Tips For Driving In Heavy Rain

Drive in the rainy weather condition. This is the most common situation faced by drivers. Driving in the rain especially hard rain could be very dangerous if we don't be careful. Many accidents can happen if we drive in this weather situation. Some human error could cause catastrophic accident and so does some mechanical problem. Make sure everything is in the best condition when you have to drive in rainy weather condition. Here are some basic tips for driving in rainy weather condition.

Do Not Speeding
Just drive smoothly and slow your vehicle down. The rain will make the road wet and slippery. These conditions will make you harder to stop immediately so you better be slowing down.

Keep Distance From Another Vehicle
Maintain and keep distance from vehicle in front of you is on of the most important thing to be done. Maintain at least 3 seconds distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Follow Car Tracks in front of You and Avoid Getting Too Close with Trucks
Follow the track of the vehicle in front of you car and always keep your distance from trucks or any other large vehicle cause their large tires can create massive water spray which will reduce your vision. Take very careful if you have to passing a trucks or other large vehicle and do it fast, smoothly and safely.

Stay In The Middle of Lanes
When it rains. Water tends to pool and gather in the lane's edge so make sure you stay in the middle of lanes.

Avoid Off Road
It is hard to guess the depth of the water puddle so make sure you stay on road and not having some silly off road adventure.

Avoid Using The Brake
You should slow your speed down and get your feet out of acceleration pedal instead of using your brake pedal.

Turn Your Light and Watch Others Light
Turn your headlights on. They will help you see the road and also help others see your car. Watch carefully for the brake light of the car in front of you.

Never Drive Beyond The Limits
Judge yourself about your visibility limit and never drive beyond your visibility limit. Avoid te road where you can not see the ground. Never drive in in the moving water because there's a risk your car will be swept off.

Stay Out If It Is Possible
Just pull out and stay off the road then park your car inside a building if you can. Avoid the rain if you can is the best prevention step.

Preventing Driving Sickness For your Kid

Driving sickness also called travel sickness but usually called motion sickness. This motion sickness is basically caused by conflict between eye and ear. When we are on the moving car, our ear detects if the car is moving while or eye just stay focused in the car and don’t feel the car movement. The ear and eye different detection will cause a conflict for our brain. This conflict will become a nausea result and make us feel sick. The children are usually feeling this sickness first and we better sped some time to cure it before the start vomiting. We can prevent this sickness to be happened by some tips :

Ask Our Children to Loot at The Far.

Ask them to focus at distant object outside the car. Encourage them to play some game which make them look at the distant (e.g : Let’s spy game). Bring some music they like to make them feel comfortable so they still can listen to the music while they look at outside the car. Do not let them do some activities which make them stay focused onside the car such as reading and play video games.

Avoid Rear and Backward Seat for the Children

If your car has some rear or backward seats then do not ask your children to seat on them. Facing rear or back could cause the children feel the sickness faster. You should avoid them.

Settle Our Children Stomach

Full stomach will also cause our children get the sickness faster. Just try to settle their stomach first before you start your journey. An empty stomach is not recommended for avoiding motion sickness. Give your children some easy to digest food and avoid for give them some greasy hard to digest food.

Smooth Driving

You have to try to drive smoothly. Less braking and swaying are better for you children and do not speeding. Try to have some smoothing suspensions on your car. Smoothing suspension also can prevent motion sickness for your children.

Stops and Rest Often for Having Fresh Air

Make some stop or rest planning on your trip and let your children for having some fresh air. Do not smoke inside the car and also do not bring some food with strong smelling. Smoke and strong smelling food will trigger motion sickness for your children.

Prepare and Be Responsive.

Watch your children carefully and listen to them. If they start to get pale or feeling dizzy then stop the car if you can. Stop and then rest for a while, wait for your children to feeling better.

Motion Sickness Drugs
For me personally the motion sickness drugs are the last option. Try to have some discussion with your doctor before you give it to your children.

Hope those tips will helps you and your family, especially your children. Have a nice trip...Cheers.

