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How to Stop an Automatic Car Quickly and Safely
Knowing how to stop an automatic car quickly is an essential driving skill, especially during emergencies.
Unlike a manual car, an automatic vehicle does not require you to press a clutch pedal. Your main stopping control is the brake pedal.
1. Take Your Foot Off the Accelerator
Immediately release the accelerator pedal when you realize you need to stop. This stops you from adding more power to the vehicle.
2. Press the Brake Firmly
Move your right foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly and progressively.
If you need to stop urgently, apply strong, continuous braking. In a car equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), keep pressing the brake firmly even if you feel pulsing or vibration.
3. Keep the Steering Wheel Under Control
Look in the direction you want the car to travel. Keep both hands on the steering wheel and avoid sudden steering movements.
4. Do Not Shift Into Park or Reverse
Even when stopping urgently, do not move the gear selector into P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving.
5. Once the Car Stops
Keep your foot on the brake. If you are parking, engage the parking brake and select P.
5 Things You Should Never Do When Driving an Automatic Car
Many people drive automatic cars every day, but surprisingly, some common driving habits can gradually damage the transmission, reduce your vehicle's lifespan or compromise your safety.
1. Never Shift From Drive to Reverse While the Car Is Moving
2. Never Put Your Car in Neutral While Going Downhill
3. Never Use Both Feet to Drive an Automatic Car
4. Never Shift Into Park Before Completely Stopping
5. Never Rev the Engine in Neutral and Immediately Shift Into Drive
Knowing how to drive a car is one thing. Knowing how to protect it is another.
5 Things You Should Never Do When Driving an Automatic Car
Many people drive automatic cars every day, but surprisingly, some common driving habits can gradually damage the transmission, reduce your vehicle's lifespan or compromise your safety.
1. Never Shift From Drive to Reverse While the Car Is Moving
2. Never Put Your Car in Neutral While Going Downhill
3. Never Use Both Feet to Drive an Automatic Car
4. Never Shift Into Park Before Completely Stopping
5. Never Rev the Engine in Neutral and Immediately Shift Into Drive
Knowing how to drive a car is one thing. Knowing how to protect it is another.
I think something is itching it....
What would be your first move, after contacting the vet?
YOUR DOG MAY HAVE WORMS WITHOUT YOU KNOWING!
One thing many dog owners don't realise is that a dog can have intestinal worms without showing obvious signs of illness.
Some parasites live inside a dog's digestive system, gradually affecting its health, nutrition and overall development.
Here are 7 warning signs every dog owner should know:
1. Bloated stomach: Especially in puppies, a noticeably swollen belly can sometimes indicate a worm infestation.
2. Weight loss: Your dog may continue eating normally but still lose weight.
3. Diarrhoea: Frequent loose stools or unusual bowel movements may indicate an intestinal problem.
4. Vomiting: Some dogs with heavy worm infestations may vomit. Occasionally, worms may be visible.
5. Scooting: If your dog frequently drags its bottom across the floor, it could be experiencing irritation. Tapeworm segments are one possible cause.
6. Visible worms in faeces: You may notice worms or tiny rice-like segments around your dog's anus or in its stool.
7. Poor body condition: A dog with a significant parasite burden may develop a dull coat, weakness or poor growth.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Don't wait until your dog becomes seriously ill. Regular veterinary check-ups, faecal examinations and an appropriate deworming schedule are important.
Remember, not every symptom means your dog has worms. A veterinarian can help identify the actual cause and recommend the right treatment.
When was the last time you dewormed your dog? Do you follow a regular deworming schedule?
YOUR DOG MAY HAVE WORMS WITHOUT YOU KNOWING!
One thing many dog owners don't realise is that a dog can have intestinal worms without showing obvious signs of illness.
Some parasites live inside a dog's digestive system, gradually affecting its health, nutrition and overall development.
Here are 7 warning signs every dog owner should know:
1. Bloated stomach: Especially in puppies, a noticeably swollen belly can sometimes indicate a worm infestation.
2. Weight loss: Your dog may continue eating normally but still lose weight.
3. Diarrhoea: Frequent loose stools or unusual bowel movements may indicate an intestinal problem.
4. Vomiting: Some dogs with heavy worm infestations may vomit. Occasionally, worms may be visible.
5. Scooting: If your dog frequently drags its bottom across the floor, it could be experiencing irritation. Tapeworm segments are one possible cause.
6. Visible worms in faeces: You may notice worms or tiny rice-like segments around your dog's anus or in its stool.
7. Poor body condition: A dog with a significant parasite burden may develop a dull coat, weakness or poor growth.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Don't wait until your dog becomes seriously ill. Regular veterinary check-ups, faecal examinations and an appropriate deworming schedule are important.
Remember, not every symptom means your dog has worms. A veterinarian can help identify the actual cause and recommend the right treatment.
When was the last time you dewormed your dog? Do you follow a regular deworming schedule?
Getting a dog is easy.
Being a responsible dog owner is where the real commitment begins.
A dog needs more than occasional food and a place to sleep.
It needs veterinary attention, exercise, proper nutrition, grooming, socialisation, patience, and affection.
Don't get a dog simply because you love how it looks.
Get one because you're prepared to take responsibility for its entire life.
A pet is not a decoration. It's a living companion.
BALTO: THE DOG WHO HELPED SAVE AN ENTIRE TOWN
The situation in Nome, Alaska, in January 1925.
A deadly disease called diphtheria was spreading through the community, particularly threatening children. The town urgently needed an antitoxin to stop the outbreak.
But there was a serious problem: the medicine was far away, and severe winter conditions made transporting it extremely difficult.
A relay of dog-sled teams was organised to transport the life-saving medicine across hundreds of miles of frozen wilderness.
Among the dogs involved was a remarkable Siberian Husky named Balto.
Balto was part of the final sled team, led by musher Gunnar Kaasen. Despite the darkness, freezing temperatures, powerful winds and dangerous conditions, the team completed the final stretch and helped deliver the antitoxin to Nome on February 2, 1925.
The delivery helped save lives and brought hope to a frightened community.
Balto soon became a national hero. His courage was celebrated, and a statue was later erected in his honour in New York's Central Park.
