How to Find Parking Anywhere

That's it. The year of 2008 is ending, and for this reason I want to help you find parking next year. Parking is a painful subject for many people, especially ones who live in cities. However, here is an Israeli commercial for paint that shows how to find parking anywhere. It has some Hebrew, but you can get the point even without it.



Happy New Year!
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Closing a Driving Test Center Angers Citizens

The driving test center at Colwyn Bay closed, and new drivers will have to travel all the way to Rhyl in order to be tested and get their license. This new move angered the citizens and new drivers who used this test center.

This new move means extra spending for traveling, and even more, an increased testing time. A test, including the way to Rhyl and back, can take up to 3 hours by doing this. However, the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) does not care.

Hopefully the citizens will eventually get this center re-opened.
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Some More Driving Test Hints

If you are not a new reader, you must remember Robin Piggott, the driving instructor who writes extremely long articles about the driving test. Well, today I have another one for you, this time with more hints for the driving test.

Driving Test Hints Uncovered

The Driving Test and everything that surrounds it up to a radius of a thousand miles is shrouded in myth, horror stories, half-truths and legends.

The Driving Test is a thorny subject especially if you are waiting to sit the exam and my advice to any candidate on the lead up to the Driving Test is to keep quiet and tell no one!
This will prevent an avalanche of curiosity and an even greater flood of often conflicting and confusing advice. Everyone has their favourite Driving Test story and some going back into the mists of time would make your hair curl.

It is a favourite topic on Internet forums and threads are usually punctuated by not only appalling spelling and grammar but quite a lot of vituperation. That’s a concise Oxford mouthful meaning much abuse. Who is on the receiving end of this language? It is usually the Driving Examiner and sometimes the Driving Instructor. Clearly someone posting a comment is rarely going to vilify themselves. Some excitable forum members quite frequently go into graphic detail about their Driving Test but the tune is almost always the same.” I would have passed but for…”

Blaming the world and his Uncle (or Aunt) makes failing the Driving Test a little easier to handle. There is only one person who should be shouldering the blame after failing a Driving Test and it certainly isn’t the person who normally resides in the passenger seat!

Now that we have got that out of the way we can get on with the serious subject of revealing some Driving Test Hints.

What is a Hint...the dictionary gives several explanations but we will take “a small piece of practical information” as the most appropriate in this case.

A small piece of practical information when added to another small piece and yet another and another, will cumulatively add up to a substantial list of hints. A substantial list will give the Learner Driver ample scope for homework. It is really up to the individual whether or not the list is followed through completely.

Sound advice from someone who has been studying Driving Test principles over many years and who is involved in the Industry is much more likely to be on the button and much more likely to produce some positive results. The same cannot be said about the advice from Parents, friends or workmates or candidates who have failed previously. When you want to succeed in a particular activity or get the latest information on a subject you don’t go to an amateur.

If you want to learn the techniques needed in order to pass today’s Driving Test you are going to be very disappointed if your information is gleaned from someone who sat their Driving Test thirty years ago or perhaps never sat the Test at all.

Q. What is the most common reason for Failing a Driving Test?
A. Lack of Preparation. Let’s say it again…Lack of Preparation.

What’s a Learner Driver to do? Prepare well in good time after absorbing the Hints List.

Here is the List:-

• Take Lessons with a suitably qualified Instructor.(not one week from the Test)

• Check your car in the minutest detail. Tyres, Lights, Brakes, Secondary Equipment

• Check all your paperwork. 4 Documents in the case of the Irish Driving Test.

• Familiarise yourself with the Area that your Test is scheduled for (3 mile radius)

• Check the day before the Test in case of major Road or Building works

• Practise your reversing manoeuvres in at least 6 different locations(5 times each)

• Check out the Test Centre for traffic flows and where you will park.

• Driving Test candidates frequently fail the Test at the first hurdle (manoeuvre) because they haven’t checked out what is going on in the locality.

• Learn the answers to the Technical check questions off by heart so that you can reel them off without any hesitation.

• Don’t change your car at the last minute. All cars are different and it’s too risky learning how to cope with a different car just before your Test.

