Parking the Hard Way

This is the last day of the month, and as such, it requires a funny driving video. Today's video, like the other two, is about parking. This time it's not about trouble getting out of a parking spot or getting into a parking spot using all the surrounding environment. Today's video is about squeezing into a parking spot, the hard way.



Obviously, this is not serious. However, the idea and the performance are great. What a great day to end such a long month.

Have a great weekend,
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Intersection Approach - Approach for Passing

Today, to end the week, I have an article I wrote about intersection approach. As funny as it sounds, it's a serious issue that fails many drivers on their test. Many driving students can't control their speed well, and as a result, they fail. Here is the article explaining all of this:

Intersection Approach Speeds That Kill Road Tests

Intersections are the place where two or more roads meet. When approaching intersections, it's important to know which speed to use to get through them safely. Some drivers, especially driving students, don't always match their approach speed to the intersection type. This often leads to last minute maneuvers and brakes. During the driving test it is very important to keep the proper approach speed to avoid minor errors and more costly critical errors.

One very common mistake is a too slow approach. Some driving students believe that driving slowly will get them through the test easily. This cannot be further from the truth. Examiners really dislike this type of driving, and crawling to an intersection with no apparent reason is not going to do any driving student any good during the test. It can even cause a failure for going too slowly.

Fast approach is the opposite mistake, and it can be just as bad. Some intersections give drivers the right of way, but their sides are not visible. If a driver approaches too quickly and another driver comes off the side, an accident could happen. Even without that, during a driving test, examiners look for proper speed control, and fast intersection approach will not help.

Intersections that require a complete stop are the worst when it comes to fast approach. If the student cannot brake on time, and usually it becomes impossible, he is going to make a quick and dangerous brake and stop beyond the limit line. This is a combination of two errors, and in some places it's a clear critical error and a failure.

Left turns are also affected by fast approach. If a driver needs to turn left but he approaches the turn too quickly, he may make it uneven and in a dangerous way. Even worse, he can skid and lose control over the car. During a driving test, any of these situations is a sure re-test.

There is only one way to make perfect intersection approaches and turns. You can find this way on the Pass your Road Test area of my site.

I hope you enjoyed this article. Now go practice your approach speeds.

Have a great weekend,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Ashley

Today's first time driver is Ashley, a driver with some missing knowledge about car parts, such as the pedals, the windshield wipers, the transmission handle, and the signal lever. As it sounds, it's not really her first time driving, but it's her first time not slamming the brakes too hard.

The video includes weird questions, like "which one's the gas and which one's the brake?". Be warned.



According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on May 10 of this year, so Ashley has a long way to go until she gets her licnese (and I mean a LONG way). Perhaps a guide could help her.

Anyway, good luck Ashley!
Also, wish good luck Ashley's instructor. She'll need it.
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Second Chance Driving School: Part 3

Today the Second Chance Driving School is going emotional: instructors are claimed to be evil, people are ready to quit after 22 years(!) and 5 tests. Generally, a part full of crying people, claiming they can't pass and that they're a failure. Enjoy.




I hope you didn't waste too much Kleenex on that. ;)
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New Israeli Licensing System

Today a new licensing system was intoduced to the Israeli people. It changes the way people can get their license, mostly for the bad side, and makes the process of getting a license really long and tiring.

First, the driving student has to go through 52 lessons. Even in the good case, with one lesson per day, this process takes more than ten weeks. Since these lessons include theoretical and practical driving, the entire process will take much more than 10 weeks. It will probably be about five or six months.

After those 52 lessons the student will have a test by the driving school manager, and after that he will go to the desired behind-the-wheel test. But even then, his trouble doesn't end.

When the happy student finally gets his licnese, it's not really a license. It's a permit, like in California. The student has to drive over 50 hours with his parents over a period of at least six months, and only then he gets his license. Indeed, a long process.

I went through the Israeli licensing system (yes, I have two licenses). Compared to the one in California, it's a total mess. The practical test in Israel is a complete joke (sad joke), with double standards for passing and sub-standard examiners. After the test, when the examiner gives the score sheet (not directly to the student, though), it is full of weird marks that no one understands. The student has no way of knowing what he did wrong (the examiner doesn't tell the result right after the test. The studnet has to wait a few hours before knowing).

All these changes won't help the licensing system at all. The real change must be in the practical test itself. It must be clear and friendly. The Californian way of teaching how to drive works very well. There is no reason for it not to work in Israel.

