Top Gear GTR vs. Bullet Train: Part 2

Today is the second and final part of this race. Who will win? The GTR or the train? Watch and find out.



Next week will be another crazy Top Gear challenge. Wait and see!

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From 771 to 950

Two months ago I wrote about a South Korean woman who was trying desperately to pass her driving theory test with no success. Back then I said that it was her 771st attempt on February.

After trying for four and a half years, she made it. Last Wednesday, Cha Sa-soon passed her written test with a score of 60 at her 950th attempts. Finally, after all these years.

Now all she has to do is pass her practical test. Let's see if it'll happen in 2009.

Good luck!
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How to Get a Dutch Driver's License

Living in the Netherlands is not easy, especially when considering the driver's license. The process is long and expensive, but it can be done. Here is an article by Arwa Lokhandwala showing how to do it.

Getting a Driving License in Netherlands For Knowledge Migrants

Getting a car driving license in Netherlands for an expat is considered to be a very difficult and at the same time a very expensive proposition. There is lots to be done, right from attending theory classes, to taking driving lessons, to giving practical tests etc..and yet there is no guarantee that one will surely pass the difficult Dutch license test.

But if one falls under the knowledge migrant category of expats, getting a driving license becomes both easy and inexpensive. It can be done by a simple process called exchanging your old (the driving license from your native country) driving license with a Dutch one. I know you all are waiting for me to spill out the beans fast..so here it goes:-

1. The first and the foremost thing is to have one's 30% tax ruling document in place. This can be collected from one's office HR department.

2. Go to Gemeente (town hall) with this document and residence permit. There one needs to purchase a form called "Eigen Verklaring" which is a health form. It costs around 20 euros. One has to fill up this form (it asks some basic health questions) and then post it by simple mail to CBR. The address is mentioned on the envelope. In case one answers "yes" to any of the health questions, he/she needs a doctor's certificate for it.

3. Within 3 weeks one will then receive a confirmation from CBR that he/she is qualified to drive in Netherlands and does not have any health issues.

4. On receiving this letter, again go to the Gemeente. This time take along all the docs i.e identity proof, 30% tax document, CBR letter, old driving license, 2 passport photos and 50 euros as the fees. In case one wants this old driving license back again, this needs to be explicitly mentioned in writing to the Gemeente. This letter should be addressed to the RDW.

Note : Remember to keep a copy of the old licence until the processing is complete.

5. If all goes positive, one will get a letter from the RDW within 3 weeks stating that the driving license application has been approved and that the license can be collected from the Gemeente. It will also state from where you can get the old driving license back.

6. Collect your Dutch driving license from the Gemeente.

Note : They are very specific about the passport photos. The face must be in the center, and with a mid grey background. Dimensions: length (crown to chin) 26-30mm, Width 16-20mm. Must not exceed these dimensions.

All in all, its not such a tough process. It takes a little while long but then its much better than taking tests to get the dutch license.

Arwa Lokhandwala http://orangesplaash.blogspot.com

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Of course, don't forget that a driving test guide can always help, especially if you have a test to pass.

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Restoring Your Car's Leather Seats

Leather seats in a car show the owner's wealth, and it's a big headache to clean them up. However, by properly maintaining them, you can keep them good for a long time. Here is a video that explains how to do it.



Hope you learned something,
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The Impatient Police

Two weeks ago I promised you another story of impatience, but last week was the last day of October. However, today I can tell you about the most impatient police officer I have ever seen.

Well, this story isn't such a big deal, and it's very similar to the story two weeks ago. I was standing at a red light in the front of the row. A police car tried to squeeze in from the right lane, pushing its way behind me. A millisecond after the light changed to green, they already honked at me.

There's nothing special about this story, but it once again shows the impatience around here and how annoying it is.

Have a great weekend,
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Free Auto Insurance Quotes

When you have a car, it's crucial that you will also have insurance for it. Not having insurance is not only illegal, but also dangerous. In order to get the best insurance for the lowest price, it's important to compare insurance quotes. Here is an article about getting many of them for free.

How to Get Multiple Free Auto Insurance Quotes in a Matter of Moments

The only way you're ever going to find the perfect auto insurance policy is by requesting quotes. There are many different companies that offer a wide range of insurance, but the only way you'll be able to compare all of them is by searching for and requesting quotes online.

No matter where you live, or what kind of vehicle you drive, you will have a variety of options to choose from. If you use the internet, you can look over all the options by requesting free auto insurance quotes. Sure, you could visit each company's website and request quotes, but that'll take forever.

Time, like money, is also important. While you do need to think long and hard about what kind of insurance would be best for you, you still need to shop around in a timely manner. The sooner you can get insurance, the better.

Fortunately, some websites will allow you to search for multiple free auto insurance quotes at once. You can simply fill out information about what state you live in, your age, type of vehicle, and so forth. Any insurance policy that you may be eligible for will show up in the results. You can then do a little research on each company that shows up on your results page.

To narrow down things even more, look for free auto insurance quotes that match your budget. If you can only afford so much, then simply overlook the quotes that are showing a price that goes over your affordability level.

Free auto insurance quotes are a must if you want to find the best and most affordable policy possible. Instead of trying to do things the old fashioned way, just use the internet to find every free auto insurance quote possible!

Use this information, it can really help you.

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First Time Driving: Alexis

Teaching someone how to drive is not easy, but apparently teaching Alexis is even harder. The entire first minute is dedicated to Alexis' questions (only one foot?) and her father's instructions (D, not 2). However, she's doing pretty good for a first time driver. Watch and enjoy.



This video was uploaded on March, so Alexis either already have her license or she's very close. Anyway, good luck!

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