There are certain wives tales that we all believe about driving, and some of them can be expensive to live by! If you are worried that you have been misinformed about important vehicle facts like oil changes and the safety of making hands-free phone calls, then read on! We’ll tell you about three of the most popular driving myths you’ve believed your whole life, and you can let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Three Popular Driving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe Anymore

Myth 1: Red cars get pulled over more often

Common sense helps us understand and believe this myth, but it simply isn’t true! Police are just as likely to pull over vehicles of any color. However, more sports cars are pulled over than other vehicles, and more sports cars are red than other vehicles. This comes down to the drivers’ habits. Those who drive fast cars are more likely to speed, and therefore get pulled over more often.

Myth 2: Warming up your car before driving

If you drive a vehicle that is less than 10 years old, then there is a good chance that you need to do very little warming of your engine before hitting the road. Newer engines are made to warm up more quickly as you begin driving, so it is merely a waste of fuel to allow your vehicle to sit in the driveway idling for a long time before getting in!

Myth 3: Fill your car with premium fuel every once in a while

There is a myth that filling your vehicle with premium fuel every once in a while will help to clean out the engine and keep things running more smoothly. However, all fuel grades are required to have the detergents and cleaning capability that the premium fuel has. In fact, putting premium fuel in your engine will not to anything to improve the performance. Your vehicle was made to run a certain grade of fuel, and it’s always best to stick to that when filling up.

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