Popsugar Living Wellness Useful Things to Know 146 Life-Changing Skills You Can Learn Without Spending a Lot of Money June 21, 2016 by Emily Co View On One Page Photo 12 of 14 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 12 Car Car hacks you need to try: Shine your headlights, cool down your car, and more. Change a tire: Place a heavy object in front of the tires. Jump-start a car: Always carry your jumper cables with you. Properly use a turn signal: Hit the signal at least five seconds before you change lanes. Give driving instructions: Simplify the directions. Parallel park: Become parallel with the other car before you start parking. Previous Next Start Slideshow WellnessLife HacksSelf Improvement