Some People Can't Park

This is the end of the month. For this special day there is a speical video about a spectacular parking exit.
Watch what happens as the driver tries to exit the parking spot. Instead of just turning the wheel to the left... Well, see for yourself:



Conclusion: see where you park. You never know how skilled the other drivers are. ;)

Have a great week.
Yours,
Nadav

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Are School Zones Dangerous?

Schools are a friendly place of learning and education. However, when it comes to driving, they can become as dangerous as two-way one-lane roads. Here is an article describing school zones as a dangerous area for driving tests:

School Zones - The Driving Test Danger Zones

School zones are terrible for the driving test, and for driving in general. They have strict rules and laws, and every minor error that usually ends as just one point can ruin an entire test. Even without the test the rules are much more strict, and police officers are more "generous" with traffic fines around them. Even with this in mind, many driving students make the same mistakes in school zones over and over during their driving test.

One very common mistake on school zones is speed limit violation. Usually examiners are somewhat lax on speed issues and allow the students to deviate from the speed limit. However, on school zones, the speed limit is much more strict, and going faster even by half of the allowed speed addition can cause a failure.

School buses are another big cause of failure. Normally, all drivers know that they need to stop when the red lights flash. Some driving students taking their driving test forget about this law and just keep going. This is not only illegal, but it is a serious failure to yield and stop, and an immediate need for a re-test.

Pedestrians cause many problems around school zones. School zones have many pedestrians by nature, so driving around them can be very slow and annoying. Some examinees don't recognize a crosswalk when they see one, and if a pedestrian tries to cross they just don't let him. This is a serious critical error and an automatic failing result in the test.

Some schools even have "crosswalk watchers" who stop car traffic for pedestrians. Some drivers just ignore them and keep going. This is highly illegal and very dangerous. If it happens during a driving test, the examinee can forget about getting a driver's license on the current test and better start practicing for the next ones.

School zones don't make driving harder, but they do make its laws and rules more strict. When practicing for the driving test, every student should make it a routine to visit at least one school zone. They sometimes appear on driving tests, and no one wants to be surprised when rules suddenly become stricter. Every student driver should get a good guide that explains exactly how to drive in a school zone.

You can see some great guides about the driving test in the Pass your Driving Test area of Great-Info-Products.com. Each guide has a special part for school zones and how to handle them before, during, and after the driving test.

Source: my article at EzineArticles.com.

Now you have one more thing to practice for your driving test. Practice well.
Yours,
Nadav

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Automatic Parallel Parking

How much would you like a car that can perform the annoying parallel parking by itself? Well, on the Excel Motorshow of 2006 such car was presented. Watch it right here:



Would you want one like this for your driving test? Well, who wouldn't? ;)

Yours,
Nadav

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Practices Before the Driving Test

Today we have a guest article, this time written by James Ross.

Practice How To Pass Your Road Test


To get your drivers license you need to pass the big hurdle that is the road test. Everything that you have learned previously and practiced will be assessed by the testing officer who will sit with you in your car or ride alongside you in your bike.

Doing your road test is a rather nerve racking experience although it should not need to be if you have studied everything very well and practiced, practiced, and then practiced some more. Do not under any circumstances bring with you the Rules of the Road manuscript to refer to while taking the test. Reading while driving is a definitely not on or allowed.

Before you even get into the car your assessor will first of all go through a routine with you to ensure that both your signals and brake lights are functioning right. So it is a good idea if you check these out before going to your road test center. You would certainly not want to discover that your lights are somehow damaged and then having to re-arrange the test.

As soon as the test starts remember to make the right use of of signals. This is very important and you will also be quizzed on how to use hand signals in the eventuality of your turning signals not working. Ensure that the hand signals that you have learned are the ones taught in the book and above all make sure that you relax.

Your tester will then ask you to do essential car maneuvers like switching between lanes and merging with other traffic. It's vital that you make use of the rear mirrors and look over your shoulder each time that you do this. The examiner needs to be satisfied that you are confident and aware of the traffic around you. Never go above the speed limit or go far too below it for that matter and listen very intently to every instruction that is given. As a matter of course, any distraction such a mobile phone, pager, ipod phone or whatever should be switched off or left behind.

Pay close attention to all traffic signs and act on them making sure that you use their correct interpretation. So at stop signs you should completely stop and when there are four way stops at junctions make sure you know the appropriate routine. Even the most experienced drivers will not remember how to negotiate these so it is up to you to be careful and not assume that other drivers will do the correct procedure. In other words: be alert.