• Practise in the Test centre locality at different times of day, different days of the week and at night. This will give you a clear picture of what you may be facing on the day of the Test.

• Learn and be familiar with the Driving Language that examiners use. An Instructor will be using this same terminology.

• Book a mock Test with your Instructor a few days before your appointment. This will give you a clearer picture of how the Test will be conducted and just how quickly a Test will be completed.

• Clean the car thoroughly inside and out and completely remove all loose objects including hanging Spiders, Nodding Dogs and Air Fresheners.

• Final check of tyre pressures including the spare.

• Buy a pack of spare Bulbs for Brake light and indicator failure. If you have them with you and your bulb goes, you will have a chance to take the Test. Without them your Test will be cancelled.

• If it is not your first time taking the Test then discuss your previous result with your Instructor.

Now you have an idea of the sort of preparation needed to give you a more than average chance of passing the Driving Test First time. Ignore any one of the Hints above and you could be joining the statistics of the unsuccessful.

Robin Piggott is a Driving Instructor in Ireland who brings four decades of experience to his Astral Driving School based in Limerick. His newly refurbed web site can be found at http://www.astraldrivingschool.ie Here you can find a treasure trove of everything for the Learner Driver and also pages for the visitor who is contemplating Touring Ireland by Car. Pick up a free seven part mini course "Passing the Driving Test First Time" and stack the cards in your favour.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

I hope you survived. This guy writes really long articles. And as always, if you are not Irish, my driving test guide is another resource to refer to when driving.

Yours,
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Cooperate With Other Drivers

When you drive, you are not alone on the road. For this reason it's very important to cooperate with other drivers on the road. Watch this video by the California DMV to learn more about the importance of cooperation.



In my guide, Pass your Driving Test, I also encourage drivers to be courteous to each other. Otherwise, driving will be a nightmare.

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Tired Driving - Once Again

Being tired is one of the greatest dangers of driving. Unfortunately, I was in a situation which required me to do this. It's a bad example for everyone, but I must admit that and tell you how it feels, so you won't do it.

It feels terrible. Really. I was not concentrated enough, I was also annoyed by another issue, and this impacted my driving. I feel lucky that I made it home. Later on, when I was asked to drive someone, I said "No". With all my love to driving, my life is more important to me.

Please, drive only when you are fully awake. Please. I know I will.

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How to Teach Driving

Driving is not an easy skill to teach, yet so many parents try it without knowing how to do it correctly. Here is an article I wrote about common teaching mistakes made by parents.

Helping Your Son Or Daughter Pass the Driving Test

Driving is not an easy topic to teach, yet many parents try to teach their kids how to drive. However, when doing so, many parents fall into the known traps of teaching how to drive. They yell, they get angry, and generally they act as they have no idea how to teach. This situation is very common, and there are a few ways to avoid it and make every lesson a valuable one.

Never yell at your son or daughter. Panic is the last emotion teenagers need, especially when they learn to drive. Instead, use an assertive voice when something is going wrong and a calm voice when everything is good. Only a life threatening situation should be treated with a loud voice, and even then, not a voice that produces panic. When the parent has no control over the vehicle, he or she better make sure the driver is in full control.

Correct maneuvers are a must to pass the driving test, but many parents still teach their teenage sons and daughters the wrong ones. When showing teens how to drive, it is very important to show only right maneuvers according to the law. If a parent does not know the exact law, he or she should get a guide that shows exactly what should be done. No one should be taught illegal moves.

Ignoring the student driver while he or she drives is another big mistake made by many parents. They think that their teen is skilled enough to drive without comments, so they talk on the phone or even sleep while their son or daughter drive. This can easily lead to over confidence or worse, an accident, due to lack of attention.

A good guide can easily solve all the problems mentioned above and even more. You can find such guide at the practical driving test area of my site.

Hope you found it useful.

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First Time Driving: Shayla

Hysteric laughing while driving is a sign of a beginner. Here is Shayla, our Christmas first time driver. Watch how proudly she announces that she is driving.



This video was uploaded on December 6, so Shayla still has a long way to go. She's pretty good, so it won't be a problem for her.

Merry Christmas,
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Know your Rights: Part 2

The journey to fight unfair parking tickets continue. Here is the second part of the series.



