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No More DIY Carwash

drivemecrazy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:00:28 +0200

Nowadays, people are taking seriously the effect of vehicles to environment’s condition. With this, they tend to concentrate purely on minimizing the emissions of harmful exhaust gases. Among their efforts are converting their vehicles into hybrid ones and producing alternative fuels that will give off safer emissions. However, what is commonly unknown to us is there are simple things that we usually do in our car that contributes, in a way, to the deterioration of our environment. An example of this is the do-it-yourself (DIY) car washing. So no matter what effort you do in using alternative fuels or hybrid vehicles, if you do you wash your car at your own garage, you will continuously be blamed for the worsening condition of the environment.

In a test conducted two years ago by the Environmental Partners, Inc. in Issaquah, Seattle, the possible impact of untreated car wash wastes was measured using the fish mortality as a measure.

Fish toxicity tests were done using water samples from a car wash event. This gave way to a result of a hundred percent mortality of fish. They found out that detergents, even the biodegradable ones, could be harmful to the fishes’ gills and could wash away the natural oil that helps them absorb oxygen.

You might wonder how this test could be related to your simple act washing your own car. Well, listen. When you wash your car, the detergents and surface residue directly run to the nearest storm drains. When these reach the streams, rivers, oceans, and any other body of water, the effects will surely be felt by aquatic life.

On the other hand, in commercial car wash centers, the dirty waters are not sent to storm drains. It is a must for them that their water be discharged into a separate sanitary sewer that would be even treated and recycled. With that, they do no harm to aquatic life.

May this be a message to people to be more responsible in everything they are doing, even the smallest things. So, let’s continue our fight for a healthier environment.

Be A Relaxed Passenger

drivemecrazy — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:39:34 +0200

When you are a passenger, your safety will depend on the driver. You are left without a choice. Therefore, when you are riding as a passenger, you should trust the driver. That is the reason why many people, especially adults, tend to choose which vehicle they are going to ride in. The truth is, what they are really looking for is a good driver. Of course, how could you trust your life on a reckless driver? Perhaps you would die first from a heart attack before your vehicle actually bumps into something on or near the road. However, sometimes, you really cannot choose the driver and you are left with no choice but to close your eyes and pray that you are already in your destination safe and sound.

But wait! Instead of collapsing in your seat, you can learn how to deal with it, especially if you can’t talk to the driver to say, “Slow down a bit, please!”

First, stay calm. Make yourself panic less. Take deep breaths to help you calm down. Next, assess the situation. Observe the driver’s actions on how he is dealing with the situation. You may find that the driver is not really reckless as you think. It could only be that his driving style is far different from yours or from what you are used to. Also, it would be better if you talk to the driver calmly. Tell him that he needs to pay closer attention to the road and to observe the speed limit. Tell him that he is making you afraid and scared already. In that way, he could adjust to you and your fellow passengers. Then, you can also limit the distractions for the driver. If you can access the radio, turn it off. Help the driver concentrate on the road. In that case, you would feel calmer if he did. Lastly, be aware of the road environment you are in. Check for other vehicles, people, or animals on the road. Warn the driver if you see possible causes of road mishaps. With that, your fear will be diverted to a more productive activity.

I know that worrying about your safety is just normal. However, when you are in situations like this, you should know that worrying would only lead you to nowhere. So instead of worrying, why not stay calm and help yourself deal with the situation? Enjoy your ride, still.

Avoid Motion Sickness

drivemecrazy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:19:40 +0200

Are you going out for a long travel with your kids? That would be fun! But wait! Don’t ruin your trip with queasy stomachs. That could give you a real headache! Always prepare your kids for your travel so you won’t be having problems about their being sick while on the road. You want to give them medicine? Why not?

However, do you know that there is another solution to that rather than letting them take medications? Yes! A solution that they will surely love! Give them Queasy Pops. For sure, you will be having a hard time having them take that medicine.

These candy pops give a natural way to help ease a sick stomach. It uses an exceptional formulation of oils from aromatherapy and natural herbs. When your child says he/she has a queasy stomach, give this to him/her. It’s as easy as giving your child a piece of candy! Queasy Pops come in various flavors such as lavender, ginger, green tea with lemon, and more. They will surely not reject this offer!

When they have it, you can continue having a fun ride. You know, being on the road with the people you love means a lot of fun experiences. So make every moment of your travel memorable so that your kids could cherish it for the rest of their lives. Have fun, bring with you these magic candies. But above all, have a safe ride. Remember, you are with your kids. Do the necessary precautions.

Traveling Can Be Deadly Even Without Acc...

drivemecrazy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:31:24 +0200

I guess there is a scarier thing than meeting an accident while traveling. You can die in accidents, of course, but another thing can make you lose your life just by merely sitting in your car for four hours time or longer. This is deep vein thrombosis or the DVT.

Perhaps, when you heard of this DVT, you associate it to those traveling by air. However, healthcare news said that anyone who is traveling for long hour-durations has the possibility of getting DVT, including those traveling in cars, buses, and trains. Therefore, traveling long hours on the road is not advisable.

What is DVT, by the way? Well, I am not a doctor to explain this fully but according to my research, DVT is mostly found on people traveling in any kind of transportation, women using oral contraception, and people who are taller than six feet and 3 inches. This is the situation wherein blood clots are developed and can be fatal when it travels to the lungs. For instance, for those people traveling for four hours or more, blood clots can be developed in the veins of their legs, thighs, and pelvis due to sitting or having just one position while traveling. When the blood clots reach the lungs, it is then that it could be deadly.

This revelation doesn’t mean that you should avoid traveling now. It is still good to be driving on your wheels and visit places you want to go to. Things on wheels can never go bad if you come with the right knowledge to beat it. One of the pieces of advice to help minimize the risk of getting DVT is to walk regularly while traveling. If the situation does not permit your walking exercise, then just move your feet regularly.

So don’t end up the best things you can do on wheels. Consult your doctors for more information about DVT so you would not have to worry when you still want to go places. Have a good ride! Sources:News-Medical.netYahoo! Health