I hope the new system will not come into effect. It's simply annoying.
Yours,
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Pass your Driving Test with a Great Score

It's the second day of a new week, and as always, I dedicate this day to guest authors who want their article to appear on driving test blogs.

Today's article is by James Ross who already visited this blog in the past. Today James is giving some advice for people who want to pass their test on the first try. Those advice are quite generic, but it's always good to remember.

How To Pass Your Driving Test With Flying Colors

It's not enough to feel confident that you can drive well when taking your driving test. You must also ensure you have all sorts of other things covered.

The following is an essential checklist that you should take note of before heading for your test:

• Before you ever leave home, check your turn signals, brake lights and headlights. These will be tested before you enter the car prior to your road test. Make sure you have any paperwork that must be turned in like for example, your learner's permit.

• Travel to the testing location with a licensed driver. Getting turned down and rescheduled is something you want to avoid on this day of your life.

• Make sure you reach the test center at the right time. Don't be late.

• Don't take your cell phone with you or at the very least ensure that you have it turned off. Be relaxed and friendly with your examiner but let him or her do most of the talking. Don't forget that the tester does not know how good a driver you are so he may well be as nervous, or even more, than you are.

• Listen attentively to all your examiner instructions. If you have studied and practiced everything in your driving manual you will only be asked what you should know backwards by now. It is also fine to ask him to repeat an instruction if you did not understand first time. The examiner will certainly prefer to repeat what he said than have you doing something wrong or potentially dangerous.

• Always maintain your focus on the road. Check your speed and rear mirrors regularly but don't linger. The examiner needs to make sure that you are aware of the traffic around you to assess how alert you are should a vehicle make an unexpected move and hence also assess how good you would be in case there was an accident and what steps you took to avoid it.

• Don't forget to always use your turning signals when changing lanes or turning left or right. When you brake make it as even as possible. Show the examiner that you can execute his instructions will great aplomb and calm.

• You need to be especially prepared to make moves and maneuvers that most drivers find hard. Three point turns and parallel parking are two maneuvers you should practice ad nauseam. Swot up the rules for three or four way stops and practice this often using locations like empty car parks.

Passing the driving section of the test should be easy for you to pass if you have done plenty of practice and you also got the rules down to pat. You can congratulate yourself on a job well done now and show off your driving licence to your friends and family. But when you show off your driving skill always ensure that you do so by applying everything you have learned so that you can drive safely and happily for the rest of your life!

Road test video site shows you how to pass your road test suing unique video lessons. Every step needed to pass your test and boost your driving confidence is covered. Watch previews here: Find out how to pass your road test.

Source: EzineArticles.com (links removed for being broken)

Although James is right on most points, excpet the manual one. Practicing the maneuvers on the manual will probably help you to get through most of the test, but not all of it. Furthermore, they tell you only "do parellel parking", but they don't explain how. To know how, you need a guide that even explains parallel parking.

Practice your driving!
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Light Rail Vehicles and Your Driving

Many cities around the world have a light rail system. This system gives the ability to transport people around a city in big capacities and ease. However, light rail systems cause big problems for drivers.

There are drivers who don't know how to handle a light rail vehicle. This lack of knowledge is often mixed with poor driving, and the result is often disastrous - a deadly accident between trolley and the car. The trolley is much heavier than a car, so the car loses in the battle, and the car driver loses his life.

Here is a video by the California DMV about sharing the road with light rail vehicles:



I hope you learned something valuable today. This information is really important, especially for passing the driving test.

Drive safely,
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Surprising Traffic Congestion

One of the weirdest road conditions is a weird type of traffic congestion. You see it far away, reach it, slow down, and join the other cars. After crawling for several minutes (or hours), an even more surprising thing happens - the road clears and you can once again drive fast.

This weird phenomenon happens even outside of the rush hour times. Cars just slow down sometimes for no apparent reason and then speed up back. Nothing seems to cause it, it just happens.

It happened to me today. I was driving on the Coast Highway when I suddenly had to slow down for congested traffic. There was no car crash, no police, no nothing. Cars simply slowed down.

I don't know how this happens. If you can shed some light, please free to do so using the comments section. Maybe this mystery will be solved once and for all.

Have a great weekend,
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Slow Driving - A Major Annoyance

It's Friday once again, which means it's time for another article written with my own fingers. Today I want to talk about one of the most annoying driving habits that can be found on the road - slow driving. It can literally make me go crazy, and I am usually a calm person.

