When your driving around in your NYC cheap car rentals, you want to make sure the driving skills you’ve learned since you started to drive are the best they can be in order to protect your family. There are skills you can develop in four key areas that may help you save your life or someone else’s. The four key areas are: driver distraction, speed/space management, vehicle handling, and hazard recognition. Read the rest of this entry »
Life Saving Driving Techniques
February 22nd, 2012Avoid These Distracted Driving Traps
February 21st, 2012Distracted driving can occur any time your attention is taken off the road when you are driving your New York car rental. Distractions can include your cell phone, eating, drinking, changing a CD, changing the radio station, talking to a passenger, feeling distressed (personal problems), applying makeup, fixing your hair, and any other activities. Avoiding distracted driving can help keep you and your family safe. Since you are likely unfamiliar with the city, you will be trying to figure out where to go. Added distractions can be unsafe on the road. Read the rest of this entry »
Five Bad Driving Habits That Will Get You Killed
February 17th, 2012We all have unsafe driving habits. You know the ones, those little quirks you’ve grown accustom to over the years. Some are harmless, but others can be deadly. Before you buckle up behind the wheel of your rent a car in NYC, consider the potential repercussions of your unsafe driving habits. Bad driving habits can cost you financially and personally; consistently driving without taking the proper precautions will likely lead to disaster. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Keep Your Pet Safe in a Car Rental
February 16th, 2012Your pet is more than just a companion, he or she is a full fledged member of your family. So the next time you gear up for a fun family vacation, don’t forget about Fido! NYC has plenty of pet friendly hotels designed to accommodate your four-legged friends, but what about your Manhattan rental car? Before you pack a doggie overnight bag, make sure to review any pet-specific car rental policies and restrictions. It’s also important that you take the time to properly prepare for pet friendly travel. Here are some expert tips from the Action Manhattan Rental Car staff. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips for Driving in the Fog
February 15th, 2012Driving in the foggy conditions is dangerous – far more dangerous than most travelers in New York car rentals might realize. The next time you’re out in your rental during adverse weather conditions, don’t panic. Minimize your likelihood of getting into an accident by following these directions for driving in foggy conditions. Read the rest of this entry »