Family Safety For Long Distance Driving Trip

I was looking for some fun safety driving education material for my family when I came to this Red Cross Homepage. I found some interesting Family Safety Planning Guide with fun and attractive way. Although this is not what I looked for but I think it is so nice and good to be converted as Family Safety For Long Distance Driving Trip. When you and your lovely family go for long distance driving, there are several thing to be prepared. I have already discussed about Long Distance Driving Preparation in my previous post. In this post I'd like to discuss about things we should do for our family especially for our children. Here they are :

Family Meeting

This is the first thing to do. Gather all of your family around and start talking about your family trip. Start with where you going to go (I assume this was a family holiday to a far and beautiful place). Talk to your kids especially about the trip and make them understand about the importance of trip safety.

First Aid Kit, Emergency Equipment, Fire Extinguisher and Communication Tool

Tell your family where they can find those safety tool and equipment on your car so every member of your family should know how to find it.

Planning Route.

Open your map and tell your family about it. Your children might not understand it if they still under 5 years, but at least we can start to educate them about the importance to plan your trip.

Check Point

Tell your family about the place you are going to stop for eating, resting and fuel refilling. Teach them to always check family member one another so nobody left behind.

Emergency Number

Make a list for emergency number in case you have some problem or accident such as police, hospital, fire department and car service. Hopefully this will never happen but we still better be prepared.

Family Number

Make list of every family member number who’s coming in the trip if there’s any. Also make a list for other family who’s not coming such as uncle, aunty, grandpa and grandma in case something happen.

Children

Make sure you have brought everything they need on the road. Since this is a long distance trip, just bring your children’s favorite food, drink or toy. Bring some pillow and blanket in case they need some sleep. It would be better if you pack your children’s stuff and ask them to carry it by themselves if it is possible. I guess it could teach them about responsibility,

After those things above and your Long Distance Driving Preparation done, I guess you and your Family are ready for your trip. Here is an example of safety checklist recommended by Red Cross - Family Safety Planning Guide :

Flashlight, Radio, Food, Water, Cloth, Bathroom stuff, matches, medicine, blanket, whistle, poncho, gloves, bandage, tape, tools, important documents, picture of whole family member, emergency contact information, money, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, travel map, fire extinguisher and important personal stuff.

Basic Safety Tips for Auto Repair

It is fun to do your car maintenance by yourself. Absolutely you can safe your money by doing car maintenance and repair, beside that it is fun for personally taking care of your car. Although it fun but you still have to be careful when you decide to make it your own. Just realize if it is dirty activity and also dangerous work especially if you are not careful. These basic safety tips are for helping you to avoid some danger when you doing your car maintenance by yourself so you don't get an hurt or accident.

Know your own ability and knowledge

Know your own ability and knowledge about cars, engines, electronic components and other car accessories. Do not push yourself too hard. Do not try to repair something you don't know. Just find some professional and let them do it for you especially if you are not sure about what you do. It will be better if you give your car to the right hand than you make more mistakes. The whole car system is very complex and could very confusing if you don't know exactly about it. Some maintenance processes will require certain ability and skill for sure and this will be a car technician responsibility. Beside that, you might need some special tool and equipment which you don't have it. Modern car are equipped with complex and sensitive electronic components which will be ruined if you don't know exactly about it. Just let your professional or your auto technician do it for you.

Know Your Physical Condition and Limitation

Some car maintenance and repair will also require a physical activities such as some heavy lifting for car spare part replacement. When you come to this matter, you should know you physical limitation. Let say you need to replace some of our engine component or maybe replacing tires and open some of your car body. You might need to crawling under your car and working in lay down position. Not to mention about twisting, bending, pulling, tugging and jerking or maybe reaching some equipment while you lay down under your car. Just be really careful and use your body sense especially when you get tired, stop whatever you do and get rest. For you who have some physical illness just like bad back or joint problem then just quit your repair work if you start to feel your illness. Try to find someone to do some hard work for you while you still supervise him is the best option.

Never Underestimate Problems
Do not underestimate anything related to your maintenance and repair. A single small problem could turn into a big problem if you underestimate it. This is not only little problem for your car but also for yourself. A minor maintenance problem should be handled carefully by yourself while a bigger problem should handled by professional if you can not handle it. As for yourself, when you feel tired or have an headache then stop doing everything. Just keep in mind if your little carelessly can turn into a massive disaster. This simple principal can be useful : Do It Yourself If You Can Do It and Ask For Someone's Help If You Can't Do It.