One part of the test you need to learn well is parallel parking. Beware because this is usually regarded as the hardest section of the test. A good way to get parallel parking down to pat is to set up card board boxes in a deserted car park and keep practicing till you can do it without thinking about it.

Other skill you need to show will include three point turns and showing that you can back up and stop and park correctly on a slope or hill. By the time these are accomplished you will have finished your test and hopefully got your driver's license. At this point give yourself a great pat in the back and go and celebrate.

But remember to be sensible and not lose your license by doing stupid things like drink driving or breaking speed limits too often. Losing your license and getting it back is much harder than earning it when you first pass the test so keep yourself and other drivers safe and you will enjoy a long motoring life.

Don't take your road test till you checked this road test video site out. Unique video lessons show you every step needed to pass your test and boost your driving confidence. Watch previews Here.

Thank you James for this great article.

Also, I've noticed that many people are looking for the full "Pass Your Driving Test" eBook. The full eBook is available only at the Pass Your Driving Test eBook site and not anywhere else. Go there to get it.

There is also the shorter eBook: the common driving mistakes eBook. That eBook is free for you to download and read.

Have a great weekend,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Joanna

Today I want to show you another first-time driver. This time's driver is Joanna. When you watch the video, notice the big mistake she made: driving with others on the back. There is nothing more distracting than people in the back seat who don't stop speaking.



Remember, when you practice, at least for the first times, practice only with one passenger. Distracting friends at the back can really hold you back.

According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on September 2007, six months ago. This means Joanna is getting close to her driver's license.

Good luck Joanna!
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Chelsea's Driving Test

The Gunzorro Driving School has uploaded a series of videos showing one of their students, Chelsea, before and after her driving test. Here I'll bring you the three parts, one part every Wednesday.

Here is part one:



Enjoy the video,
Nadav

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Right Turns as a Source of Trouble

Today is focused on right turns. It may sound silly, but right turns are a big troublemaker when it comes to the driving test. Read this article to find out why.


For experienced drivers, they are easy. For driving students taking their driving test, they can be a disaster: right turns. They seem very easy: you signal, look in the mirrors, and turn the wheel. But in reality, right turns are often done very wrong.

Signaling is a way of telling other drivers what you are about to do. When you turn right, you need to signal to other drivers about your intentions. However, some drivers don't do that and trust their luck and the experience of other drivers. Not signaling is dangerous since other drivers may be surprised by your sudden brake before the turn. During the driving test, not signaling is often only a minor error, but repeating that mistake will cost you the test.

Another "test killer" during the road test is the red light turn. Some areas, like the United States, allow you to turn right against a red light. This is a very smart way of traffic flow. However, it requires a complete stop before it. Many driving students fail to make a complete stop before the intersection and "slide" into it. The result is a major error and a new test.

Traffic lights are also a problem when they are green. Some driving students, out of fear and lack of confidence, stop before turning on a green light. They can't estimate the speed needed to turn safely, so they stop and then proceed. This causes a problem of traffic flow and surprises drivers behind the student. It is sometimes a minor error only, but some areas consider it as a critical error.

Improper scanning is a really serious problem with drivers. When they approach the turn they don't look where they turn, and if there is a pedestrian or a parked car in there they are surprised. Surprises on the road can be very dangerous, and surprises on the driving test often lead to an unsurprising result of failing.

A big issue with many drivers is too tight turns. When they turn right they don't keep a sufficient distance from the curb and often hit it. This is almost always a critical error and a wait for a re-test.

Right turns can be done well with practice. It's great to practice with a parent or friend, but you need a good guide to make your right turns good enough for the test.

You can find guides for practicing your right turns at the Pass Your Road Test section of Great-Info-Products.com. They are all well worded and each of them has a specific chapter for right turns.

About the author:

Nadav Snir is an experienced driver, driving since the age of 15.5. He passed his first driving test in California at the age of 16. You can see more information about the driving test at his site: http://Great-Info-Products.com/DriveTest/index.html.

Enjoy the article.
Yours,
Nadav

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Shorten your Parallel Parking Time

I found a great video about a parallel parking device that shortened a parking time by 20 seconds (in the video: a saving of almost 50% in parking time!). That is simply amazing:



Nice, isn't it?

Also, notice I added a sign up form for my driving test mistakes course. If you would like to sign up, I'll be more than happy, and I'm sure you will find value in it.

Good luck with your parking,
Nadav

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Tips for the Driving Test

Today we have another guest author at the blog, and this time: Mark J Emslie. Mark has written an article filled with great tips for the driving test:

Does This Sound Like You?