Here is the article. I hope you don't drive like that. It can really ruin your driving test:

Slow Driving - No Driver's License

Unnecessarily slow driving is a very annoying habit some drivers have. It delays traffic, it causes accidents, and it causes failures in road tests for many driving students. Driving slowly has its reasons, but the reality it brings is unavoidable: slow drivers can be found anywhere. During a driving test, driving too slowly can fail a student. However, slow driving has much more than that.

The main reason for slow driving is fear and lack of confidence. A scared driver is more likely to drive slowly, since speed gives a feeling of losing control. The slow driving makes the driver more confident at first, but when everyone passes him, it can once again throw his confidence away. This is a cycle that leads to an extremely diffident driver.

During a driving test, slow driving can annoy the examiner. Although the annoyance of the examiner is not a factor in the test results, marking a speed error on every street can ruin the test very quickly. Furthermore, driving too slowly can trigger a speed critical error, from which there is no return. Driving too slowly really ruins driving tests.

On the road, slow driving is dangerous and already caused many accidents. When a fast car approaches a slow one, sometimes there is not enough space to change a lane or slow down. The result - the fast (or normal speed) driver hits the slow driver. If an accident doesn't happen and the fast driver manages to slow down, drivers behind him will also slow down, and a chain reaction will begin. This is how "unexplainable" traffic jams occur.

With all disadvantages, slow driving is not always bad. Some roads are limited to a very low speed limit, usually for good reasons. It is done to prevent accidents, crashes, and unnecessary death. Driving on these low speed areas might be boring and annoying, but it is also life saving.

The only way to avoid unnecessary slow driving is practice. Not all practice drives are good. Only driving with a good guide that explains how to choose the right speed for any situation will help drivers. Every driving student should have such a guide before taking the driving test.

You can find a guide like this at the Pass Your Driving Test page on my site. This page also includes a free course about the problems being solved in the guide (or you can sign up on the form on the right).

Drive well,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Christina

Today I found a great video of first time driving - calm, quiet, and with a good atmosphere. Today's driver is Christina, taught by her older sister Virginia. Virginia explains really well, like a good driving instructor.

Here is the video. It's really nice to watch it - no screaming or yelling like other videos in that topic.



Everyone should be taught to drive like Virginia teachers. However, if you don't have that fortune, you can always use a driving test passing guide. It will really increase your chances of passing.

Hope you enjoyed this fantastic video.
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Second Chance Driving School: Part 2

Last week we saw the first part of "Second Chance Driving School". Today we continue with speeding Steve and crawling Kiara. You will also see how using computers and several psychology tricks you can make even the worst drivers pass... Or not.



Enjoy the video!
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Tracking Device for Teenage Drivers

A new tracking device will enable parents to be notified whenever their teenage driver speeds. If this sounds imaginary or scary, you can read that at ABC News. Yes, simply unbelieveable. Parents literally spying on their children under the "innocent" excuse of "safety".

In my opinion this is wrong. This shows a complete lack of trust between parents and children when it comes to driving. There is almost no reason to get a text message when your car is going 10 mph over the speed limit.

Can this system detect whether a teen is drunk? Can it detect if he passes where he is not allowed to? Can this system tell parents if their child just ran a red light? As long as it can't do these things, it's pretty much useless. I'm going to break a taboo here, but speed is not a primary killer. Running red lights kills. Running stop signs kills. Talking on cell phones kills. Drunk driving kills. Speed just helps them kill, but it's not THE reason.

If parents don't trust their teenage children, they shouldn't give them the car. Otherwise, they shouldn't spy on them and watch their every move. As long as this system just alerts parents about speeding, it's less useful than a speed camera. It doesn't give fines, and it also ruins relationships between teens and their parents.

Parents need a good driving test guide to teach their teenagers to drive. This way they will be sure what their child knows and what he doesn't, so they'll have an estimation whether it's safe to give him the car. But again, spying is not a smart idea.

Yours,
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The Driving Test - Easy for Some, Hard for Others

Have you ever wondered why some people pass their test on first try while others fail five times? It's not because they are lucky, it's because they focus on the little things. Here is an article from Mark Goodworthy, the person who also wrote last week's article, but this time on the little things for the driving test:

Some Pass Easily When Taking A Driving Test

Some pass easily when taking a driving test. Others though would have a hard time with it. This does not mean though that there is no way for you to pass. In fact, here are some tips on how to go through that exam well prepared and have a good chance of passing.

