Say goodbye to CDs, tape decks, and, now, the beloved AUX cord. Bluetooth has taken over the next generation of car speakers. The simple, easy to use capability pairs exceptionally well with driving your car. No more fidgeting with tape decks, making sure CDs aren’t scratched, and untangling that AUX cord. By simply sitting in your car, you can have access to Spotify, Pandora, and phone calls. Using your Bluetooth to make calls will keep you out of a NYS defensive driving course.

Except it’s not as good as it sounds.

Setting up your car’s Bluetooth system is a treacherous task. It has led to the downfall of extremely intelligent people. This is not an easy feat. That’s why we’ve assembled the most skilled Bluetooth specialists around the world to create a step-by-step guide on how to enable your car’s Bluetooth. Unfortunately, one of the team’s specialists didn’t make it back alive.

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However, this may have been a case where people were so busy figuring out if they could that they never bothered to ask if they should. Flying cars are a very dangerous idea, and here are a few reasons why.

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When so much joy and passion is built into one device, it deserves its own holiday. Just when you thought there couldn’t be anymore excruciatingly, specific holidays, there’s one more that’s rearing its magical headlights. May 12th is devoted to every car’s favorite measuring tool: the odometer.

Give your car an oil change and rotate its tires to show your appreciation for your odometer. While you’re at it, snap a pic of it to show off all those miles you’ve racked up over the years. There’s endless ways to celebrate Odometer Day.

Since you’re clearing the dust off your dashboard to get a closer look at that mile measurer, pull up a chair and listen to a heartwarming tale behind Odometer Day. It’s a story that’s been passed down through generations, and it’s as old as time itself. Well, as old as 1698 at least.

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One of the most enjoyable aspects of owning a car is adding your favorite accessories. Below we list some of the most popular car items for both drivers and passengers.

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These days, we can’t imagine driving even to the corner store without listening to either a channel on the AM/FM signal that comes through our car’s antenna or the bevy of satellite radio channels that are available.

But car radios weren’t always such a luxury. In fact, when car radios first hit the scene in the 1920s, they weren’t only expensive, but they were somewhat of an inconvenience. Yes, the first car radios appeared in Chevrolet cars – and they were so big that they barely even fit into the car when you accounted for the size of their speakers, antennas and batteries.

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In the current technology age, CA drivers have struggled to stay away from our cell phone screens, even for the smallest amount of time, including while we are driving. In the past decade, a few laws have been created to limit the use of cell phones while driving, in order to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. Current traffic laws in California require that individual’s use hands-free means, such as a Bluetooth device, headphones, or speakerphone, while talking on their cell phone. In addition, they prohibit individuals from texting while driving, including opening/reading incoming texts and composing/sending outgoing texts. These measures had been created in order to prevent distracted driving and un-needed car crashes.

Governor Jerry Brown has taken measures to broaden the restrictions on cell phone use while driving, since cell phone capabilities have expanded and become more sophisticated since the original laws were created and further restrictions are needed to limit distracted driving. The new bill that Governor Brown signed back in September goes into affect on January 1, 2017 and expands on the existing laws, encompassing other distracting activities, such as taking pictures, streaming videos, or checking their Instagram. The new bill prohibits the use of a cell phone for any sort of activity while driving, unless the cell phone is in a hands free mode. It will be completely illegal to hold and operate any sort of electronic device (including both smartphones and GPS devices) while driving. If individuals need to use their cell phone while driving for any purpose, they must follow a certain set of restrictions.

Firstly, the cell phone must be mounted to the vehicle, either on the dashboard, center console, or in the left lower corner of the front windshield. The cell phone cannot be mounted anywhere that either impairs the driver’s view of the road or blocks the possible deployment of airbags, in case of a crash.

Secondly, if the driver must use their cell phone for any reason, the individual must use hands free technology, such as Bluetooth or the phone/car’s voice command function. If the individual must touch their phone’s screen for any reason, they are only allowed to do a single tap or swipe of their finger. In addition, only drivers over the age of 18 years old are allowed to use their phones under these hands free restrictions. Individuals under the age of 18 years old are not allowed to use their cell phones at all.

If an individual is caught using their cell phone while driving, a police officer may pull them over and issue a ticket. The base fine for an individual’s first violation is $20 and for every violation thereafter would be $50 each.

With all of this being said, please keep in mind that these laws are not meant to punish you, but rather to keep you, the other drivers on the road, and the pedestrians on the street safe. If you are going somewhere new, please make sure to set up your GPS before you leave the house and if you need to skip to the next song on your phone, make sure that you do so with only one tap and don’t take your eyes off of the road. In addition, no selfies or updating your social media accounts until you get where you are going. Distracted driving can lead to car crashes and even death, so it is important to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road!