I passed my theory test with no problems but the practical test I must say I am totally dreading! The thing is with me I am very hard on myself and if I make a little mistake it seems to affect me more than it should. I think it's because I have always done well at things like exams/degree/work and I strive for perfection and I keep thinking why can't I learn to drive like everyone else! It's taken me more lessons than 'average' to get to the stage which my instructor says I'm ready for the test.

It Is Very Rare That A Pupil Is Not Nervous - You Are Not Alone.

When thinking about your test or actually doing it, bare this in mind:

- Should you fail, it is NOT the end of the world.

- Don't worry about the test - I am sure that you could think of a lot better and more important things to worry about.

- It is just another 'drive' - only difference is that there is someone else sitting there telling you where to go.

- It is nice to be perfect but it is not required. If you do make a mistake - get over it, move on. If you try and assess it on your drive, you will make more mistakes. The mistake may not be as serious as you think! Let the examiner worry about it - not you.

- 3 to 4 minutes into the test, you WILL have settled in and the nerves gone.

- The examiners are only people, just like you and are nothing special. They are NOT out to fail you or to make you feel they are superior - they are not.

- Look at all the idiots in the road - they passed the test!

- Try to think of yourself as a 'Driver' rather than a learner. After all that is likely what you will be 40 minutes after the start of your test.

Find more information on driving lessons, driving instructors and driving schools at the Driving Schools Directory.

Thank you Mark for this wonderful article. I hope you learned something from it
Yours,
Nadav

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Road Signs Video

Here is a video from the California DMV about road signs. A must before the written test and of course the behind-the-wheel test:



Now you can be confident about at least one part of the driving test.
Good luck,
Nadav

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Turning Mistakes on the Driving Test

Turning is crucial in the driving test. Read here some mistakes done by student drivers on their driving test when they turn:

Pass Your DMV Driving Test - Make Good Turns

When you drive, it seems like there is nothing easier than turning: you signal, turn the wheel, and keep going. All drivers, experienced and new, make mistakes when they turn. However, new drivers, especially on their driving test, tend to make more mistakes which often cost them the entire test.

One mistake everyone makes when practicing driving is tight turns. On right turns, students sometimes don't estimate well their distance from the curb and hit it. In most places, hitting a curb on the driving test is a critical error and a failure. On left turns, turning too tightly will make the driver enter a wrong lane, sometime with oncoming traffic. When it happens on the driving test, you can probably call the rest of the test "garbage time".

Another problem drivers have with turning is the opposite of the above problem: wide turns. This is another serious one, since it makes driving students enter wrong lanes and possibly cause an accident. On right turns, a wide turn can get you into the second lane from the right which is often the lane of oncoming traffic. On left turns, this can mean a meeting of your car and the curb. Needless to say, this is not a wanted situation.

Two turning lanes are another failing factor for many examinees. They are used to moving to the leftmost or rightmost lane, and they forget how to behave with two turning lanes. The result is often an unpleasant mark on the score sheet.

Pedestrians are major test killers in almost every part of driving, and turns are no exceptions. Some students are so focused on making the turn well that they forget to check for pedestrians and often get "stuck" inside the intersection, block it, violate the law, and fail their test miserably.

Turns can be done perfectly if practiced well. All you need is an understanding instructor sitting near you on the passenger seat and a good guide showing you how to make the perfect turns.

Check out the Pass Your DMV Driving Test section of Great-Info-Products.com to find the best guide that will show you how to make incredible, safe, and test friendly turns.

Article source: Pass Your DMV Driving Test - Make Good Turns

Now you know what to avoid and where to find the instructions and help for a perfect turn.
Good luck,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Ms. Cackowski

Today is another video of a first time driver. And today: Ms. Cackowski (if someone gets her name, please tell me).



As you can see, driving isn't that easy. But she was very good for a beginner.
This video was uploaded at April of last year, so she possibly already has her license. She can probably start the car with no problems by now. ;)

Stay motivated! Driving is possible!
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Parallel Parking for the UK

Today we have an article by Richard M Jenkins about parallel parking in the UK, for our British readers:

Parking in the gap between two vehicles is known as reverse parallel parking. We reverse into the gap because cars have greater maneuverability when driven in reverse than they do when going forwards. With practice you'll be able to reverse parallel park into a gap of 1.5 times your own car length. You will not need to be this good on your driving test however.

On today's busy roads reverse parallel parking, as with all reversing manoeuvres, is a potentially dangerous manoeuvre and should always be executed with care.

On your driving test, if asked to perform a reverse parallel parking manoeuvre the examiner will expect you to:

1) Reverse into a space of about two car lengths.

