Easy With the Gas

2010 is ending, and as every month ends, we need a video that shows us how not to drive. Today is a video that shows what happens when you "step on it" a little too much.



Have a FANTASTIC 2011!

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First Time Driving: Shelbi

Today's first time driver is Shelbi, who has a 14 minute video. The video contains two main characters: Shelbi who says "Oh my god" every 30 seconds and her father who calms her down right after that with "It's OK".

Watch it, it's fantastic.



This video was taken on Thanksgiving this year, November 25, so Shelbi still has a long way to go until she gets her license. Hopefully she's more calm by now.

Good luck!
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Top Gear - Killing a Toyota: Part 1

In this mini series, the Top Gear guys check if the Hilux is indestructable as the rumors said. Well, is it? Watch and find out.



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Hell of a DMV

Tolerance is important everywhere, and critical at some places. A DMV employee who takes homosexuality too seriously was recently forced to resign from his job because he lacked it.

The employee saw that a man named David changed his name to Amber, and remembered that he once learned that people who change their gender are usually homosexuals. He then sent Amber a letter condemning her to hell because of this "abomination".

Now he probably learned that you may have any opinion you like, but you need to keep it to yourself if you're giving a service.

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Car Insurance for Students

Being a student isn't easy. Tuition fees can get very high and getting to college with your parents can be quite uneasy and embarrassing, so you buy a car. Paying insurance on a car is never easy, especially for students. Here is an article by Sandra Clinton about easing this payment.

Student Car Insurance

Okay, so every now and then people will suspect that faction they belong to gets charged more for car insurance, and most of the time they are wrong. An insurance company could get in a lot of trouble if they based their rates on race or gender. They will not make that easy of a mistake. Still, they are able to get away with charging younger people more. This is somewhat justified. Younger people are less responsible. This is because they have not been given a chance to prove their responsibility yet. So, if you are looking for student insurance, you might have to pay a little more because of your age. Still, there are ways to prove that you are responsible enough to have lower rates. You just need to prove to the insurance company that you are mature enough to have lower rates.

Student car insurance rates are sometimes determined by the grades that the student is getting. If you are getting higher grades your insurance company might charge you less for insurance. This is a good incentive to do well in school. If you are a student you probably don't have too much money to spend on student car insurance to begin with. So, try improving your grades to see if you can get a good deal!

There are other things that can help you with student car insurance. If your parents have low insurance rates then they can add you to their plans and that can save you a lot of money. It's always cheaper to get added to other people's plans for things. Just think about it. Cell phones, gyms, and just about everything is cheaper if you add yourself onto someone else's plan. So, talk to your parents about being put onto their plan. You can tell them that you will pay for your part, but you would like to get a deal by being on their plan.

Lastly, we should talk about the negative impression people have about student car insurance. Some people think that student car insurance is somehow not as good of an insurance policy as adult insurance. That is just ridiculous. If you do get in an accident, your insurance company should be able to help you out. They should be able to do just as much as they would do for an adult. That doesn't mean they will, but they should. So make sure you don't just go for the cheapest rate around.

Hopefully this will help you find great student car insurance. You might have to do some hunting but it will be worth it. Be clever, because you are trying to prove to the companies that you are more than just a kid. You are a responsible driver who wants to pay as little as possible for car insurance.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you Sandra! This will definitely help many students out there.

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Install a Satellite Radio in Your Car

Traditional radio stations are great, but they have a major disadvantage: when you get out of their transmission range, you can't hear them. Satellite radio was invented just for that. You can listen to those radio stations all across the US without any interruptions (except tunnels).

Here is a video that shows how to install this radio.



Use it, it's great.

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Driving Through the Snow (With no One-Horse Open Sleigh)

It's Christmas, and as a result it's very snowy in many parts of the world. When snow comes along, it brings real trouble in driving. Snow lowers the traction of the tires until it becomes almost none, which makes steering very hard and driving very dangerous.

So, what do you do? Walk. Seriously. Driving in the snow is really dangerous. If you have snow chains you can try to drive, but slowly. Low speeds are the key in surviving this snow driving.

Well, it's Christmas. You don't have to go anywhere. Stay at home, open your presents, and enjoy the holiday.

Merry Christmas!
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Avoid Failing the Test

Failing your driving test is really a pain. You have to practice again, focus on what you did wrong and try again later. Here is an article I wrote about avoiding this failure in the first place.

How To Avoid Failing In The Driving Test

There are so many people who are always looking for ways of passing their driving tests. However, it is always difficult for these people to pass these tests, not because they cannot, but simply because they fail to do the things that will guarantee them passing their tests. In this article, I would like to look at some of the things that you can do to ensure that you avoid failing the tests every now and again.

