Curb wheels when parking on a hill of any perceptible grade. When parking facing uphill, turn the steering wheel toward the street. When parking facing downhill street, turn steering wheel toward the sidewalk. We also recommend parking letting your vehicle wheels rest against the curb to keep i...
These changes won’t happen overnight, and for most, it will feel like an uphill battle. However, the journey to creating these new habits is worth it. Focus on seeing the possibilities One of the most evident things about pessimists is that they see the impossibilities instead of the ...
One way we like to build up intensity outside of a run is to use strength training. It’s like an introduction to the stress of breathing and working harder from the safety of your living room. Or a park, or wherever you choose to do this workout. You’ll be combining bodyweight ex...
Don’t forget to use the side rear-view mirrors to gauge what’s happening behind the truck while parking. Once you are parked into the spot, engage the emergency brakes without fail. If you’re parked on an uphill slope, turn your tires away from the curb. Similarly, when you are par...
This was the third year in a row that we have used NCM Motorsports Park for the track portion of PCOTY, and the second year in a row that I have used the West Course layout to set our laptimes. Why use the West course, instead of the Full or Grand Full layouts? It’s simple: ...
Driving uphill can be tough, especially if the slope is steep. In particular, if you drive a manual, you might have problems with stalling or rolling backwards. Shifting to a lower gear is the key to delivering power to your wheels and controlling your speed. Even if you drive an automati...
You can't drive a car without knowing how to park it. If you want to know how to park your car in a variety of situations, you just have to approach the spot slowly, position the car correctly, and know when to shift gears. If you want to...
Your stride length going uphill is going to be shorter than running on a flat or downhill surface, but how much shorter will be relative to the steepness of the hill, along with your conditioning, strength, and endurance. Take very short, slow, and deliberate strides to "power" up the ...
If you can, look for a road that's going uphill, even if it's only slightly. If your car isn't braking, the slope may slow it down enough to come to a stop. For instance, even going up an on-ramp may slow you down, but be sure to stay out of the way of other cars if ...
You can't drive a car without knowing how to park it. If you want to know how to park your car in a variety of situations, you just have to approach the spot slowly, position the car correctly, and know when to shift gears. If you want to...