That's it...some basic safety tips for doing car maintenance and repair by yourself. Have a nice car maintenance and repairing....Cheers.

Some Basic Car Theft Preventing

Everybody does not want their car being stolen by a thief. So if you don’t want to loose your car, you need to be careful for taking care of your car. I am not a security expert or anti theft expert. I just want to share you some simple thing to prevent your car being stolen. Here they are, Some Simple Things To Prevent Car Theft :

1. Put some extra security device on your car. It can be some theft alarm or extra padlock for the wheel steer, brake or column.
2. Do not leave your car unattended even if you are in a hurry situation.
3. Do not leave your car key inside your car when you park your car.
4. Do not leave any valuable things inside your car especially in a plain view of your car windows.
5. If you have to leave some valuable things then put it on the trunk and do not forget to locked your car trunk
6. Do not leave your personal and car documents such as ID card, driving license, car ownership document, credit cards or any other important document inside your car.
7. Do not forget to lock your car door and roll up the windows anytime you leave your car.
8. Always try to park in secure place with high-traffic and well-lighted area.
9. If you have to leave your car with some valet or mechanic then leave only the ignition key and make sure you are choose a reputable firm.
10. Use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) if you have to go to high theft areas. This VIN will make the theft to market your car if they stole it.
11. Always check the latest security system from your car vendor and upgrade them as soon as you can.

Last but not least….If your car is stolen, Report it to the Police immediately....don’t waste your time. Hope this will be useful for you all and Have a nice driving....Cheers.

Long Distance Driving Preparation

I use this "Long Distance Driving" term for some trip with your lovely car for over than 300 kilometers or some trip which take more than a days to accomplish. This situation happen most for someone who enjoy for watching over beautiful nature scene while driving. Long distance driving can be very full of risk if you don't prepare it well. Okay here they are some basic things to prepare before you go for long distance driving :

Check the Condition of Your Car
Do some routine check for your engine and brake. Also don’t be hesitant to check other things such as tires, windshield and lamp. If you think there’s something wrong with your car and you can’t handle it, just bring your car to the mechanic. Do some check of the engine oil, brake fluid and water radiator. If you think your car is too dirty, maybe you need to wash it too. For me personally, I don't want to look so dirty in my trip.

Make List for Important Things to Bring
Make sure you have carried some basic emergency things in your car before you start your Long Distance Driving such as First Aid Kit, Tool Set, and Communication Tool. It will be safer for you to bring some crucial spare part and fuel for your car. You might consider for bringing some food and drinking just in case you feel thirsty or hungry. Just Remember if anything can happen in Long Distance Driving. So you better be prepared well. Just bring whatever you might need as long as your car doesn’t carry excess weight.

Plan Your Trip Route Well
Prepare your map for your Long Distance Driving. Look at your map and try to make some route to your destination. Prepare more than one route because things don’t exactly run as we planned. After you decide two or more of your trip route, don’t forget to plan where you want to rest and refueling. It will be better if you have a GPS device which can help you the information about rest area, food court and fuel depot. If you do have a GPS device, just try to track your trip and don't forget to mark some important place. It can be very useful in the future.

Money, Documents and Licenses
Just don’t forget to bring some money. You don’t want to stuck in the middle of nowhere without money, do you? Also don’t forget to bring your important license and document such as driving license, vehicle license and especially your ID Card. It would be better if you used to prepare a note to write some little thing which usually miss.

If you think there still some other things useful, you can add it to the list. Thins useful things can be some personal medicine, some children equipments or anything else that can be very useful in your trip. For a Very Long Distance Driving, It would be better if you bring a person who can replace you to drive especially if you feel tired or sleepy. Last but not least...Always drive safe, Obey the traffic sign, Be responsible...and Don’t Speeding. Have a Nice Long Distance Driving...Cheers.

Honda Insight

The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda in its first generation as a three-door hatchback from model years 2000 to 2006. The original Insight employed hybrid electric engine technology, optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions. The Insight was introduced in 1999, two years after the Toyota Prius.