• Guidelines and steps for applying for a new California Driver’s License for teens – Read more at Applying for a New California Driver’s License (For Teens).

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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could zoom around town in one of those futuristic vehicles featured in popular science fiction thrillers and comic books? Plenty of people thought we would have flying cars by this point in time. Though we can’t yet traverse the sky in our own floating vehicles (unless you count airplanes), our favorite fictional characters have certainly been traveling from point A to point B with considerable style and speed. Without further adieu, here are the coolest, top fictional vehicles from worlds created by our top artists and writers.

The Gadgetmobile

Though the Inspector Gadget cartoon series only lasted a couple years, it is quite memorable. Ask anyone who grew up in the early to mid-1980s about this series and he will likely remember Inspector Gadget’s Gadgetmobile. Perhaps the most accessorized fictional vehicle ever created, the Gadgetmobile could do just about anything. It had rockets, an ejection button, the ability to fire sharp tacks onto the road, extendable wheels and so much more. Perhaps the coolest aspect of the Gadgetmobile was the fact that each of its features was voice-operated.

Kitt

Anyone who experienced the 1980s certainly remembers David Hasselhoff’s amazing vehicle in the Knight Rider television series. Known as KITT, this sweet ride was named after the popular series’ original moniker: Knight Industries Two Thousand. KITT could seemingly do it all, from interacting through voice technology to protecting Hasselhoff’s character from danger. KITT is the perfect example of what today’s autonomous vehicle creators envision in a futuristic automobile. KITT could process information with lighting quick speed, observe its surroundings, take over driving responsibilities and even make use of a grappling hook.

The Batmobile

Featured in comic books, cartoons and movies, the Batmobile is one of the coolest superhero vehicles ever created. The all-black Batmobile is equipped with an array of high-tech equipment including spiked wheels, jet engines and even a slide-out motorcycle. The Batmobile really is the perfect combination of a muscle car mixed with advanced weaponry and specialized gadgets. Some fans have gone as far as modifying their own sports cars to resemble the Dark Knight’s unique ride.

Christine

If you have read Stephen King’s novel Christine, you were probably awe-struck by the vehicle at the center of the story. The 1958 Plymouth Fury purchased by Arnold Cunningham turned out to be anything but a regular vehicle. Dubbed “Christine”, the car certainly had a mind of its own. It locked occupants inside, sprayed noxious exhaust fumes and generally wreaked havoc on anyone in its way.

The Master Cycle

If you haven’t yet played Mario Kart 8, you are missing out on what is being called the most enjoyable racing video game ever made. The Master Cycle was made available in a downloadable content pack following the game’s release. Its front end is a protruding horse neck and face while the body is partially covered by Link’s signature shield. Give the Master Cycle a chance and you won’t be disappointed. Hop online for some worldwide racing and you will undoubtedly spot plenty of players riding along on this powerful and sleek motorcycle.

The DeLorean

Just about everyone has seen or heard of the Back To The Future movie series. Doc Brown turned a seemingly normal DeLorean into a time traveling vehicle that he and Marty McFly used to transition between periods of history as well as the future. The DeLorean’s time travel abilities hinged on a doctored flux capacitor that allowed the vehicle to reach the rate of speed necessary to travel through time. The vehicle certainly had aesthetic appeal thanks to its unique roof-connected doors that opened upwards rather than outwards.

What is YOUR favorite fictional ride? Let us know 😉

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Maybach Exelero

Jay Z tops the list of expensive celebrity cars with his black Maybach Exelero. Maybach is known for being a high-end car, but there are many reasons that this car is more expensive than your typical car. First, it is a one-of-a-kind car. It was designed specifically to showcase a German tire company’s tires. However, its sleek design appealed to a producer who featured the car in a long running German show called “Cobra 11.” From there, the rapper Birdman bought the car. Jay Z eventually bought the car from him for $8 million dollars and featured it in a couple of his music videos… which has further increased the value.

Golden Bugatti Veyron

Rap artist Flo Rida bought a 1.7 million dollar Bugatti Veyron and then further personalized it. At first, he invested in a chrome finish. Even the rims were painted chrome. But that just wasn’t flashy enough for him so he stepped up his game and went for the gold chrome. He coated the car in gold. It is also rumored to have 24 karat gold rims on it. It is estimated that the cost of the car and the makeover combined cost him 2.7 million dollars. However, while some people love the flashy gold car, others find it tacky. We will let you be the judge of that.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Despite having filed bankruptcy, 50 Cent still manages to have one of the highest costing sports cars on the list. He has a Lamborghini Gallardo that is worth an estimated $2 million dollars. 50 Cent owns the The LP550-2 Super Trofeo version of the car, which was designed specifically for the Hong Kong market. The car is rare, and importing it in to the United States makes it even more rare. There were rumors that he was trying to sell off the car during his bankruptcy proceedings, but he still has the car. But for the right price, maybe you could take it off of his hands.