2) Park your car at the Curb safely, smoothly and under control.

3) Perform effective all round observation.

4) Remain at a safe distance from the parked car.

5) Do not mount the Curb and stop reasonably close to it.

Different driving schools teach different methods of how to reverse parallel park. Here is one of the most popular:

1) Make sure that the parking space you intend to park into is at least 2 meters longer than your car.

2) Pull up beside the vehicle in front of the parking space. Try and keep as little lateral distance between the two vehicles as possible.

3) Check your mirrors before you stop in case you need to indicate your intention to stop to a following road user.

4) Stop and apply your hand brake. Change straight to reverse gear. Check your mirrors and do an all round observation including checking your blind spots. If all is clear look over your right shoulder and begin to reverse.

5) As the back of your car passes the back of the front car quickly steer left full lock.

6) When your car turns to an angle of 45 degrees turn the steering wheel right full lock.

7) Using your left wing mirror as a guide wait until the car is parallel before performing the last turn to the left to straighten the wheels.

8) If needed move forward in order to straighten up your wheels.

9) Apply the handbrake and select neutral or park.

Richard Jenkins is owner of the online driving schools site http://www.driving-test-success.com/ To view a parallel parking video lesson.


Article source: Ezine Articles.com.

Please remember that this article applies mainly to the UK, and Pass Your Driving Test applies mainly to countries like the US and Canada, where you learn to drive with your parents.

I am sure you learned something from this.
Yours,
Nadav

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Video: How to Turn your Car

Here is a great video showing you how to turn your car. Very helpful:



I hope you learned something.
Yours,
Nadav

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Over Caution: Bad for the Driving Test

Here is an article dealing with one of the worst traits during the driving test: over caution (or lack of confidence).

Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Over-Caution

Every driving student had heard from friends and relatives to "be very careful and drive slowly" on the driving test. However, this could not be further from the truth. Doing this is over caution, a situation in which the student taking the test is very careful and can annoy traffic behind him. This situation has several "symptoms", but also one very easy cure.

One sign of over caution, as mentioned above, is slow driving. Many students believe that if they drive under the speed limit they are "safe". This is very wrong. Most examiners will fail a slow driver. Some have a strict rule (like in California) and some will fail the student based on their general feel. You should really avoid it.

Another sign of over caution can be interpreted as lack of confidence. At a stop sign, some applicants just stop and wait the road to be clear for miles ahead. This is another wrong practice. It upsets the drivers behind and cause traffic delays. It is another behavior you should just not do.

Over cautious drivers also get "stuck" sometimes on left turns. They just wait in their lane signaling and hope that the police will block oncoming traffic to let them turn. This practice can really annoy drivers, since some students don't know when it's safe to pass and when to hold and wait for oncoming traffic to clear.

Lastly, over cautious drivers can stay in their lane forever. Some drivers, terribly afraid of an accident, cannot change a lane quickly and smoothly. They often signal, check their mirrors, over the shoulder, in the mirror again, and one more look over the shoulder. Often they don't realize that the driver behind them just lets them in, and they don't merge into the lane they want. When they finally decide to change, it's often too late as the other driver decided to pass them for not entering the lane.

Over caution is a serious problem causing many students to fail. However caution has a solution consisting of two parts: practicing, but practicing the right maneuvers. If you encounter one or more of the situations above, you need some practice.

There are many guides that explain you how to practice and avoid over caution. To find the best guide for you, visit the Pass Your Driving Test Guides section of Great-Info-Products.com.

Article source: Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Over-Caution on EzineArticles.com.

Please tell me what you think of the article.
Thank you,
Nadav

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Know the Right-of-Way Rules

Failure to yield, or not understanding the right-of-way rules is a major problem with students coming to their driving test.
See this video by the California DMV explaining about it:



I hope you enjoyed and learned something today (there is more on the Pass Your Driving Test guide for you to see).

Yours,
Nadav

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Driving Test Mistakes - Free eBook

Dear readers,
Since I saw a huge demand for it, I decided to create a free eBook for you to download, read and give away. With some knowledge, you can even make some money out of it!
To get your eBook, visit the download page.

Read page 10 for your instructions about making money with this eBook. Lots of money.

Enjoy and good luck on your test!
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Common Intersection Trouble

Here is another article I wrote about the driving test:

Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Intersection Trouble


Intersections are two or more roads joined together. They usually have a very convenient method of traffic control - traffic lights, stop signs, yield signs, or a combination of them. During the driving test, a student has to face many types of intersections and go through them properly, otherwise failure is a fact.

