If you’ve been on  a job interview at any point in your life–which I used to do before I discovered writing as a career option–then you know how tough it can be to even get there.  Driving in a suit jacket isn’t exactly easy, and the compression of the driver’s seat doesn’t make it any easier.

Well, now there’s a car gadget that costs just ten dollars but will go a long way toward keeping your jacket looking crisp and sharp–the Maxsa  Double Hanger.

It’s basically just a compact coat hanger with two hooks, made out of plastic, which as you know can be extremely strong if it’s used right, and in this case it looks to be.

Of course, it’s not just limited to keeping your jacket in good shape–you can hang anything else you like from there.  Get some extra cargo room by using some of the dead space above your back seat.  Hang your hat.  Whatever!

It’s a smart little invention whose time has most definitely come.

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Judging from the sheer number of people I’ve seen on their cell phones while driving, you might do well to file this one under the hypocrisy department.  But then, I suppose it’s a whole different beastie in its way–ninety percent of Americans believe that texting while driving is a bad idea.

But only eight percent think it’s okay–it’s surprising there’s such a small percentage without an opinion one way or the other.  There’s slightly more support for this idea with the eighteen to twenty nine year old set, but even here, it’s still slight.  Only sixteen percent of that demographic believes that texting while driving is a bad idea, and that in and of itself is amazing.

There IS a margin of error here, but it’s only plus or minus three percent.  So assuming maximum error really doesn’t distract from the sheer overwhelming support this issue generates.

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We’ve seen Ferrari’s 458 Italia in numerous spy shots and a promo video but what we haven’t seen is the actual car driving on the road. Luckily, a YouTube user by the name of Marchettino has taken a 2 minute long video of the vehicle driving around which we’ve included for you above.

This will have to hold you over until Ferrari officially unveils the car at this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. As always, we’ll keep you updated on any happenings regarding the car.

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Here’s something that is ridiculously obvious but still needed some official study to make it official: Texting while driving will increase the likeliness that you will get into a crash.

This study comes to us from the Virgina Tech Transportation Institute that suggests texting while driving will increase your chance of crashing by 23x. To put this into perspective, the NHTSA says that driving while on the phone or with a .08 blood-alcohol level only increases your chance of a crash by 4x.

This really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone as when you’re texting your eyes are situated on the handset rather than the road for prolonged periods. The bad news is that this will be extremely hard to police as those who text usually keep the phone in their laps or otherwise out of view from those looking into the car.

Read (New York Times)

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We all know that using our mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited by law these days and apparently the need for cell phone accessories like a hands-free kit can be a big help. Just in case you don’t have one yet, check out this new one from Jabra, the SP200 Speakerphone.

Requiring no installation, the Jabra SP200 easily attaches to a car visor and connects to mobile phones via Bluetooth wireless technology. The speakerphone features one large and easily accessible control button, a volume wheel, and a dedicated on/off switch, allowing users to control calls effortlessly. Sound quality is delivered through a powerful speaker, combining microphone performance and DSP technology to reduce background noise.

The Jabra SP200 is a versatile device that can also be used at home for conference calls and hands-free talking while preparing dinner or making calls with the whole family. The Jabra SP200 is available today and has a suggested retail price of $59.99.

(Source) Press

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Bondurant Driving School is the leading international learning school for car driving chosen by both the would-be and  current racers. This is because it is acknowledged not only to teach driving in the right way but also to keep the racing vocation on the right track. The most exciting feature of Bondurant Driving School is that it offers classes in racing, which are planned in such a way, that the beginners will benefit right from the first day. Dubbed the “Fastest 60 Acres in America”, first-time visitors to the Bondurant School are typically not prepared for the size, scope and energy of The Bondurant School. One look and you see that Bondurant is invested in  professional driving instruction. The size and scope of the Bondurant training facility is beyond compare. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, neighboring Firebird International Raceway, the Bondurant School is a multi-million dollar racing endeavor.

The Bondurant School features a 15-turn, 1.6 mile road course, specifically designed by Bob Bondurant for high performance, race driving, and advanced driving instruction. The course comprises  a variety of corners and elevation changes that will challenge both beginners and pros alike. Bondurant utilizes Firebird Raceway’s three other tracks for selected advanced road racing and corporate group programs.

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