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The Blind Drivers

13% of drivers think they would fail eye exams, as posted on vcars. According to the article, 26% of drivers did not have eye exams after they passed their test. Half of them think they would fail such exam if they did it today.

This is a very disturbing finding. Drivers all around us may not see us, and we continue like nothing. Something should be done about it.

Go test your eyes.

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Carefully Choose your Car Insurance

Car insurance is a big problem for new drivers, especially the price. However, this price can go down. Here is an article by Darren Darr which explains how to choose the best car insurance for new drivers.

Choosing Your Car Insurance Provider

When it comes to being happy with your car insurance provider, it is important that you are confident that you know what they are offering you when it comes to cover. The basic levels of cover available are third party, third party fire and theft, and fully comprehensive.

Third party pays out to another driver if you cause damage to their vehicle or injury to them. This is a low premium product, for obvious reasons and offers the most basic protection. Should you damage your vehicle or it gets stolen, for example, it will not be covered by the insurance.

Third party fire and theft covers the other driver for damage and injury but also covers you if your car is damaged by fire or if your car is stolen.

Fully comprehensive cover pretty much does what it says on the tin. It covers you comprehensively. This means that most eventualities are covered, and other aspects, such as windscreen damage and you being able to drive someone else's car can also be taken care of. There are a large number of products out there that fall under this umbrella, with many companies offering variations on this particular cover. Investigate this carefully, and make sure you understand fully what the corer entails.

When it comes to your car insurance provider, it is worthwhile you becoming familiar with the little strategies that some motorists are using nowadays to help make their premiums less expensive. These include ensuring that your vehicle is kept to off the road at night, and preferably in a garage. Doing this will often cause your car insurance provider to reduce the premiums due to the car having a better level of security.

Basically, if you can make you and your car an attractive proposition when it comes to insurance, your provider should act accordingly and reduce your premium. So the above, plus other measures like not modifying your car, driving safely, taking the Pass Plus test to show that you are a more skilled driver than others, all of these will cause your car insurance provider to sit up and take notice, and hopefully offer you a set of premiums that won't break the bank.

You can choose to pay more on your excess, too, and this should attract a lower premium.

If you are happy with your current car insurance provider, this does not mean that you should ignore the others at renewal time. Many people find that by shopping around, they can get a better deal on their motor insurance, even if their current insurer offers them a discount. So never be complacent - there are lots of good insurers out there and you being loyal to one is more often than not unrewarded.

Finally, when choosing your car insurance provider, look for one that has a telephone helpline and a step by step claims process all laid out on their website. This means that should you ever need to make a claim, it should be an easier process than, say dealing with a provider who can only be contacted via email.

David Thomson is Chief Executive of BestDealInsurance an independent specialist broker dedicated to giving consumers the best insurance deal. They offer great value home, life and car insurance.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

And here is my tip for keeping a low premium: drive safely.

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Manage your Risks

Risks are a part of driving. There is no completely safe driving. However, knowing how to handle risky situations can dramatically increase your chance of surviving dangerous situations. Here is a video by the California DMV about this subject.



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Green Waves - My Favorite Style of Driving

Traffic lights can be a big disturbance if you like smooth driving. However, there is one situation which allows you to drive the way you want - green waves.

A green wave happens when all traffic lights are synchronized to have a green light together. This helps you move quickly when you are on a main road which needs smooth traffic flow. There is nothing better than that.

I really enjoy those green waves, but sadly they are hard to get in some places. However, they are really easy to get at night, so try it out.

Have a great weekend,
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Unnecessary Stops - Stops your License

Stopping is an important skill for any driver, but stopping unnecessarily is one of the most dangerous acts a driver can do. Here is an article I wrote about it.

Unnecessary Stops - A Serious Road Test Mistake

When learning to drive, student drivers often encounter situation which require them to stop: stop signs, traffic lights, left turns with oncoming traffic, etc. It's important that driving students learn when to stop on these situations, since not stopping can be very dangerous and lead to accidents. However, the reverse situation is also possible: some driving students, especially during driving tests, stop when they are not required to stop, cause confusion, and ruin their own test. Some of these stopping locations are very common, yet they repeat often and cause drivers to fail.

