Are you unfamiliar with red light cameras? If you’re traveling through California this year in a San Francisco car rental, you’ll need to be aware of what red light cameras are and where they’re located. Read the rest of this entry »
Red Light Cameras in California: What You Need to Know
February 22nd, 2012California’s Seatbelt Law
February 21st, 2012Avoid tickets and stay safe in your San Francisco car rental by adhering to California’s seatbelt law this year. While driving without a seatbelt doesn’t decrease your chance of an accident, it does decrease your risk of fatal injury. Here are a few things you should know about California’s seatbelt law. Read the rest of this entry »
What to Do if Your Car Rental Breaks Down
February 17th, 2012Should your California car rentals break down, it can be a very anxiety-ridden experience. If you’re on the road, cars might be whizzing by you – how will you get out? How will you get help? What will you do for transportation? When situations like these happen, you absolutely must keep a cool head and be aware of the factors in your situation. There may be no hard or fast rules, but there are smart things to do and keep in mind if you experience a breakdown in your California car rentals. Below are some useful suggestions in case that happens. Read the rest of this entry »
Night Time Car Rental Driving Tips
February 16th, 2012Driving at night is infinitely more dangerous for you and your California rental car than driving during daylight hours. Your vision is limited, your reaction times might be slow, your depth perception can be off, and many people are fighting a long day of being awake. However, sometimes driving at night is a necessity, so it’s important to master the skill effectively. Fortunately there are tips to make driving in the dark safer for you, other passengers, and your California rental car. Here are a few ways to drive on the road at night without it being a disaster. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips to Improve Your Comfort While Driving
February 15th, 2012Many Americans spend enough time commuting to and from work. So naturally, they discover what makes them comfortable in the car and what doesn’t. However, when you pick up your San Francisco rental car, it will not be customized exactly for you. If you don’t take the time to adjust it to your needs, you will be in for a long and uncomfortable ride. Take the time to make sure you are positioned in your San Francisco rental car can greatly reduce your discomfort while driving – especially if your trip involves a long road trip. Here are several tips that can improve your posture and increase comfort while driving. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Handle Stop and Go Traffic in the City
February 14th, 2012In any large urban city, there is bound to be heavy traffic. And unfortunately, sometimes you are the person stuck in it with your California rental car. Drivers can spend more time than they can imagine stuck in traffic, wasting both gas and time. Stop and go traffic can be slow, tedious, and draining on your very last nerve. Once you’re in a traffic jam, there’s only one way out. You can only choose how you spend the time. Here are some fun or productive ways to deal with stop and go traffic in your California rental car. Hopefully they’ll keep you from losing your mind. Read the rest of this entry »
What To Do If You’re in an Accident
February 13th, 2012Each year, at least thousands of people are involved in traffic accidents. If you’re one of those unfortunate people and you’re in one of our California rental cars, will you know what to do in the aftermath of a collision? How you react can prevent further injuries, save insurance headaches down the line, and speed up the clean-up and repair process of your California rental cars. If you’re involved in a traffic collision, try to remain calm, and follow these steps: Read the rest of this entry »
Where to Find Road Maps for Los Angeles
February 3rd, 2012If you’re new to Los Angeles and driving around in your Los Angeles car rental, sometimes it’s handy to have a map. It’s frustrating, scary, and embarrassing to find that you are suddenly lost without a clue as to how to get back on course. Some people are averse to asking directions, so try to be prepared for the unexpected. If you’re travelling to somewhere unfamiliar, always be prepared and have a map with you. But…where to find one? Read on for our guide on finding guides! Read the rest of this entry »
Understanding LA’s Surface Streets
February 2nd, 2012Los Angeles frequently is jam-packed full of traffic, at any time of the day or night. However, it is most common to find all major roads full from 7 a.m. to 9 or 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or later. On weekend nights, you’ll find the roads in and out of Hollywood and Downtown jammed. During these times, it may be wiser to take the surface streets with your LA car rentals rather than trying to navigate the freeways. Below is a general overview of the streets of Los Angeles so things are easier for you and your LA car rentals. Read the rest of this entry »
Unique Driving Customs and How NOT to Drive in LA
February 1st, 2012As with any large city, driving in Los Angeles can be problematic. With plenty of traffic piled on top of being in an unfamiliar place, it would be easy to lose your cool while driving your Los Angeles car rental. While every state has its own laws, driving etiquette is different in every city. You can instantly reveal yourself to a crowd of angry drivers if you do not follow local etiquette properly. Here’s a guideline on sure-fire ways to aggravate every single driver in your LA car rental. Read the rest of this entry »
