What Does Your Air Freshener Say About You?

No one likes a smelly car, and everyone seems to have their own way of avoiding that scenario. Take a quick look at this list of what your choice in air freshener says about you!

Standard Pine Tree: You're a fan of the classics. You probably live life by the book and play by the rules, not that that's a bad thing or anything!

Novelty Air Freshener: You're a bit on the unique and quirky side. Passengers in your car are likely in for an interesting smelling journey. But way to keep things fresh!

Glade Air Freshener: You're very neat and tidy, perhaps a bit TOO neat sometimes. You probably carry around a bottle of hand sanitizer on your person at all times. It's your way or the highway, but hey, you know what you want and won't settle for less.

Fruit Air Freshener: Away with your forest-smelling fresheners, you like fruit and you want your car to show it!

Air Freshener Collector: Either your car smells really bad, your sense of smell is broken, or you're just too lazy to remove old ones. Regardless, you display 3 years worth of air fresheners as a badge of honor.

No Air Freshener: Congratulations, you probably take really good care of your car! Regular washes and vacuums keep your car in tip top shape. Either that or you just really don't care what people think about the smell of your car. If they don't like it they can get out, right?

4 Things They Don't Teach You In Driver's Ed

When it comes to the rules of the road, for most people it is common sense and maybe even second nature; drive the speed limit, wear your seatbelt, pass on the left, etc. But there are a handful of things they they don't teach you in Driver's Ed that could very well save your life. Take a look at this quick list we've put together:

1. Don't Be Afraid to Brake: Most car owners, young or old, are nervous about pushing their vehicles to their limits, even in emergency situations when an immediate stop is required. The logic behind this is flawed; it is either be careful on your brakes and hope for the best (even though your odds of crashing are increased), or slam on the brakes and greatly reduce your chances of crashing. Your car is designed and tested for these emergency conditions, don't be afraid to jam on the brakes like no tomorrow!

2. Train to Remain Calm: Overcorrection is one of the main causes of accidents on the road. If you find that your car has drifted a bit out of it's lane, remain calm, and gently veer back into your lane. Jerky movements, especially at high speeds, can send a car out of control and be very dangerous for other drivers.

3. Hands Lower on the Wheel: Airbags have come a long way in keeping us safe on the roads. While they are designed to keep us alive, they sometimes have a knack for collateral damage. Driving with your hands high up on the steering wheel (specifically at "12 o'lock", but even 10 and 2!) in the event of an accident can result in the airbag propelling your hand directly into your face. We don't have to explain how dangerous this can be. Studies show that in light of recent airbag technology, it is much safer to have your hands at 9 and 3, or possibly even 8 and 4!

4. Be Prepared to React: You can be the safest driver on the road, but that won't always prevent you from encountering some dangerous drivers out there. Odds are that most motorists will be faced with some sort of traffic accident at some point in their lifetime of driving; whether it be minor or major, train yourself to be ready to handle emergency situations. Stay alert, drive defensively, and know what to do in certain situations (IE. if a car is stopped ahead of you in your lane, press hard on the brakes and carefully guide your vehicle around the stopped car).

Happy driving, everybody!

Epic April Fool's Day Pranks

Pranksters rejoice, for it's April Fool's Day and the one time of year where you can pull of the best tricks and pranks on co-workers, family, and friends alike! Check out this list of great, easy ways you can trick the people in your life. 

 

1. Mix M&Ms with Skittles for a unsuspecting chocolate/fruit combination

2. Mayonnaise-filled donuts, anyone?

3. Apply clear nail polish to bar soap for a frustrating lather-proof bar

4. Airhorn door-stopper is bound to get a few scares

5. If you've got the patience, a hallway full of cups of water can be quite the pain to maneuver

6. Carmel-covered onions

7. How about a fresh batch of brownies?