Yield signs are a common source of stopping confusion. According to the law, yield signs require the driver to slow down and yield to cars on the other roads. However, many driving students don't know what to do with yield signs, and stop. Worse than that, during stressing situations, like the driving test, students tend to stop anyway, even if the road is empty. This habit is wrong and can easily lead to failure.

Left turns from big avenues to small roads also make students stop when they are not required to do so. When a left turn is made in such way, the driver needs to slow down, watch oncoming traffic, and turn when safe. Many driving students stop anyway on these left turns, causing traffic delays. Once again, doing so during a driving test may ruin the examinee's chance of passing.

Freeway merging lanes are the deadliest places to stop a car, yet too many driving students do that. These driving students usually have trouble in merging with fast moving traffic, so they use the only tactic they know: stopping in the merging lane. This is really dangerous, since cars driving on the on-ramp go very fast, so they have a really big chance of hitting the student.
Stopping on the on-ramp may count as a dangerous maneuver, which leads to immediate failure.

The only way to avoid all those stopping problems is getting a guide that shows how to develop driving confidence. Also, a guide with detailed explanation about driving situations and how to drive when encountering them will be very helpful for nervous driving students, especially those without any experience in driving.

To get a guide like this, go to Pass your Driving Test, the best guide on the internet which gives you the instructions for building confidence, practicing for the driving test, and passing the test on the first try.

Hope you liked it.
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First Time Driving: Josh

Boys are a rare resource when it comes to first time drivers, but they do exist. Today we have Josh who made the classic mistake of putting all family members in the car when he drives. Watch how Josh handles the situation.



According to YouTube, this video was uploaded ten days ago and Josh is fifteen, so he has a long way to go until he gets his license.

Good luck, Josh!
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Know your Rights: Part 1

Unfair fines and parking tickets are being given every day. Here is a great series of videos showing you your legal rights in these situations.



Hope you learned something.
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Even Celebrities Have Driving Problems

They may seem perfect, but they are not resistant to having trouble. For example, actress Kate Beckinsale (sounds like baking sale, doesn't it?) has been trying to get a driver's license for 18 years.

Well, eighteen years is a long time. During this time, she drove a golf cart and was pretty good. Even though that's a start, there is something scary in the fact that she might pass her test one day.

If someone can't pass a driving test, he or she was probably nervous. If someone can't pass a driving test for 18 years, he or she should not be allowed to drive. These people prove time after time that they should stay away from the wheel.

Be safe,
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Choose your Driving Instructor

Choosing a driving instructor is not an easy mission, especially for parents whose first kid is starting to drive. Although the instructor is not a big part of driving education in many countries, in others it is a critical part of learning. Here is an article by Jane Grath about this topic (it has a misleading title. Ignore it).

Driving Theory Test - Preparation

If you are a learner, being taught by a Professional driving instrustor is highly important. Today many family members or friends helps lerner driver will say "I can do what a professional instructor can! " But the fact is that many professional driver also driving with bad habits. For example : a large number of drivers do not use the interior mirror. Also they do not driver hands positioned on the steering wheel correctly.

A expert driving instructor should knows the safe driving rules, and who will teach you the way how to driver safely. Always some lerners are become nervous while driving, so these experts should know how to handle these type of lerners.

While choosing the driving instrustor, dont go for the cheapest option. Always give priority to those to whome you go by reference. Referrer driving instrustor is the best way to search the profession instructor. Always discuss with friends before you choose driving instrustor. During these lessons, the learner driver needs to remember what they have been taught by their driving instructor and should put the methods into practice.Compressing as many lessons as possible in a short period of time may not be good for all learners. If time and money allow, the learner should try to book in at least one lesson per week with a driving instructor and preferably two, for 1-2 hours per session.

When the driving instructor feels that the learner is ready for the full practical driving test, it always be good to perform a mock test. This will involve the driving instructor to act as the examiner and for the learner to take instruction and execute a number of procedures that will be given, such as turning the car in the road. This will give the learner a good example of what to expect on the actual test, so that they can be prepared as well as possible.

