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Divco Truck History

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Divco trucks were delivery vehicles produced from 1924 to 1986. Although Divco manufactured trucks for a range of delivery services, they were mostly milk trucks. It wasn"t until 1954 that the trucks were regularly equipped with refrigeration instead of ice. The trucks came as forward-control versio
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TEA Approved Driver Training Schools

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is an organization tasked with monitoring programs and activities related to public education in the state of Texas. TEA's Driver Training Division is responsible for all accredited driver training schools and programs in Texas. All commercial driving schools, privat

2001 Forest River Shamrock Camper Specifications

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The Shamrock is a lightweight travel trailer.motorcoach,motorhome,rv image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comThe 2001 Forest River Shamrock camper is a lightweight model. The camper is a travel trailer that can be towed by a moderately sized truck or SUV. The camper has several quality...

Defensive Driving Training

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Defensive driving training improves drivers' decision skills, teaches personal and legal responsibility, and helps motorists prevent accidents. According to the National Safety Council, defensive driving courses often reduce insurance premiums, so training is a benefit for both safety and financial

Motorists Warned As Weather Worsens!

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Driving in Snowy Britain. Today will be the first day of many that you will wake up to snow in Britain, you will also be thinking about your journey to and from work before you ...

How to Disable All-Wheel Drive for Two-Wheel Drive

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Many off-road vehicles feature in-dash switches that allow the driver to select two- or four-wheel-drive modes. In such vehicles, disabling "all-wheel" drive is a simple and straightforward process. Essentially the switch (or lever or button) causes a mechanical gear change in the four-wheel-drive v

How to Fix Tire Cupping

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There is little that's more uncomfortable than your car shaking down the road as you drive. A big part of a comfortable ride is based on your tires' wear pattern. Tire cupping is an uneven wear pattern that looks like little dips all the way around the tread area. The cause of tire cupping can vary,

What Causes My Juniper Bonsai to Turn Brown?

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Juniper bonsai are tiny trees that you may keep at home in small pots. They resemble miniaturized versions of full-size trees and serve as home ornaments. Though some are easier to care for than others, needles that start to turn brown are always a bad sign with a number of causes that you can recti

How to Use 4WD in the 2000 Jeep Cherokee

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Using the four-wheel drive in your Jeep will help improve traction and handling when driving on loose or slippery surfaces. The 2000 Cherokee uses a three-speed transfer case with two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive high and four-wheel drive low range. Engaging the four-wheel drive on your Jeep is mad

How Does a Variator Work?

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A variator, also called a variable speed transmission or constant variable transmission, serves the purpose of changing gear ratios from an engine driven pulley to a driven pulley. Used on small scooters and carts, the variator is unique in that it eliminates the need for various gears and a shiftin

How to Safely Jump Start a Battery

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Jump-starting a car can be an extremely dangerous, albeit relatively basic maintenance procedure. Failure to jump start the car correctly can not only result in severe damage to the electrical system of one or both of the cars used in the jump-starting process, but it also can cause serious bodily h

How to Avoid Spinning Out in the Snow

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Winter road conditions are challenging even for snow-savvy drivers. Snow and ice make the road slippery. If you don't know how to control your vehicle on slick pavement, you risk spinning out of control and hitting other vehicles or objects such as trees and utility poles. Do what you can to keep yo

Accident Debt Recovery

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Getting into an accident is a nerve-wracking experience, but especially stressful if you do not get properly compensated for damages and injuries. There are some things you can do to ensure you recover any debts owed you. However, you may need some legal help to recover the full amount you are due.

How to Test an Emergency Brake

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The emergency brake prevents a vehicle from rolling on an incline while parked. Passenger cars use a type of emergency brake that is different from the type of emergency brake used by a large truck. Brakes can be self-adjusting, partially self-adjusting or not self-adjusting. Brake evaluations and a

Reading Emails behind the Wheel

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Nearly 50% of business men admit to catching up on their emails while they are driving. This is an alarming fact that exposes the dangers of distracted driving in no uncertain terms. In fact, catching ...

Jeep Shifting Techniques

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Learning to properly shift your Jeep can be a rewarding experience.old jeep on a hill image by Roman Barelko from Fotolia.comOriginally built out of necessity in World War I, Jeeps were known by the military and civilians alike as the vehicle that could go anywhere. Soon after the war,...

Why You Should Apply for Intensive Driving Courses?

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To obtain a normal official driving license it requires months of training and sitting for regular tests. This procedure is designed to ensure that all road drivers achieve a level of competence and safety when ...

Assembly Instructions for an Auto Canopy

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Auto canopies are great for providing cover and shelter from rain, snow or the sun's heat. Many companies that are involved with automotive detailing or painting, use auto canopies to provide shade from the hot sun. If a vehicle is exposed to the sun while it is being detailed, the water, wax or pai