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Car SRS front airbag system deployment

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SRS airbag system  The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants. SRS airbag deployment conditions Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners if equipped will activate. The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level, the level of force corresponding to an approximately twenty (20) to thirty (30) kph or twelve (12) to eighteen (18) mph frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations; 1. If the car strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact. 2. If the vehicle is involved in an under-ride collision such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle under-rides or goe...

Automatic Transmision shift position purposes and Downshifting speed

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Automatic Transmission shift position purposes P - Parking the vehicle or starting the car R - Reversing N - Neutral D - Normal Driving 3 - Position for engine braking 2 - Position for more powerful engine braking L - Position for maximum engine braking Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particular driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recommended for normal driving. Automatic Transmission Downshift speed restriction The maximum allowable speeds are as follows; 3 to 2 - maximum speed 80kph 2 to L - maximum speed 40kph If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system, a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted; 1. Set the parking brake 2. Turn the engine switch to the ACC position 3. Depress the br...

Steps to take vehicle into emergency stop

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What you need to do if your vehicle becomes impossible to stopped in the normal way? Don't panic, keep calm and follow the following steps if your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency. Only in an emergency, such as if the car becomes impossible to stooped in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure. 0. Turn on the hazard signal lights 1. Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. 2. Shift the shift lever to N. 3. If the shift lever is shifted to N, after slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. 4. Stop the car engine 5. Call for help. If the shift lever cannot be shifted to Neutral 3. Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. 4. Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the ACC position 5. Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. 6. Call for help.

How to renew drivers license Non-Professional and Professional

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Current Non-Professional Driver’s License, Professional Driver’s License or Conductor’s License may apply for its renewal at least 1 month before the expiration date but not more than two years. If the expiry date falls on a weekend, holiday or non-working day, the license shall be renewed on or before the last working day prior to the expiry date of such licenses as provided for in the third paragraph of Section 24 of Republic Act No. 4136, otherwise the same shall become delinquent and invalid, except when the license is surrendered to the Director of his deputies on or before the last working day prior to the expiry date of such license as specified, in order to avoid payment of the delinquency fees. Requirements in driver’s license renewal Renewal at least 1 month before the expiration date but not more than two years Medical Certificates issued by any licensed and practicing physician and valid within fifteen (15) days from the date issued; Tax Identification Number (TIN) (only fo...

Applying for a Professional Drivers License

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Driving a public utility vehicles requires you to secure a professional driver’s license as it is restricted for both public and private vehicles such as jeepney, tricycle, taxi, uber car, grab car, and bus. You can only apply for a professional driver’s license after five (5) months of your student driver’s permit or four (4) months of your non-professional driver’s license. Professional Driver’s License eligibility  At least eighteen (18) years old Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle Able to read and write in Filipino or English Clean, neat and presentable Professional Driver’s License requirements Duly accomplished application form for driver’s license (ADL) Valid student permit (at least five month old/Non-Professional Driver’s license four month old) Medical certificate with official receipt from LTO accredited or Government physician. If you have a poor vision, you should consult an ophthalmologist and bring an eyeglasses because you might regret of returni...

Driving 101 Golden Rules at Wheels & Road

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The vehicle horn is used for giving warning to keep safe. Stop every once in a while and rest to combat fatigue and sleepiness during long road trip. The last vehicle to arrive should give way the street of an intersection with no traffic light. If you are involved in an accident, you should inform the nearest police station immediately. Slow down when approaching a curve. 20 kph is the maximum speed of a vehicle entering a school zone. Give a signal while no less than 30 meters before turning left or right. Prepare to push the brake if the brake light of the vehicle in front of you is lit up. Slow down, stay on the right, and let it overtake if the vehicle behind you wants to overtake your vehicle. When driving slowly on an expressway you should stay on the right lane. You should give a signal before turning right or left in an incoming intersection at a distance of 30 meters. You can overtake on the right side of the vehicle if the highway has two or more lanes going in one direction...

Application for Non-Professional Driver’s License

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For you to drive a private car, drivers license is a minimum requirements and be responsible is more important. Because, driving is not just for fun, it is big responsibility. You should be responsible once you obtain your driver’s license.  Non-Professional Driver’s License entitles you to drive private vehicles and you can only apply for it after one (1) month of your student driver’s permit. Non-Professional Driver’s License will expire after five (5) years at your birthday of the expiry year. You should renew it before its expiry day to avoid penalties and charges. Read also:  How to apply for student driver's permit? Before applying for a new non-professional driver’s license, you should consider to know your eligibility, requirements, know the procedures, and  know where to apply. You are eligible to apply for a non-professional driver’s license if you are: At-least seventeen (17) years old (Applicants below 18 years of age must be accompanied by one of the parents ...

Parking Prohibited in specified places

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SECTION 46 of Republic Act No. 4136 also know as known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. Parking Prohibited in Specified Places. No driver shall park a vehicle, or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended, upon a highway in any of the following places: 1. Within an intersection. 2. On a crosswalk. 3. Within six meters of the intersection of curb lines. 4. Within four meters of the driveway entrance to and fire station. 5. Within four meters of a fire hydrant. 6. In front of a private driveway. 7. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb or edge of the highway. 8. At any place where official signs have been erected prohibiting parking. 

Applying for a student driver’s permit in the Philippines

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Applying for a student driver’s permit is so easy if you have the knowledge about your eligibility and requirements, know where to apply, and know its procedures.    But remember and always put in mind, driving is not for fun, but a big responsibility that should be taken seriously because it's between life and death of you and other people. So, if think you're ready to take the risk, then you should take the first step by applying for a student driver permit. You are eligible for applying student driver permit if you are: For Filipino Citizen At-least sixteen (16) years old Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle Able to read and write in Filipino or English For Non-Filipino Citizen At-least sixteen (16) years old Able to read and write in Filipino or English Have arrived in the Philippines at-least one month prior to the date of application and can show evidence from BID or DFA that the applicant will stay in the country for at least five months from the date ...

Things to remember before going behind the wheel

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To become responsible driver, you need to know precautions while on the road. The general precautions while driving and general precautions regarding children's safety.  General precautions while driving Always wear and fasten seat belt all the time. Wearing your seat belt saves your life if untoward accident happens. In addition, not wearing a seat belt may lead to an apprehension by the authority. There's a law covering on not wearing a seat belt. Before driving the vehicle, lock all the doors and ensure all of the doors are properly closed. If the door is not fully in may open unexpectedly while driving that may result to an accident. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle causing death or a serious health hazard. Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or even death. Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs tha...