Practice makes Perfect

You cannot expect to pass that test with just running the drive through your head. Practice, practice, and practice some more. This way, you would really get familiar with all the twists and turns. Also, familiarizing all traffic rules is essential. A driving test is no mean feat and should not be taken lightly.

When you opt to take the test, here are some important things you should pay attention to.

Things to Bring

Coming to a driving test well prepared is just the thing. You must bring with you your identifications, photo learner permit, photo ID-card for a non driver, or photo driver license, whichever would apply. If the test you are taking requires you to provide the vehicle, then of course do so. If so, make sure that the vehicle is in top condition and all safety necessities are present.

Do not be Late

It would be rude to the examiner if you go to a driving test late. If you really cannot make it, then you might as well cancel the whole thing or somehow ask for an allowance from the examiner. Most examiners are tough with this subject. After all, they also have other work to attend to. A driving test can be canceled due to bad weather or because of other circumstances.

Examination Site

As you arrive in the site for your driving test, you must be aware of the parking etiquettes. If there is a line of parked vehicles, naturally you have to park last. Listen to the examiner’s instructions carefully. Before starting the test, you must make sure that everything is ok. Check mirror alignments and the driver seat, as well as the seat belt. Usually, before the test is begun, you will be given an explanation by the examiner. Here you can ask any question about the whole thing.

The Driving Test

The test will determine your skills on basic twist and turns as well as your overall road ethics. Do not panic. Just relax and remember the long hours of practice you had. You can certainly pass the driving test if you are confident with what you are doing. Keep your focus always.

Imagine passing your driving test with no driving test nerves in your way.

Source: EzineArticles.com. (links at the end of the article have been removed for being broken)

With most things I can't help you (after all, I can't come to your house and wake you up on the test day), but with one thing I can: I can give you a guide for passing the driving test. Basically, that's all you need for a great driving test.

Yours,
Nadav

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Adjust your Seat to Drive Safely

When you drive, there is a great importance to how you are seated. If you are seated in a way that doesn't make you feel comfortable, your driving will be impaired. Believe me, it's true. I had times when I drove in an uncomfortable position, and I just couldn't concentrate on driving. When I moved the seat to a comfortable place, my driving ability came back to me.

Here is a video by Expert Village showing how to align your seat to the best possible way:



Notice that if your car has a manual transmission, use the clutch instead of the foot pad of the automatic cars. Make sure the clutch is firmly pressed to the end when aligning your seat. Also, always align your seat before driving, not while driving.

Have a safe week,
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Red Lights All the Way

Did you ever drive and all the traffic lights on the way were red? This happened to me, and it's really upsetting. There's almost nothing more upsetting than driving on a road when all the traffic lights are red. It's probably the most annoying experience in the world.

It happened to me on Wednesday, when I should have taken the highway, I took a way I knew better. This turned out to be a huge mistake. Driving was never so annoying as it was on Wednesday. Stopping every 4km is really not a nice driving pattern.

Conclusion: try to avoid traffic lights, even if you are on a main road. They can get very annoying.

Yours,
Nadav

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Dark Alleys and the Driving Test

Today I want to address an issue that sometimes arises on driving tests, but is hardly practiced: alleys. Those narrow, broken roads bring much trouble in driving tests. Here is my article about it:

Alley Driving - A Driving Test Fear

Alleys are the backs of every home. They are narrow roads, often untreated and dirty. Many horror stories have been haunting alleys, and they have a really bad image for themselves. However, alleys can be relatively easy to drive in and not scary. On some driving tests the student driver is asked to enter an alley. Usually, this ends up with a failing student. There are many mistakes made on alleys, some of them even repeat often.

One mistake regarding alleys is speed. Alleys are narrow roads, so drivers should go very slowly on them. However, some driving students are not aware of the speed limit in alleys, which is usually not posted. This usually makes drivers go faster than required. Also, crawling in alleys is not helping the student score well on the test and can lead to failure.

Another common mistake in alleys is not noticing cars backing up from parking spots. As said before, alleys are narrow roads. As such, drivers need to be extra careful and scan even more when they slowly drive through alleys. If a backing car surprises a driving student during a driving test, or worse, hits him, he can say goodbye to his license.

Children and animals cause the scariest situation in alleys. Garbage cans and big objects are usually placed in alleys because alleys are normally not visible for the public on the main road. This makes them a great place for hiding children and animals. However, when those children and animals come out of their hiding, it can cause and already caused accidents. During the driving test, hitting an animal or a person is a sure way to fail.