Always Be Prepared

The first thing that you need to do is to ensure that you are thoroughly prepared for the test. This doest not just mean that you need to study the theory and then know how to drive a car. Not at all. It means that you must do regular practice to the extent that you feel absolutely comfortable with driving the car. The reason why this is important of you are to pass your driving test is because when driving, you are likely to come across certain situations which will show whether you have perfected the art, or you are just fumbling behind the wills.

Have Enough Rest Before The Driving Test

Another thing that you need to focus on when you want to pass your DMV test is that you must have enough rest the day before you go to sit for the tests - both theorertical and practical. The reason why this is so is that if you do not have adequate rest you will find yourself in a situation whereby, you are tired and snappy during the test. If this happens to you, then you can be sure that you will not perform well during the exam. On the other hand, if you are composed and relaxed, then you will not really need to worry about the rest as you will be able to handle situations very calmly, something that will give you an upper hand when trying to make decisions.

Do Not Panic

The last thing that you need to look into if you would like to pass your road test is that you should never panic. If you panic during the exam time, then it is definite that you will find it pretty hard to make your decision properly. This can easily sell you out as someone who is not yet ready to earn a driving teat.

All in all, passing your driving test is something that you can do easily. This should actually not be something that should put a lot of pressure on you.

Driving Test Success is something that so many people yearn for. However, what most of them fail to realize that if one is filled with fear during the driving test, one cannot achieve much. If you want to pass your driving test, you must be able to master your fear. You can read more from this driving test guide for more information.

I hope this article helped you understand what you need to do in order to pass on your first try.

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First Time Driving: Kolby

No panic and no screams (at least in the beginning). That's how Kolby's video looks like. Watch him having fun with a car for the first time ever.



This video is from the beginning of the month, so Kolby still has a long way to go. He is pretty good, so it looks like he'll pass on his first time with no problems.

Good luck!
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Top Gear Ground Force: Part 3

Here is the third and final part of Top Gear Ground Force. Next week you'll get something different and nice.



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Nigeria Moves to Testing

According to The Guardian, Nigeria is going to issue mandatory driving tests to all license applicants across the country.



Just to make it clear: up to now, you didn't have to take a test to get a license in Nigeria. As the article says, " ... the development is expected to curtail the issuance of the document to unauthorised persons ..." - you didn't have to get a license from the government!

Nigeria is moving one step closer to become a western country this way, but they still have a long way to go.

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The Importance of Teen Car Insurance

Car insurance for teenagers is not cheap, but it's necessary. Teens are more vulnerable to accidents, so insuring them against all claims and suits is a must. Here is an article by Ricky Lim about this topic.

Teenage Car Insurance - Why it is Important to Buy Teen Auto Insurance

The policies for adding teenage car insurance can put a hole in your wallet. However, it is very important nowadays. It protects your teen and your car, just in case he or she has an accident.

If you are a family person, the safety of your children is always a priority. At least, with teenage car insurance, the cost of paying for an accident after it has happened will not be as costly as having no teen car insurance at all. The secret to it is to get the affordable coverage that you can. You can do this by comparing quotes and getting the deal that best works for you, your budget, and your lifestyle.

We advise you to save money on teenage car insurance. A number of car insurance companies regard drivers who are under the age of 25 as drivers who are more likely to encounter vehicle-related accidents. There is a high percentage of death and accidents involving vehicular situations with teenagers.

This often leads to a higher teenager auto insurance cost. But think of how much you would save. Let's say your teenager has an accident and you didn't have teens car insurance. You would have to pay for the hospital fees and the damage fees from your own pocket, without any assistance from the insurance company.

But don't let this be the reason for you to get those car keys from your teenager. You can actually save money and get the teenage car insurance for him or her. And when you do, you have to remind your teenager the following guidelines.

1. Maintain a clean driving record. He or she should remember that one DWI conviction is enough to increase the insurance. What is normally a couple of hundreds of dollars could amount to thousands of dollars for three years.

2. Insurance companies provide discounts on teenage auto insurance to those who go to school full time and have a 3.0 grade point average. Insurance agents provide discounts to those who are accredited to take driver safety courses and other programs that have been qualified by the state.

3. Be an active member in the community. By joining a particular community or civic organization like Girl Scouts or Eagle Scouts, your teenage can already get discounts. Least risky teens are those who help better the community.

4. Get a safe car. Teenager auto insurance may cost you 50 percent less if your teenager is driving a safer car like a Volvo or a Honda Civic. Newer model cars that come with airbags are also less expensive because there are the safest for any teenager to drive.

Expensive cars, SUVs, high performance cars, and sports cars put teenagers at a greater risk so these are more expensive.

5. Add safety features like automatic seat belts, traction control, side impact air bags and anti-lock brakes in order to reduce the accident rate of your teenager.

