Eight Driving Myths Debunked

April 30th, 2012

Myth #1: It’s better to let your car idle than turn the engine off. Turning the engine back on uses more fuel than idling.

False. Idling uses more fuel than turning off your engine and restarting it. As a rule of thumb, turn off your engine if you will be idling for more than 60 seconds. That said, do not turn your car off at a traffic light. However, if you are at a train crossing, or a bridge opening and you will likely be parked for a number of minutes, turn off your engine.

There is a lot of traffic in New York City, so when you rent a car in Manhattan, keep this myth in mind and turn off the engine if you think you’ll be stuck for longer than a minute. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pedestrian Safety: Jaywalking and Your Manhattan Rental Car

April 27th, 2012

In New York City, people are everywhere. They are on the sidewalks and worst of all, on the road, walking right out in front of your Manhattan rental car. While it may be illegal to jaywalk in New York, that doesn’t stop people from doing it anyway. All drivers are walkers at some point, so it is important for you to put yourself in the pedestrian’s shoes and try to empathize with them. Or at least, anticipate what they’re going to do next. In order to save yourself a heart attack every time a pedestrian jumps out at you, here are some tips to keeping your cool. It may even help save a life or two. Read the rest of this entry »

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10 Fuel Saving Tips for Car Rental Drivers

April 26th, 2012

With the price of gas reaching frightening heights, any sane person would think twice about driving. However it is possible to get New York car rental discounts. Well one of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to driving is to save on fuel. Here are the top 10 ways to make your fuel bill lighter. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sharing the Road with School Buses

April 25th, 2012

From September to June, motorists across America share the road with those big yellow school busses. While they do slow traffic and are a nuisance to get stuck behind, it’s important to remember what they are carrying. Would you want another driver to be reckless around a bus that is carrying your child? There are many safety tips and reminders that our New York rental car customers should keep in mind if they encounter a school bus on the road. Many states have very strict laws surrounding school busses. To keep yourself legal and schoolchildren safe, follow these safety tips when sharing the road with a school bus. Read the rest of this entry »

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What the Yield? Understanding this Common Traffic Sign

April 24th, 2012

While driving your New York discount car rental around, especially if it’s on heavily travelled federal or state highways, you will most likely encounter a yield sign. Some people don’t always know what it is or how to respond to it. Let’s take a look. Read the rest of this entry »

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