Potholes are a major annoyance in alleys. Because they are "back roads", alleys are often untreated for a longer time than normal roads. This causes them to develop potholes and other road annoyances. Going too fast through them can cause a tire to blow up, and during a driving test this is a sure failure.

The only way to drive well through alleys is with a guide that shows exactly how to drive through alleys and bad road situations. Also, a guide for any road condition will also help any driving student in a driving test.

You can get yourself a guide like this at the Pass your Driving Test area of Great-Info-Products.com, along with a free course about more driving test mistakes.

I hope you found this article useful and you're practicing alleys. If not, you should really get started with it.

Yours,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Jordan

Brace yourselves, dear readers. Today, for the first time ever, we have a guy driving for the first time! Yes, after nine girls, the tenth candidate on the first time driving series, on the 70th post on this blog, we have a guy driving for the first time.

Well, he is not bad, but not perfect either. It took him some time to discover that the gears can be changed only when the brake pedal is pushed down, but he seems to do pretty well.

Here he is:



According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on July of 2007, which means Jordan had almost a year of practice. Depending on where he lives, he may have his license by now.

Good luck Jordan!
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Second Chance Driving School: Part 1

After Chelsea's driving test and the UK driving test, it's time to see people with less success. A new series has been uploaded to YouTube, this time about people who tried to get their license a few times, but for some weird reason (like not knowing how to drive) they failed. Some people spent over 10,000 Pounds (about $20,000), others are trying for over five years.

So far there are seven parts on YouTube, so it'll be long until all parts will be posted here. However, this series seems nice, so it's good to follow it.

Here is the first part. Try not to be shocked when you hear how many tests these people failed.



You can close your mouth now and end your shock. Some people failed more tests than that.

Hope you liked it. Next week: part 2!
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A Change in the UK Driving Test

A week ago, the Telegraph posted that the driving test system in the UK is going to have a major overhaul in order to reduce young drivers' death rates. This overhaul includes a removal of several maneuvers from the driving test. Also, instead of "turn left here, turn right there", the examiners will tell students to drive to a place using the road signs.

This method is trying to break the driving instructors' way of practicing: driving around the same test route over and over. Doing so may seem smart, but it doesn't really change the way a student is tested.

As Chris Fanshawe, a driving instructor, said, the test remains practically the same: students are marked off for small technical errors, like rolling back on hills or touching the curb. Until that is changed, no overhaul will help to reduce death rates.

I fully agree with Chris. Some people, who are excellent drivers, fail their driving test because they hit the curb while they were parking. If someone hit the curb at 100 km/h, there is no reason for him to pass. When someone hits the curb during parallel parking, it doesn't mean he can't drive, it just means he's not very experienced with parallel parking. And driving is not all about parallel parking.

Driving tests around the world should stop revolving around being technical and annoying, and should be scored according to common sense - if the examiner feels comfortable and it doesn't seem like the student is a potential road criminal, the student should pass. Too bad it's not like that.

Think about it.
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Pass the Driving Test Mentally

Today I found a very interesting article about the driving test, from the mentality side. I already wrote more than 60 posts about being prepared for the driving test, but I didn't mention one important topic: being mentally prepared for the test.

That's why Mark Goodworthy is going to show us today how to be mentally prepared for the driving test.

Mentally Passing A Driving Test

Nowadays, driving is considered as a very important skill. You could use this skill in cases of emergencies or even for something as simple as getting a change of scenery. Some people learned to drive by enrolling in driving schools while others were taught by their parents or friends. In any case, you would soon require a driver’s license to be considered as road-worthy. This can be accomplished by passing a driving test.

It is not surprising that you would become apprehensive when taking a driving test for the first time. Even if you are confident in you driving abilities, you may still feel nervous or anxious. This is quite normal especially if you are one of those people who hate failing in anything. On the other hand, the seriousness of the test can naturally make you worry. Aside from passing a written exam, you will also have to succeed in the practical test. Becoming apprehensive would certainly make you look unprepared.

Driving tests are relatively easy to pass as long as you have prepared for it physically and psychologically.

When preparing for a driving test, you should try getting enough sleep the night before to help you fell refreshed and relaxed the following day. Getting enough sleep would guarantee that your concentration is at its best. To be mentally prepared for your driving test, you should review what you have learned at least two days before. You can even ask a friend to help you with your reviews.