The examiner will test the driver on a selection of exercises that will have been covered in the lessons, and will assess the ability of the learner to drive competently.

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Source: EzineArticles.com.

Also, there is always my driving test guide to show you how to really prepare for the test.

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Weather Issues and Your Driving

Weather conditions are a factor that should be considered when driving. Rain driving is especially dangerous, since it can lead to skidding. Here is an excellent video by the California DMV about this problem.



You can also use my driving test guide for advice on rain driving.

Drive carefully!
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Mental Merging Issues

Merging into traffic is a must-have skill for any driver. Freeways and many other roads don't offer traffic lights, so you must be proficient when you join a road with other drivers. Regarding that, there is something that can drive me insane. That is drivers who can't decide.

I am usually very kind on the road and I let others merge when I'm behind them. However, many drivers don't realize that and stay in their lane. The result - they reach the end of the merging lane and push others into the lane. Very unsafe.

People should change the way they drive and handle road situations. Many accidents would have been prevented that way.

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Freeway Exiting - A Tough Mission

Freeways are fantastic roads. However, their size and high speed limit require you, as a driver, to be more alert, especially when you enter and exit. Here is an article I wrote about the problems of exiting a freeway.

Freeway Exiting Mistakes That Destroy Driving Tests

Freeways are a great way of transportation, but like any transportation type, it must end somewhere. Freeway rides end on exits. Exiting a freeway should be relatively easy, but people still make terrible mistakes when they try to exit. During a driving test, any of the following mistakes can lead to a complete failure. Sadly, these mistakes happen very often.

The simplest and most harmless mistake is not signaling. When exiting a freeway, it's important to signal to the right (or rarely left) to indicate leaving the freeway. However, many drivers neglect that use of the turn signals and just assume that other drivers will know they are exiting. During a driving test, not signaling is a minor error, but many minor errors can accumulate to one big failure.

When the freeway exit is near, drivers should change lanes one by one until they are ready to exit. Some drivers don't read road signs, and as a result they discover that they are too far away from the exit lane, and the exit is very close. When that happens, some of them just sharply turn their wheel to the right and try to cross as many lanes as they can at once. This is a highly dangerous maneuver and also highly illegal. It is not likely to happen on a driving test, but if a student manages to do something similar, he will fail for sure.

Missing freeway exits is a common occurrence for many drivers. When that happens, some of them do what they should - continue to the next exit and turn around. Others have a more creative idea: backing up on the freeway. This is extremely dangerous and could lead to an accident in virtually no-time. If a driving student even thinks about doing that and stops on a freeway, he can forget about a driver's license at the moment it's done.

To make good freeway exits, driving students should get a good guide that will explain it to them. A guide like this will show the practicing drivers exactly how to exit a freeway, where to signal, and how to do everything in a safe manner that will also bring in the license.

You can get such a guide at the Pass your Driving Test area of my site, along with a course about driving test mistakes.

Hope you found this article useful. Be careful when exiting!

Yours,
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First Time Driving: Brooke

Stressed family does wonders to beginner drivers. We all know that. A calm family and calm passengers can easily make a driver's life more comfortable. Here is Brooke, a living proof of this sentence.



This video was uploaded on November 13 of this year, so Brooke still has a long way to go. Anyway, good luck!

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Family Drive From Hell: Part 4

Why do all good things come to an end? Well, no one knows. But even the family drive from hell came to an end. Mission completed. Safely.



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Awkward Driving Teaching

Driving in Britain is quite difficult, but teaching how to drive is very easy. All you have to do in order to become a driving instructor is have one year of driving experience. Way below expectations.

Driving instructors call for a tighter regulation in this field, but nothing moves fast with bureaucracy. Right now, new drivers can open a driving school business.

Using a driving test guide can save all this hassle, but apparently people want to feel safer. Well, it turns out that nothing is safe.

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Using and Interpreting Signals

Signaling is a serious issue for new drivers, and it makes a big portion of the driving test. Luckily, Richard M Jenkins wrote a great article about using signals.

