That is why renting jet skis can be so much fun. The cost of owning them […]