One very common problem with intersections is limit lines. Students just forget to stop before them, and instead they go over them and then stop. This is, of course, a very dangerous act, as a car can come from either side and hit the line-passer.

Another issue with intersections is pedestrians. They usually fail drivers who do not give them the right-of-way. For example, when turning at a traffic lights you must yield to pedestrians. Many students just make the turn without checking first for pedestrians. If they are lucky, they just go in front of a pedestrian and don't hit him. If they are not as lucky, they might have to make an emergency stop and block the intersection. Intersection blocking is highly dangerous and illegal.

Over caution, also known as lack of confidence, is another factor in successful intersection usage. When a driver approaches an intersection, he needs to know whether to stop or not. Then he has to decide when to start driving. Many students come to the driving test without enough knowledge about starting from an intersection stop, and they are too afraid to enter the intersection. This happens especially on stop signs.

Traffic lights are also a major problem. They are very simple - you stop on red and go on green, yet they cause very much trouble. Some students taking their test stop on green lights, some don't stop on red. This is very common on right turns. Some examinees stop unnecessarily on a green light while others fail to make a complete stop on red before turning. This is a serious situation that needs work.

There is something to do about intersections. That is practice. You need a lot of practice, but good practice. Just driving through intersections will not make you more knowledgeable, but driving and knowing what to look for will make you more road-smart.

There are some guides that will help you pass your driving test on the first time. You can find them at the Pass Your Road Test Guides section of Great-Info-Products.com

Article source: Pass Your Driving Test - Avoid Intersection Trouble on EzineArticles.com

Hope you enjoyed the article,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Kyla Ambrose

After passing the permit test, there is nothing better than driving on the first time. Here is a video showing Kyla Ambrose driving the first time:



YouTube says this video was uploaded at March 2 of this year, so Kyla has a lot to go before her test. Hopefully her father knows what's he's doing (like recommended in a good guide).

Good luck Kyla!
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Proper Lane Changes

Changing lanes is a major issue for many beginner drivers. They fail to change lanes properly, and thus fail their test and pose a threat to other drivers.

Here is a video from the California DMV about lane changes and their problems:



As you can see, the safety checks are where most students fail their test. Practice them well, and you will do just fine.

Good luck,
Nadav

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Common Mistakes on the Driving Test - And How to Avoid Them

An article I wrote about common mistakes on the driving test:

Everybody who has a license passed it - the driving test. Some passed their first test, some passed their fifth. The common thing about everyone is that they made mistakes. For sure. There is no perfect driver, and as a result no perfect driving.

However, some mistakes repeat more than others. Examiners keep telling students about their mistakes, but with no hope - students still make the same old silly mistakes. Those mistakes are easy to avoid if you know what you do.

One big mistake is not making complete stops. Many students "roll" through the intersection without completely stopping at the limit line. This is more serious on right turns on red light. Many students forget to make a complete stop and just slow down, make sure traffic is clear, and continue. This is wrong and fails many students. Not to mention it is highly illegal, and when driving alone it can award the non-stopper with a big fine.

Another problem students have is lane changes. In theory, going from one lane to another is the easiest mission on earth: you signal, check that the area is clear, and move into the lane you want. For some people it is not very easy, and they often reach a situation of a near-accident. This, of course, is an automatic fail.

Lack of confidence and over-caution are two reasons that also fail many applicants. They tend to think that if they drive under the speed limit, they are safe. There is nothing further from the truth. Slow driving is a critical error, an error that means an automatic fail. Also, if the examiner tells a student too shy to take his turn on a stop sign what to do, the test is also over.
The key to avoid all these mistakes is practice. The old cliche, "Practice makes perfect", is the best advice for driving and learning to drive.

There are many guides showing you what to do and what not to do on your driving test. Pick your suitable guide: Pass Your Driving Test guides at Great-Info-Products.com.

Article source: Common Mistakes on the Driving Test - How you Can Avoid Them on EzineArticles.com

Yours,
Nadav

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You CAN Pass your Driving Test

Welcome to the driving test passing blog!

I am Nadav, and I passed my first driving test in California when I was 16. Since then, I haven't stopped driving.

I decided to blog about my driving experiences and share tips about the driving test with you, whether by video or by text. I hope you will find it useful for you.

To start, here is a video from the California DMV about the driving test. It is a preview of their 10 top failing reasons series.



Until the next post,
Nadav

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Pass Your Driving Test

Hello everyone!

In this blog you will find interesting facts and tips for the driving test.
The next post will come soon.

Good luck on your test!
Until the next post,
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