A Drivers Guide to Using and Reading Car Signals

Signals allow you to tell other road users (vehicles and pedestrians) what you intend to do. They are a means of communication between fellow road users. Whenever you are driving you should always be on the look out for these signals. However never assume that every signal you see is correctly communicating the drivers intent. Always air on the side of caution. For instance say you are waiting to turn left out of a junction. Another car is approaching from the right with its left side indicator flashing. You could pull out but what if the signal is false or has been activated by mistake. In such situation it is always wise to wait for secondary confirmation such as the car slowing down or starting to make the turn.

Indicators are used to signal that you intend to move out or change direction. When using your indicators you should

Only signal if necessary. Remember you use signals to inform other road users of your intentions. If there are no other road users in sight you don't need to indicate.

Use them in good time allowing other road users adequate time to react to your signal.
Avoid using ambiguous signals. For instance if you want to up to the side of the road just after a left turn don't indicate until you are past the left turning or other road users may conclude you intend to turn left.

Make sure the indicator is cancelled once the manoeuvre is completed otherwise you run the risk of confusing other road users.

Hazard warning lights exist to warn other road users of a hazard. You should only use them when:

- Your car has broken down

- When your car is temporarily obstructing traffic

- While driving on a motorway or dual carriageway to warn other road users of a hazard ahead.

- Never use them when parking dangerously or illegally Whilst towing.

Brake signal. Whenever you press the brake pedal a rear warning light is activated. This signals to traffic behind you that you are slowing down. Brake lights are coloured red. When driving at night it is important to remember that standard rear lights are also red. Brake lights are brighter than these standard lights but close attention still needs to paid.

Another situation where the brake light can be used to give useful warning is when you are stationary at road works or traffic lights, especially when in low light or low visibility conditions. As a car approaches you from the rear press your brake pedal to activate the brake light. This will warn the driver of your presence.

Reversing signal. Whenever you put the car into reverse gear white reversing lights will come on at the rear of the car.

Flashing your headlights. You should only ever use this to alert other road users of your presence. Flashing your headlights is useful in situation where a beep of the horn would not be heard such as when driving at speed on a busy dual carriageway.

Never flash your headlights to try and intimidate other road users and never flash your headlights to give instructions to another road user i.e. to try and tell another road user that the way ahead is clear. This can be highly dangerous. If this happens to whilst driving you should never assume the signal means drive on. On your driving test is you were to react this way to such a signal you would fail your test.

The horn. This should only be used to alert another road user who you think may not have noticed that you are there. You should not use it aggressively or to tell off another road user. Remember it is illegal to use your horn when you are stationary or in a built-up area between 11.30pm and 7.00am except when another moving vehicle poses a danger to you.

For more driving advice see the driving test and driving schools website. For extra help learning to drive this driving test DVD may prove useful.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Hope you found it useful. You can also use my driving test guide for more information about signaling.

Yours,
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School Buses - A Reason to Fail

This is just in - two days ago, December 5, someone posted a video response to my own video on YouTube. It's a guy telling how he failed his driving test. Watch and learn.



Conclusion: watch out for school buses. Don't wait for their stop sign to appear, look for flashing lights as well. As you can see, they are mandatory failure.

Better luck next time,
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Hard to Cross

Wow. I am really becoming insane, but I have a reason. Some people are foolish enough not to cross on crosswalks, and they have to do it when I'm there.

I really don't get it. If there is no crosswalk, go find one. Don't wander around on the road trying to get to the other side. That's the reason accidents happen. Because people have no patience and they are just ignorant.

I wish all those people will go to jail. Then they'll learn to cross only at crosswalks.

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Dealing With Traffic Lights

Traffic lights are a genius invention, but also a big pain for driving students. Here is an article I wrote about a huge factor of driving.

Pass Your Driving Test - Common Traffic Light Mistakes

Traffic lights are a great way to control traffic flow in an intersection. They give each car the exact way to behave - who should go and who should stop. In theory, they should be the easiest intersection type for driving students to go through, before, during, and after the test. However, many students can't comply with the simple rules of traffic lights and fail their test there.

One big mistake students make is stopping after the limit line. Very simple, yet many examinees fail to do the right thing. They stop way over the line, causing a risk and of course a lost test.

