Hot Driving & Safety How-Tos
How To: Spin a motorcycle
In this video, Anita shows you how to properly rotate or spin motorcycle (a 2007 Suzuki Gsxr600) on its kickstand.
How To: Ride a motorcycle with a passenger
Here are some tips on how to ride a motorcycle safely with a passenger.
How To: Put on a motorcycle helmet
Justin shows you how to properly put on a motorcycle helmet.
How To: Ride a motorcycle properly
Learn how to ride a motorcycle safely. The bike in the video is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple.
How To: Remove and install the Arai helmet face shield
This is a tutorial video from Arai helmet company on removing and installing the face shield on Arai helmets.
How To: Change the Arai Helmet Shield
This video provides a tutorial on how to change the ARAI helmet shield. In this video the helmet will be completely disassembled and put back together.
How To: Operate a Simplicity 3112V hydraulic lift tractor
This video will teach you how to operate a Simplicity 3112v light agricultural tractor.
How To: Operate a Semi-Auto Quad ATV
This video provides a tutorial on how you can operate a Semi-Auto Quad ATV. The quad used in this movie is a Kawasaki Bayou 250cc 2wd.
How To: Find the right motorcycle for your body type
Expert advice from Dan Johnson of Midwest Motorcycle on things to keep in mind when selecting and fitting a motorcycle for your body type.
How To: Ride a Segway
Chris Harrison teaches how to ride a Segway. Ride a Segway.
How To: Pop a wheelie on a motorcycle or sportbike
See how to pull a wheelie on your motorbike in this MCN video. Your sport sbike will have just as much fun as you will. Pop a wheelie on a motorcycle or sportbike.
How To: Drive an eighteen-wheeler truck with these safety tips
Trucker Steve takes some time out to show those interested in driving a semi truck or big rig how to make proper weight adjustments safely. Enjoy.
How To: Drive an eighteen-wheeler truck
Learn more about trucking or how to drive a semi with a professional driver and teacher in the American trucking industry. Also, don't forget to drink plenty of water and juice and try to stay away from the soda.
How To: Drive a manual transmission car
Stick shift. Stick shift. Stick shift!
How To: Drive your car really, really fast
Are you a fan of the TV show "Top Gear"? How can "The Stig" drive really, really fast, while Jeremy drives really, really slow.
How To: Drive a stick shift car and start it on a hill
This tutorial explains how to drive a stick shift (manual) car and also goes over how to start the car and start driving on an uphill.
How To: Use advanced driving techniques
This video shows drivers how to apply more advanced driving techniques often done in racing, on the street. The hard launch technique should only be used when driving low horsepower, low torque vehicles. You'll also learn about rev matching and more.
How To: Start a 1930 Hot Rod Surf Ford Model A hot rod
Instructions for 'How To Start' the 1930 Hot Rod Surf Ford Model A hot rod. Remember to disconnect the battery terminal when the car is not running. This is a specialized vehicle, but if you happen to buy one you may find this helpful.
How To: Shift an 18 speed semi truck
Learn how to shift an 18 speed semi truck.
How To: Shift a Mack B model truck
This video shows you how to shift a Mack B model truck.
How To: Parallel park (Lesson starts at 1:38)
This video shows you how to parallel park from an enthusiastic MR2 owner. The tutorial starts at 1 minute 38 seconds.
How To: Max out your MPG & save gas
Gas is over $4.00 a gallon all over San Francisco, so this video is all about proven methods to get more MPG from your car, from changing the air filter to giving up on using your brakes.
How To: Drive a motorhome
Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing gives you a driving lesson behind the wheel of a 40 Country Coach motorhome.
How To: Use a multi-meter to test RV site amp service
Professor of RVing, Jim Twamley shows you how to use your multi-meter to test your RV site 50 amp service and make sure your power supply is on and working properly.
How To: Drive a stick shift car
More power and better gas mileage are just two of the reasons you might want to learn how to drive a stick shift.
How To: Drive in the mud (the right way & the wrong way)
Land Rover Magazine journalist, Mark Saville, gets some expert off-road driving instruction from Ed Cobley about how to tackle various muddy conditions.
How To: Use ratchet straps with twisted snap hooks
See how to use a 1-1/2 inch x 15 ft. long 4,000 pound ratchet strap assembly with the twisted snap hooks. This device is intended for anybody carrying a heavy cargo load on their trailer or flat bed pickup truck.
How To: Use a car tie-down with adjustable axle strap
This is a 2 inch by 8 foot long, 10,000 pound rated tie down with a built in axle strap. In this video you'll learn how to use it properly to protect your axle and secure the vehicle.
How To: Use ratchet tie down straps
This video shows you how to properly use ratchet tie down straps. It would be a good idea to keep these in the back of your truck or your car to tie down stuff.
How To: Use an Erickson retractable ratchet strap
This video shows you how to use a 1" x 10', 900 pound rated retractable ratchet strap from Erikson manufacturing.
How To: Use the master lock 2 5/16 Inch trailer coupler lock
See how to use a master lock 2 5/16 inch trailer coupler lock. The video starts off by showing you the actual locking mechanism itself. It has three positions, one obviously has a lock position, the second is the unlock position and the middle position here is the ratchet position.
How To: Use a Gorilla Guard 2 inch trailer coupler lock
The Gorilla Guard 2 inch trailer coupler lock surrounds your coupler keeping it safe from burglary. We'll show you the operation of this lock, it's pretty simple with a unique key.
How To: Use a Tow Ready Gorilla Guard trailer coupler lock
The Gorilla Guard trailer coupler lock (part # 63229 from Tow Ready is covered in this video. This is a trailer lock that fits common 1 7/8 couplers. This video shows you the operation of this lock
How To: Use a Pro Tech deadbolt trailer hitch lock
This video shows you how to use part # 7681, the pro tech hitch lock for 2 inch receiver trailer hitches.
How To: Use the Flush Mount Deadbolt trailer hitch lock
The Flush Mount Deadbolt trailer hitch lock is a deadbolt hitch lock for all class 2 receiver hitches, and it uses a 5/8 diameter pin. We'll show you the operation of this lock.
How To: Assemble and use a Thule Snug Tite hitch lock
The Thule Snug Tite hitch lock is for carrier to receiver security. This video shows you how it assembles first, then how the lock is applied to a bicycle rack.
How To: Use a Guardian Industries fifth wheel kingpin lock
Watch and learn how to install and use a Guardian Industries fifth wheel kingpin trailer lock
How To: Use a butterfly style trailer coupler lock
This video show you the operation of a butterfly style trailer coupler lock, it's pretty easy. The key goes in and it works like a screwdriver. This particular model is the Tow Ready coupler lock.
How To: Use a master lock trailer trigger style coupler lock
This trailer coupler lock from Mastker Lock is a simple to use lock, it's intended for trigger style coupler latches that have about a half inch span at the most. This video shows you how to use it.
How To: Use a Master Lock Universal Trailer Coupler Lock
The Master Lock universal trailer coupler lock is a simple device really, the key locks and unlocks it, when you unlock it the slide comes out where the ball would be in the coupler. When you want to lock back on to the coupler you push it back as far as you can and turn the key and it won't go anywhere. This video shows you how it works with few different couplers.