Porsche 959

Jerry Seinfeld is known for being an avid automobile collector. And with an estimated net worth of over $800,000,000, he can afford the most expensive cars on the planet. However, while he doesn’t have cars that match up to the million dollar price tags that some rap artists car’s cost, his Porsche 959 comes close. This rare sports car has an estimated $700,00-$800,000 value, which is nothing to balk at for us regular people.

Do you think each car matches it’s owner’s personality? How about: out of the four men listed above, which ones do you think got pulled over for speeding? We know that Jay Z and Seinfeld have been caught driving over the speed limit, but couldn’t find proof illegal hightailing from the other two.

Even though celebrities may be able to drive desirable cars they still have to go through the same undesirable experience of dealing with traffic citations. Luckily, there are many online traffic schools that make the experience easier and more fun. Your favorite stars have to take the same CA traffic school that you do to help dismiss their tickets. It will take points off of any CA driver’s driving record and also stop an increase in auto insurance rates. Look into other ways to save on your insurance and who knows, maybe you’ll put enough money aside so you can purchase your own dream car one day.

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The automobile industry is experiencing a golden age of technology with a never-ending list of new gadgets and devices that make driving more efficient, convenient, safer, and just plain cooler than it was a few years ago. From electric cars that require no gas and driverless cars that require no driver, to cars that will stop without touching the brake and cars that can parallel park without breaking a sweat, the cars of the future are no longer fantasy. While most of these new technologies will become standard on new vehicles, what about that old clunker you drive? Not to worry, modern technology is so advanced now, it can even make your dumb old car act like a smart new car, with the click of a little device known as the OBD-II.

Help Me OBD-II, You’re My Only Hope

You may not know it, but your car is actually smarter than you think. Since 1996, all cars built and sold in the U.S. have been required to have an On-Board Diagnostic system called the OBD-II. This electronic system gives mechanics complete control over your car’s engine, chassis, accessories, and diagnostic functions. Originally introduced to make sure a car’s emissions met FDA standards, it was required by the government to have a universal port that any technician could easily access with the right equipment. Now that society has caught up with technology, these ports have opened up a whole new world of gadgets that can use on any car and easily accessed by consumers. Your dumb old car has just been sitting there waiting for its full potential to be finally realized!

Say Goodbye, Check Engine Light

It used to be that only your mechanic could make that annoying check engine light go away. He would just plug in a diagnostic tool and then count the money he was making with the time you thought it took him to figure out the problem. Shameful! Well, today is the day you take back the power because you too can diagnose your car’s problems with the touch of a button. By plugging a small OBD-II device into the port, it can do the same diagnostic tests your mechanic used to do. These devices, like the one made by can do all that and more, including direct you to the nearest gas station when your fuel tank is low, track mileage for work-related trips, remember where you parked, and call for help if you are in an accident.

The Death of Road Trip Bonding

Remember the days when family road trips meant suffering through hours of bonding with your annoying siblings by sharing in sing-alongs, playing I-spy games, and actually talking to each other? Well, those days are gone now that you can turn your old car into a wireless wonder wagon! Delphi Connect plugs into your OBD-II and can turn your car into a 4G LTE mobile hotspot where you can connect up to five Wi-Fi devices, such as laptops and tablets. Who needs 20 Questions when you can binge watch 20 episodes of your favorite streaming show?

Ruining Your Teen’s Life from the Comfort of Your Home

Teen safety tracking devices have been on the market for several years now. Companies like MotoSafety plug into your OBD-II port to track bad driving habits, monitor their whereabouts, send an alert if they drive outside a designated area, and will even let you know if they are doing donuts in the school parking lot. Spying on your kids has never been easier! But what about those unsafe texting habits? Well, companies like Scosche have you covered with a device that blocks cell signals and prevents devices from sending or receiving texts, calls, or emails while the vehicle is in motion. Sorry millennials, the good old days of engaging in unsafe behaviors, like your parents got to enjoy, are now a thing of the past!

The Smartest Move of All

Of course, all the gadgets in the world do not compare to having a smart driver in the car. One of the best things you can do to make your dumb car smarter is to complete a defensive driving course to learn better driving habits. If you decide to enroll in traffic school voluntarily, your car insurance provider might award you with a safe driver discount. Now that sounds smart!

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