The Honda Insight was a subcompact hatchback 3,945 mm (155.3 in) in length with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm (94.5 in) a height of 1,355 mm (53.3 in) and a width of 1,695 mm (66.7 in). The Insight was only available as a two-seater. Only three different trims were available: a manual transmission without air-conditioning, a manual transmission with air-conditioning, and a continuously variable transmission with air-conditioning. Although produced until 2006, the only major change was the introduction of a trunk mounted, front controlled, multiple CD changer.

The gasoline engine is a 70 hp (52 kW/71 PS), 1-liter, 3-cylinder unit providing lean burn operation with an air fuel ratio that can reach 25.8 to 1 [1]. The electrical motor assist adds in another 10 kW (13 hp) when called on, and similarly provides significant deceleration when used in regenerative mode for braking. (This both improves fuel efficiency and also dramatically extends the lifetime of brakes). When the car is not moving, for example, at a stop light, the engine shuts off.

The Insight's engine won the International Engine of the Year award for 2000, and continued to hold the "Sub-1 liter" size category for the next six years. The Insight was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2001.

Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is a Hybrid Electric Mid-Size Car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. The Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and regions, with its largest markets being those of Japan and North America. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient car sold in the U.S. The UK Department for Transport also reported the Prius is tied as the third least CO2-emitting vehicle on sale in the UK.

The Toyota Prius have released 3 model over 1997 to 2008. Those 3 models are NHW10, NHW11 and the latest NHW20.

The Toyota Prius - NHW10 Model

The first Prius, model NHW10, went on sale in December 1997. It was sold only in Japan, though it has been imported privately to the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Many of these cars are now being exported as second-hand vehicles to New Zealand and other countries.

The Toyota Prius - NHW11 Model

The 2001–2003 Prius for the United States market was powered by a 1.5-liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine, a permanent magnet AC electric motor, and a 274-volt nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. In the United States, the NHW11 was the first Prius to be sold. The Prius was marketed between the smaller Echo and the larger Corolla.

The Toyota Prius - NHW20 Model

The Prius was completely redesigned into a mid-size liftback which is between the Corolla and the Camry in size. The new model is 6 inches (150 mm) longer than the previous version which has more aerodynamic body resulted. The new Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) uses an all-electric compressor for cooling. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery, the NHW20 is more powerful and more efficient than the NHW11.

4 Main Reason to Buy a Hybrid Car

Many people have the concern about global warming and oil crisis at this time. These people also wanted to take some part to solve those crises by having an Environmentally Friendly Cars or Hybrid Car. This hybrid car surely become the best option both for saving oil deposit and reduces emission gas. By reducing oil consumption this type of car absolutely give the user economic benefit while also give environmental benefit because of emission reduction. Beside all of the benefit of hybrid car, many people still think if this hybrid car is too expensive to afford. However if they just consider the advantage of hybrid car, they should not said like that. I'm trying to define some reason why we should choose hybrid car, here they are :

Finance and Economic

As we all know Hybrid car can be operated by fuel and electric power. One of the advantages of hybrid cars is that the feature called "regenerative braking". Since a hybrid car works using both electric power and fuel power, each can function by itself or conjunction, depending on which is stronger at the time of use. This means that both engines complement each other and do not simply bog one when one of them becomes weaker.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Hybrid cars are electrically operated and able to function well and consistently at any motor speed. This is a contrast aspect compare to conventional gas-powered engines, which tend to produce less power in low speed. Hybrid cars do not need to use transmissions to make their engines run at full capacity even at reduced speeds.

Ease and Convenience

Hybrid cars are part battery powered so they do not create huge holes on the pocket, compares to users of traditional cars who feel the pain of the continuing oil price increases. Most hybrid cars, particularly the ones that are made in Japan, are also more compact and lightweight, making them easier to maneuver on the road. Other models, particularly those by American and European car makers also do not deviate from the stylish designs their regular counterparts adopt, so users don't have to feel they are being left out in the style department.

Sustainability

Hybrid cars are relatively new product so the contribution over clean environment can't be seen in immediate time. Over the time in the future, maybe in the next generations of our children we will be thankfully for Hybrid Cars, for having a better healthy world.



That's it. 4 things come in my mind when I think about Hybrid Car. Perhaps there are more advantage of Hybrid Car that you can add. Enjoy your opinion....Cheers.

