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Driving on the highway for the first time can be a stressful experience. On the highway, you'll encounter a lot of vehicles driving at high speeds, which can make many new and inexperienced drivers nervous. Of course, there's nothing like doing something for yourself, but reading up on how to drive on the highway can help you prepare so that you know what to expect. Here are some tips that should relieve some of your fears about highway driving. 1. Plan Ahead Before you head out to take a drive on the highway, you'll want to have a plan. It's important that you don't go out at peak traffic times. Going in the morning before or after most people in your area go to work or late in the day just before people are heading home is a good idea. However, you also want to go out during the day when the lighting is best. It's never easy to drive on the highway in bad weather, so if you're already nervous about it, make sure the weather is going to be nice the day you plan to drive. 2. Take a Passenger Although having several passengers in your vehicle can be a distraction, taking an experienced driver with you when you drive on the highway isn't a bad idea. When you pull onto the highway, there are going to be more cars traveling at higher speeds than on city streets. Having another set of eyes to help you look around and alert you to dangers is beneficial. Choose someone who won't make you more nervous behind the wheel, and let them know you'd like them to be alert and help you while you practice this new skill. 3. Merge With Caution As you take the on-ramp that lets you merge into highway traffic, use extra caution. Getting on and off the highway can be the most challenging part of the entire experience. You'll be picking up speed as you try to weave into the flow of cars that are already cruising at speed. If the lane ahead also leads to an off-ramp, cars will be getting into your lane to exit the highway. Be extra vigilant during this part, watching for cars that are changing lanes and slowing down ahead of and behind you. 4. Check Your Blind Spots Keep an eye on your blind spots as you merge into highway traffic. You should never merge onto the highway without looking in your rearview and side mirrors as well as looking over your shoulder. Many cars have a blind-spot monitor as a safety features these days, but this is no safeguard from checking the lane yourself. 5. Practice, Practice, Practice We've all heard the saying that practice makes perfect, and this holds true with highway driving, too. The more you challenge yourself to get out there and do it, the better and more comfortable you'll get with it. Take on the highway and learn to drive with confidence, and you might discover just how much you like being behind the wheel. If you keep these tips in mind before you head out on the highway, you'll enjoy the experience a whole lot more. Image via Pixabay

Chevrolet has recently released its all-new Trailblazer design. As a Chevy fan, you've probably been anticipating the SUV's arrival. Well, we can assure you it's worth the wait. Here are a few things you can expect from the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Sporty Design Chevy has done an excellent job of bringing the Trailblazer into modern times with sleek lines and color contrasting roof rails. And thanks to its sporty design, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer will turn heads on your next road-trip adventure. An available panoramic sunroof also adds to its adventurous vibe. One of the Trailblazer's trim levels, the RS, offers high-performance thrills similar to the Chevrolet Camaro it draws inspiration from. The Trailblazer also features a Camaro-like sloping front end with distinct lines throughout the exterior body. The other trim levels are more like the Chevrolet Blazer — although each features a distinctive profile. The Trailblazer is slightly smaller, making it more maneuverable. Thrilling Performance The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer boasts the power and performance capabilities to take you anywhere, whether that is downtown or on a weekend road trip. And with three drive modes, the SUV can conquer every road type. Alternate between Normal, All-Wheel Drive, and Sport drive modes to draw optimum balance and handling from your car. While the Trailblazer comes standard with front-wheel drive, you can also opt for the all-wheel-drive option. Every model with the FWD has a special Snow drive mode in place of all-wheel drive. Spacious Cabin Need to take the family camping or have a lot of cargo to transport? Then, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer can easily handle it all. Comfortably seat up to five passengers in this SUV, or drop down the 40/60 seats for a maximum of 54.4 cubic feet of cargo space. An available hands-free liftgate also makes it easier to access your cargo. What's more, the spacious interior enhances your comfort with supportive leather seats, automatic climate control, and a user-friendly audio system. Intuitive Technologies The upgraded technologies in the Chevrolet Trailblazer will keep you connected on the road. With its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, you can sync your smartphone to the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system. The wireless charging pad will keep your gadgets charged for the trip. Adaptive cruise control also provides you with an effortless drive as it adjusts your speed based on current road conditions and traffic. Reliable Safety Thanks to a premium system like Chevy Safety Assist on the Trailblazer, you can expect a safe ride in this SUV. Standard features include forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and IntelliBeam auto high-beam assist. Chevrolet also offers a long list of upgradable safety features, such as a lane change alert with side blind zone alert and a rear cross-traffic alert. The SUV also comes with Teen Driver technologies, helping you keep your teen driver safe on the road. If you're in the market for a stylish yet road-ready subcompact SUV, then you will definitely want to consider the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Come by Paradise Chevrolet today to check out the all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer. Image via Chevrolet

Are you looking for an all-electric vehicle that's fun to drive in addition to being safe and comfortable? Well, look no further than the 2020 Chevy Bolt. It comes loaded with features and can take you farther than ever before on a single charge. Read on to find out if the 2020 Bolt is a good fit for your eco-friendly lifestyle. Technology Staying connected is important no matter where you are, and when you drive the 2020 Chevy Bolt, you'll have no problem keeping up with your busy life. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration allow you to connect your smartphone to your car so you can access all your favorite and useful apps through the 10.2-inch color touch screen. An available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot lets your passengers use the internet to shop, listen to music, and more all while you're on the road. You can also customize the information that's displayed on your driver information cluster display. Roomy Interior This compact car is surprisingly roomy on the inside, making it comfortable even on long trips. Up front, you'll have 37.9 inches of headroom and 41.6 inches of legroom. Your back-seat passengers will enjoy 37.9 inches of headroom and 36.5 inches of legroom. For your gear, there's a total of 16.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear, which isn't bad for a compact car. However, when you fold down the rear seat, the cargo capacity increases to 56.6 cubic feet. Standard on the Premier trim is a false cargo floor that will give you even more storage space. Motor and Charging The electric drive unit that powers the 2020 Bolt produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and it can easily get the car up to speed when you need it to. With electronic precision shift, this all-electric vehicle will glide through the gears unnoticeably. There are three options when it comes to charging for the Chevy Bolt: basic, fast, and super fast. The basic option is standard and comes with a 120-volt portable charging cord. It will net you about four hours of drive time per hour it's charging. The other two options are available for any trim level. You can have a 240-volt charging unit professionally installed in your home which will get you 25 miles of drive time per hour the Bolt is charging. If you prefer the super fast charging method, you can go to a public DC charging station. This will allow you to get up to 100 miles of driving range for only 30 minutes of charging time. Safety and Security You don't have to sacrifice safety for efficiency with the 2020 Bolt. An HD rearview camera helps you see what's behind you when you're backing up. Available safety features include forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist. The lane-keeping system will alert you if you start to drift out of your lane without using your turn signal, while the lane change alert with side blind zone alert makes changing lanes a breeze.  Come into Paradise Chevrolet and find out more about the all-electric Chevy Bolt. We'd love to take you for a test drive. Image via Chevrolet