Aside from these, you will have to deal with your nervousness and anxiety. They can be managed through relaxing techniques such as breathing deeply, exercising or meditating. Once you are relaxed you can focus on your driving test effectively. In some cases, the anxiety is so intense that you might feel like you will never be able to finish the written driving test and perform well in the practical part. If this happens, you can always try hypnotherapy before taking the test.

A relatively new technique n treating anxiety, hypnotherapy involves hypnotizing the person and making suggestions to the subconscious. It is believed that when a person is hypnotized, the subconscious is more receptive of ideas. A qualified hypnotist can determine the cause of your anxiety and try to manage it. As soon as you wake up, you will be less anxious of the driving test. Hypnotherapy works best if you undergo at least three sessions.

Imagine passing your driving test with no driving test nerves in your way.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

I hope you learned something important today.
Yours,
Nadav

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Deep Sand

It's amazing, but just yesterday I was talking about "near accidents", and today I had a real trouble. I followed some bad advice, and I got deep in the sand. Literally.

It all began with a bad advice. I was told about a possible shortcut in the route I told you about yesterday. This shortcut should save me from some road bumps and it's supposed to be shorter than the normal road. However, it's full of sand.

I drove through there, and at first I made it well. The sand wasn't so bad. But then, I entered a deep area of sand, and the car sank.

I tried digging, putting wheel aids, and using all possible gears and driving directions, but the car wouldn't get out. I tried flashing at other cars on the road nearby, but none of them came to help. It seemed like the situation was hopeless.

But just then a truck arrived, and I was able to flash them. They came to me, tied the two cars together with a towing cable, and pulled. The car easily came out of the sand.

When I started driving again, I almost got a heart attack. The ABS light showed that the ABS system stopped working, and worse, the odometer stopped counting. I thought the car is dead. I turned it off, read the manual, and when I found nothing I started it again. Everything was back to normal. Apparently the odometer is automatically turned off when the wheel spins but the car isn't actually moving. A smart feature to eliminate odometer fakers.

I learned my lesson. No more driving on the sand. At least not with my current car. A long road is better than getting stuck in the sand.

Yours, out of the sand,
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"Almost Accidents"

Accidents are the nightmare of every driver (along with heavy traffic and being unable to pass a crawling driver). During the last week I had a clear case of an "almost accident", the second before an accident, the decision that can change lives.

My situation was fairly simple. I was driving on an empty two-way road that I drive on about three times a week. Then, as I approached a curve, someone appeared from the other side on the middle of the road. I had to swerve out of my lane on a very narrow road.

I had to choose between hitting the car in front or possibly going out of the road and losing control. I chose to avoid the car, and I was right. I had to make a decision in under a second about what is less risky.

Accidents are nasty business, and you don't always have control over them. Please drive as carefully as possible.

Yours,
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Picking the Right Lane

It's another Friday, which means it's time for another article of mine. Today I'm giving you the chance to see why there are so many problems with using the proper lane.

Lane Usage Mistakes That Ruin DMV Driving Tests

Lanes regulate the position and direction of cars. They regulate which cars should go in what direction, and they are placed in such a way that brings traffic hazards to the minimum. Choosing and using the proper lane is crucial for successful driving and road safety. During a driving test, it's very important to choose the correct lane. Turning or passing on the wrong lane can be a minor error at best and an accident at worst.

One big mistake students make is not sticking to the right lane. Most countries and states require that on normal driving, when not planning to turn or pass, drivers should drive on the outer lane. In most countries, this is the right lane. This rule is widely ignored among many drivers, including driving students. This can trigger off an error on the test score sheet.

Passing is a risky maneuver that must be made under ideal conditions. One of those conditions is the proper lane. Right-side driving countries prefer and sometimes require drivers to pass on the left only. Passing on the right on these countries is very dangerous. The blind spot on the right side of the car are bigger, so there is an increased chance of an accident when passing on the right. Driving students passing on the right during a test may get away with it, but they should not count on it and pass only on the left.

Turns are another maneuver that must be made from specific lanes. Turning right from the left lane when it is not allowed is illegal. Some intersections have more than one turn lane in one direction, and in this case the lane must be kept. Some driving students don't keep the lane, which can get them involved in an accident and possibly fail the driving test.

Lanes must be used correctly to be successful in the driving test. For that, there are guides that explain exactly which lane to choose in each situation and how to make correct turns considering lane usage and other factors on the road.