Hybrid Car

A hybrid car or hybrid electric vehicle is a hybrid vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with a rechargeable energy storage system. This combination was made to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle. It includes a propulsion system additional to the electric motors, to be not hampered by range from a charging unit like a battery electric vehicle.

Modern mass-produced hybrid car prolong the charge on their batteries by capturing kinetic energy via regenerative braking. Some Hybrid car also can use the internal combustion engine to generate electricity by spinning an electrical motor generator to either recharge the battery or directly feed power to an electric motor that drives the vehicle.

Many Hybrid Car reduce idle emissions by shutting down the internal combustion engine at idle and restarting it when needed as a "start-stop system". Hybrid Car engine is smaller than a non-hybrid petroleum fuel vehicle and may be run at various speeds, providing more efficiency.

Hybrid Car became widely available to the public in the late 1990s with the introduction of the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. HEVs are viewed by some automakers as a core segment of the future automotive market. Futurist magazine recently included hybrid electric vehicles as cars of the near future.

Automotive hybrid technology became successful in the 1990s when the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius became available. These vehicles have a direct linkage from the ICE to the driven wheels, so the engine can provide acceleration power.

The Prius has been in high demand since 2004. Newer designs have more conventional appearance and are less expensive, often appearing and performing identically to their non-hybrid counterparts while delivering 40% better fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic Hybrid appears identical to the non-hybrid version, for instance, but delivers about 50 mpg–U.S. (4.7 L/100 km / 60.1 mpg–imp). The redesigned 2004 Toyota Prius improved passenger room, cargo area, and power output, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The Honda Insight, while not matching the demand of the Prius, stopped being produced after 2006 and has a devoted base of owners. In 2004, Honda also released a hybrid version of the Accord but discontinued it in 2007 citing disappointing sales.

Things To Do For Your First Car

Almost everybody loves car. Everybody wants to have a car. In fact almost everybody save their income just for buying their first car. Some other alternative is by having car loan or car credit. Finally! After some hard working and saving money for some month, you can buy your first car. This is the best moment everybody waiting for, to buy and proudly driving their new car. So, what should you do next? What should you do with your new car? What should you do before start to drive your car? Before you drive your newly first car, there are a few things to be notice especially for a car owner newbie - from some automotive aspect to financial insurance aspect. You have to learn it, know it and keep in your mind while you drive.

First thing to do when you have a new car is get insurance for your car.

This is the most basic and lawful thing to do for car owner. In most country, there are several consequences if you can’t afford an insurance policy for your car such as driving license suspension and fines. In some cases it may cause jail for you. You don’t want to let your car alone in the garage while you spend your time in jail, don’t you?

Always check you safety device in your new car.

Spend a few minutes to check your new car safety device before you do anything else. First and always, check you car brake system then check another safety devices such as seat belts and airbags. If you feel there’s something wrong about your car safety devices, then you should bring it to auto repair to fix them.

Safety always comes First.

Keep in your mind that your safety while driving is always above everything. Do not push your accelerate pedal level to the floor. If you drive recklessly, you’re not only put yourself in danger but you also put everyone else in danger. I you really want to enjoy your new car then you have to start driving safely.

Know your limits and capabilities.

Always try to deeply understand and know you limit or capabilities. For example if have some problems with your car bug you’re not a mechanic then you must not try to fix your car by yourself. Just put your car in the hand of mechanic and let him/her run the diagnostic of your car.

Do not underestimate any problem you have with your car.

If you feel there’s something wrong with your car then you have to fix it immediately. A minor problem can turn into a very big problem in you don’t fix it immediately. Your car is a complicated engineering system with every part of the system has their function. If one simple part fail, the car may not run well and this could cause you an accident.

Be discipline and responsible for yourself.

Having your own car not only give you a freedom to drive wherever you like but also give you a huge responsibility both for you and others around you.

That’s it…a simple guide for first timer car owner. Hope this will bring you a benefit. Have a nice and safety driving…Cheers!!

Fuel Saving Tips

The increase of oil price all over the world has forced us to be more efficient in oil use especially for our car. In fact the oil price is still rising until today. There are few things we can do regarded oil fuel efficiency such as :

Just stop use your vehicle and start to walk or ride a bike for your transportation. Maybe you will say it is nuts to stop driving but this maybe one of the best solution. With walking on foot or take a bike for transportation, you have done two good things both for earth environment and also your health.