Another repeating mistakes is related to pedestrians. Often students don't notice them or not give them the right of way. This usually happens on right and left turns. When this happens, some students just go through the intersection without noticing there are pedestrians on the crosswalk. That is of course an automatic fail. Others notice the pedestrians on the last moment, make an emergency stop, and block the intersection. That is, of course, another major error and a failing result.

Some drivers don't know how to handle yellow lights. When it happens on the test, some just rush to the intersection, trying to beat the light, while others try to stop even where they have no chance to do it safely. This not only causes accidents, but it shows lack of practice. Drivers doing that on the test will be sent home to try again a few weeks later.

And last, but not least, is a major issue that annoys other drivers and causes many accidents. This happens when the driver does not drive according to the light. Some drivers, especially on right turns, stop unnecessarily even if they have a green light. This often causes confusion for other drivers and might cause an accident. Running a red light is another issue, in which students don't make a complete stop before turning, and simply "roll" into the intersection. This is an automatic failure and an extremely dangerous act.

Traffic lights are great, but as a driver you need to practice using them. Also, you need something to guide you while you practice, so you will not practice wrong maneuvers.

There are many guides that help you practice traffic lights. Find your suitable guide at the Pass Your Driving Test Guides section of my site.

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First Time Driving: Rebecca

Being careful is very important for new drivers. However being too careful and panicky can ruin a beginner's driving career for a while. This is exactly what Rebecca and her mother are doing. Watch the fear in this video.



According to YouTube, this video was uploaded on October of last year, so Rebecca possibly already has her license. Let's hope she has more confidence now.

Good luck!
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Family Drive From Hell: Part 3

Chelsea and her family continue their trip to the destination. In today's video: traffic merging, family arguments, and exaggerations. Enjoy.



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Connecticut DMV Corruption - Another Arrest

The Insurance Journal reported another arrest in the Connecticut DMV scandal. According to the report, Angel Cabrera was the middleman in all those illegal deals, and she was charged with forgery, bribery, and witness tampering.

Angel is suspected to give driver's licenses without the need to pass any test. How? Simple. Bribery. Pay money, get a license.

May all the people involved be arrested soon.

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The Real Secret of Mastering Driving

Driving, as you know, is a skill you have to master in order to get your license. Tom Robinsion, an article author, shows us exactly how to master this skill.

How to Learn to Drive a Car

It's not hard work to learn to drive a car. When you are so skilled to drive a car around in the road, you will find driving a car is easier than riding a motorcycle. Before you become a skillful and safety driver, you must know about how to use a clutch and a manual, with courage of steel and enough patience.

First thing you need to do is read the driver's training manual provided at your local DMV carefully, knowing about what is permitted to do and not to do. You should be familiar with every term your teacher speaks to you, or you will get confused in practice. If you don't understand a particular section or idea, try to draw a diagram or ask a licensed driver to help you. Pay specific attention to speed limits, the legal blood-alcohol concentration level and the meanings of common traffic signs. These will all be on the written test in most states. You must take your written test before operating a vehicle. Contact your local driver's exam station to see when testing hours are scheduled and if you need to make an appointment for the test. Many states now have computerized tests. If you answer a certain number of questions right (usually 75%), you'll pass. You'll also have to take vision and hearing tests to ensure that you can safely operate a motor vehicle.

The more you practice, the more you get skilled. So try you best you can to practice in a place as empty as possible. Know your learner, the person learning to drive: their patience level, whether they are passive-aggressive, prone to anger, all those elements because their patience will be tried. Have your licensed driver help you find the gas pedal, brake pedal, gear stick (if your car is manual), turn signals, and other important parts of the car. Then ask your licensed driver to help you adjust the seat and mirrors so that you are comfortable and can see clearly. Buckle your seat belt - if you forget this on the driving test, you'll fail automatically! Start the car, and check all of your mirrors before putting the car in drive. Slowly ease off of the brake pedal and allow the car to move forward. There are many things to remember, but soon it will come naturally.

You should pay attention to what your teacher allow you to do and not to do. When you are practicing, you must concentrate on driving the car. Don't look around, it could lead to problems.

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And of course, there is always my driving test guide which shows you exactly how to drive and pass your test.

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