You can get such a guide at the Pass your DMV Driving Test area of Great-Info-Products.com, along with a course about driving test mistakes and tips.

I hope you learned something valuable today.
Have a great weekend,
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First Time Driving: Vanessa

It's becoming hard to find, but it's still possible: first time driving videos. Today I found a video of Vanessa driving and arguing. Yes, apparently some people are capable of driving, arguing, and hearing other people beg. This is very unique.

Here is Vanessa. It's not disastrous as last time, but there is a certain degree of annoyance in this video. Be warned.



According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on February of 2007, meaning over a year and three months ago. That means Vanessa probably had the time to practice properly and perhaps even pass her test.

Good luck!
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UK Driving Test: Part 3

After waiting for two weeks, the third part of the UK driving test is finally here. On today's episode: will the driving student pass? Well, watch the video to find out (don't scroll down yet):



I hope you enjoyed this series and it motivated you. You can pass your driving test even if you drive on the left side of the road. ;)

Yours,
Nadav

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The Best Age to Pass the Driving Test

Today I have some piece of news. According to a research conducted recently, the best age to pass the driving test is 25.

Why is that? Researchers found that people who pass at the age of 25 have the best balance of driving convictions and low accident rates. That doesn't necessarily mean no accidents. It's only a balance, nothing more.

This research also reveals that most drivers get their license at the age of 18. However, this research was done in the UK, so its results may not apply to the US or other countries, where the minimum age for obtaining a license is lower.

One conclusion is probably common to both the UK and other countires: the younger you pass, you will have a smaller chance of an accident, but a higher chance of a conviction, and vice versa. That's probably because you have more experience when you driver longer, but you drive more recklessly when young. Some things can't be changed.

Source: gm.tv.

Yours,
Nadav

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Parents - Teach your Teens to Drive Well

As you know, Monday is the day to give guest authors the stage on this blog. This is done to give you a chance to view some topics that I don't cover in my driving test mistakes course (for free), but still related to the driving test and my guide.

Today's chosen article is by Levi Quinn, an author who seems to be proficient in the field of cars. Levi (or Quinn?) wrote an article for parents about teaching their teenagers to drive. In my opinion - a must read.

Teaching Your Teen to Drive - Theory, Mechanics, and Practice

When you spend part of every day behind the wheel of your car, it can be easy to take the act of driving for granted. You may have forgotten how much time and training went into making you a competent driver. You might not even think much about driving at all, really...until it's time to for your teenager to take the wheel.

To help your teen get off to a good start, introduce him or her to three general categories of knowledge about driving: Theory, Mechanics, and Practice.

Driving Theory

The theoretical part of driving is the process of grasping mentally what is happening when one drives. It includes knowing what to do in certain types of traffic situations, or particular weather conditions. When two people stop simultaneously at a red light, who gets the right of way? What do you do when a car begins to skid? How far should you stay behind another car on the highway, when traveling at 50 miles per hour?

One option is to help with the "book learning" at home, through conversation and the use of learning aids such as instructional manuals and websites. Other possibilities are professional driving schools or school-sponsored drivers' education classes.

Driving Mechanics

The mechanical part of driving includes being aware of the car as a working piece of machinery. Before even turning the key in the ignition, teens should become familiar with the vehicle and its parts. They should know how to find basic foot controls like the accelerator and brakes. They should also be able to find the turn signals, headlights, and horn without having to look. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, be sure that they understand the shift pattern, the basics of how to use the clutch, and when the different gears are typically used.

In addition to vehicle controls, mechanics includes thinking about how fundamental laws of physics apply to driving. You don't need to turn your driving lesson into a science lecture, but an idea like "objects in motion tend to stay in motion" translates neatly to "the faster you're going, the longer it takes to stop."

Encouraging your teen to think in physical terms can help him or her to understand, for instance, exactly why it is dangerous to tailgate another car, particularly at higher speeds. On the other hand, the corollary idea, "objects at rest tend to stay at rest," could help to explain why a driver might use a lower gear when starting up a steep hill.

Driving Practice

The practical part of driving involves taking the theory and mechanics and putting them to actual use. Remember that being a passenger is not the same as being a driver. Even if your teen has paid close attention to your driving habits over the years, it's not the same as actually driving. Emphasize the difference between theory and practice-between watching, and actually doing.