Replace your car with Hybrid Car because this kind of car will need less fuel than your general car. Again maybe this is nuts cause we all know if Hybrid Car is expensive today. Well maybe few years later this Hybrid Car will cost less money, who knows…

Use mass transportation. Well this maybe better solution than the first two. By taking mass transportation such as busses or trains we can save some our money we use for oil fuel. But off course not everyone likes to go with busses or trains.


Changing your driving behaviors is the most reasonable option Change you driving behaviors is the easiest way for saving some fuel with your car. It also can be done right now and you will surprise with the result. This is also the cheapest way to do without any necessary buy anything new and really stop wasting your money.

Driving Behaviors which give us benefit for saving fuel are :

1. Avoid Unnecessary Idle of your car. Simple and yet so useful, just don’t turn your car on when you don’t need it. Turn your car off while you do anything else and you will save some fuel.
2. Don’t Carry Excess Weight. The heavier the car will cost you more fuel to carry. Just bring the most important thing you will need or your car and leave unused things at home.
3. Drive Smoothly, Slowly and Carefully. Do not speeding, just drive your car normally and you can save a lot of fuel. Speeding will also make you do some heavy braking; this will increase your fuel consumption.
4. Use The Proper Gear. Use low gear only when you start drive then uses the higher gear when you drive on constant speed. Do not use low gear for high speed because you will waste your fuel.
5. Maintenance Your Car Regularly. Some car manufacturer will recommend car maintenance for certain period. Just follow the instruction so your car will be maintained well. As we all know that well maintained car will also have high efficiency to operate and surely your fuel consumption will also efficient.
6. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated. This simple thing will be great for fuel efficiency and also increase your safety driving. Uninfalted tires will make your car to have more drag friction and this will use more fuel for your car to move.
7. Use The Cruise Control. Use this thing can greatly save your fuel usage. Use this option when you drive on flat and steady road. Skip this option if you drive on the hilly area.

Well that is some basic knowledge for saving your fuel usage. If you think a little bit more, by doing all those things you will also give some contribution for saving our beloved planet. Have a nice try….Cheers

Things to Do When You Have a Car Accident

I'm really sure if nobody want to have a car accident. When you do have a car accident, what do you think you can do??

Well maybe these things below are the most basic tips (in case) you really had a car accident.

1. Always prepare for the worst. Make sure you have carried your emergency kit and first aid on your car as well as some notes or pocket camera for documentation of your accident.
2. Make sure your communication tool such as cellphone work well when you start to drive. Better be prepared for the worst such as carry some emergency flares or whistler.
3. Prepare some emergency phone number such as hospital,If you do have an accident, you better be stoped and don't keep drive your car because it can be considered as hit and run.
4. After you hit someone's car or being hit by someone's car, if you still awake anf your car still can move then you should move your car into safe area before you do anything else.
5. Move another people who get involved in accident to safe area and check if any of them getting injured.
6. Use you emergency tool and first aid kit to help other then use your communication tool to call for help.
7. Call the authorities such as police department and always tell them the truth about the accident. Just follow the procedure and instuction given by the police officer and make sure to write down the police officer's name.
8. Do not agree to pay for damages or sign any paper except a traffic ticket until you check with your insurance company or lawyer.
9. Take some documentary if you can do that. Take some picture of the accident, cars damage, place of accident and any other picture that you can use to claim your car insurance. Keep watching the traffict while you take some picture for documentary.
10. Gather as many information as possible related with name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, driver license number and license plate number for the driver and the owner of each vehicle. Try to get some witness information if there's any.
11. Call your insurance company immediately after the accident and don't forget to send them a written notice as soon as possible. The notice should include the time, place and circumstances of the accident.
12. If you or your family get hurt, Call an attorney who is experienced in accident cases . Ask them all the question related to the car accident.

That's it...

Well maybe those things above are not enough but still those are the most important things to do when you have a car accident. The key is Always be Prepared for the Worst!

Sometimes preventive action is the best way to avoid accident. We better be careful when we drive...Cheers