It can take years for some of the theoretical aspects of driving to become automatic. Young drivers may know intellectually that slamming on the brakes could cause a car to skid on a wet road-but when an animal runs out in front of the vehicle, the first instinct is to hit the brakes hard and fast. They can learn to override these types of automatic responses, but only with practice and experience.

Of course, these broad categories are intended only as a starting point...or possibly as a reminder of how much knowledge you actually have to impart. Detailed information in each of these areas, drawn from your own experience as a seasoned driver, will be the best instruction that your teen can get.

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Source: EzineArticles.com.

An eye opener, isn't it?

Levi forgot one important paragraph - about getting a guide. This part is really necessary. Parents aren't always the ideal teachers, and if they ignore a part of driving that is tested on the driving test, their teen is going to be frustrated. Getting a guide is really critical for success in this case.

Good luck!
Yours,
Nadav

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Illegal Left Turns

I keep repeating that in my articles and also in my guide, but I still see that mistake a lot. Left turns on double turn lanes. People forget that they need to keep the lane. Yesterday I had the same case of not keeping the lane. I turned left from the right left-turn lane, and someone else turned from the leftmost lane. This guy just merged into my lane without even looking.

Here is a video by the California DMV about this issue. Watch and LEARN:



I hope that clears the issue. This is really frustrating when it happens.

Yours,
Nadav

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A Very Frustrating Behavior

Today I'd like to talk (very briefly) about some really frustrating behavior: parking blocking. Our neighbors' driveway gate is broken, so they park in the alley. The only problem is that my family and I park in that alley, and the neighbors park right in front of our parking, making it very difficult to park.

These neighbors are our friends, so we didn't call them angrily yet. But we're going to talk to them soon about this. A little consideration is needed. Only a little.

Please be considerate drivers. It really pays off.

Yours,
Nadav

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Tight Turns - A Wide Mistake

Today I want to share with you another article of mine. This time it's about turn, or more accurately, tight turns. Read below what really silly mistakes like this can cause:

Tight Turns - A Tight Chance to Pass the Driving Test

When driving and practicing driving, turns are a must. Without them, cars will be forced to go in a straight line and go nowhere. When turning, it's important to make the turn accurate. Otherwise, many objects can be hit and accidents can happen. Tight turns are one symptom of incorrect driving. During the driving test, tight turns account for many mistakes and so many failures.

One impact of tight turns is with right turns. When making a tight right turn, the car can hit the curb. Worse than that, it can hit what's on the curb. If this turn is done in high speed, the driver can lose control over the vehicle. All these cases lead to a critical error and a complete failure on the driving test.

Left turns are also affected by tightly made turns. When a left turn is made too tightly, the car enters the lane of oncoming traffic. This is a highly dangerous maneuver, yet it is made by many drivers. Even if no car was hit during a turn of this kind, the examiner is not going to be too impressed with that kind of turn, and he will most likely mark a minor error.

Another turn affected is a U-turn. When making a U-turn, it's important not making it too tight. When a U-turn is done tightly and there is a barrier separating the two directions of traffic, the car can go on the barrier. In such case, it counts as hitting the curb, and hitting the curb has only one meaning in a driving test - failing.

Perhaps the biggest problem with tight turns is the small radius of the turn. With the help of some laws of physics, it can be proven that going in a smaller radius increases the centrifugal force. This means that the car has a harder time completing the turn and an increased chance of skidding. During a driving test, the examiner is looking for safety. Making tight turns certainly doesn't point to any safety.

To avoid tight turns and make your turns perfect, visit the Pass your Driving Test area of Great-Info-Products.com and you could even enjoy a course about more driving test mistakes.

Now that you learned something new, go implement it! Fix your turns and become better drivers.

Yours,
Nadav

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First Time Driving: Jenna

milDuring the last Thursdays I posted here videos of people driving for the first time. Most of them did quite well. Others screamed. Few had trouble with the pedals. But generally you could see for most of them how they'll eventually get a license.

Well, not this time. Today I have a video of Jenna driving for the first time. I have to warn you: this video is not easy to watch. The screams of "Where is the gas pedal?!" and her poor instructor are not helping. You'll be shocked that people like her get a license (and I am not a chauvinist).

Are you ready? Here it comes...



Did you survive?

According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on August of 2006, so Jenna had over one and a half years to practice. Hopefully she can tell the difference between the gas pedal and the brake pedal. Some people seriously need a good guide.

Don't be scared by this video. There are only a few thousands of people driving like this. Near you. ;)

Have a great month!
Nadav

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