Discover where to buy cheap teenage car insurance online. Learn more about cheap auto insurance for teens.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you Ricky! You definitely helped some parents with this article.

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Removing Stereo Noise

Having noises in your car's stereo can be really annoying. Nothing can be heard properly, and it has been proven that these noises really anger drivers. Here is a video showing you how to get rid of those noises for good.



Hope you learned something,
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Turn Off the A/C

We are deeply in December, and only now rain has decided to visit us. It wasn't just any ordinary rain, but really heavy rain, sometimes with hail. Finally, I can drive with my A/C turned off.

The A/C issue is a big one. This way I can save gas and enjoy the natural warm temperature of the car. I'm invulnerable to exterior smells and don't have to sweat everything I drank two minutes before I entered the car. Winter is finally here.

Hopefully it'll last until March. We really need this rain.

Have a great, rainy weekend!
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Why People Fail

The driving test score sheet has many ways to fail in it, but usually it takes only one major mistake to ruin one test. Here are three common reasons that make people fail.

3 Reasons Why People Fail Their Driving Test

To say the truth, no one should fail the road test. The reason why this is so is because there are very many people who pass the test and who are not unique from you and me, to the extent that no one should have any excuse whatsoever. After all, there is really nothing special about driving a car. It should therefore not in any way be more stressful than leaning how to walk. However, the truth of the matter is that there are so many people who fail the driving test, to the extent that people feel as if there is some secret to passing the test. In this article, I would like to look at three reasons why people do fail the driving test.

Speeding

It is always important for someone to keep to the speed limit to ensure that you do not fail your exam. A lot of people do fail the tests simply because they are not within the speed limit. In addition to that, you also need to show that you are keen about the current situation on the ground.

Near Crashes

The other reason why people do fail their DMV tests is because of near crashes. This refers to situations whereby one is not really in tune with the environment that is surrounding him and therefore fails to take into account the other road users. Having a near crash is a rather serious mistake and can easily cause you to lose your chance to get a driving license.

Lack Of Adequate Preparation

The other reason why people fail their driving tests is because of lack of adequate preparation. For you to pass your driving tests, then you must be willing and able to prepare early. This will enable you to prepare thoroughly. On the other hand if you fail to prepare thoroughly, your amateurish tendencies will be pretty obvious and it will be quite hard for you to show that you have really prepared for the same.

To be honest with you, there are many other reasons why people fail their driver's license tests, and it is not possible to ensure that all this information is placed here. For this reason, it is important that you first look at the reasons that have been listed here before going to have a look at the other options available. This way, you will actually know that you have dealt with the things that are most basic.

Driving test success is something that so many people yearn for. However, what most of them fail to realize that if one is filled with fear during the driving test, one cannot achieve much. If you want to pass your driving test, you must be able to master your fear. You can read more from this driving test guide for more information.

Hope you found this article useful.

Don't forget that the 1,000 hour discount is still valid, so you can learn how to avoid those mistakes for less. Just enter the code PYDT1000POST in the text box of Pass Your Driving Test and get over 25% off your guide!

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First Time Driving: Eric

Today we have a video of Eric who just got his permit. Watch how his father explains every second along the way and calms his extremely nervous son.



This video is from 2008, so Eric probably has his license by now. Hopefully he hasn't crashed to anything.

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Top Gear Ground Force: Part 2

Here is the second part of Top Gear Ground Force. Enjoy!



Next week - the third and final part.

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Don't Smoke and Drive

Six months ago, a study found that using marijuana before driving has a very little effect on the driver. However, the study was in Connecticut. Colorado, on the other hand, wants to limit the use of the drug before driving.

The Colorado government wants to set a threshold for THC, the active chemical of marijuana, which will define what is "stoned" and what is not. Drivers caught with concentrations above this threshold will be considered "driving while stoned".

Please notice that it's illegal to drive under the influence of drugs in Colorado (and generally across the US), but this law will help officers to determine whether a driver is "high" or not, since the situation right now is vague.

Hopefully the new laws will save some lives.

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Cheap Insurance for Young Drivers

The group that suffers most from high insurance quotes is young drivers. To help you with that, here is an article by David J. Henderson that will show you how to reduce this price.

Cheap Car Insurance For Young Drivers - How to Get the Best Deals in Minutes Right Now

When a young driver is involved in accident, it can be very costly because the price of the policy will rise drastically and this is why it is important to find cheap car insurance for young drivers. Nowadays, finding a cheap car insurance coverage for young drivers is no longer an impossible job due to the highly growing competitions among insurance providers. Online shopping is one of the best ways to find cheap car insurance for new drivers in the sense that there are lot of free websites that provide free online insurance policies and quotes.

One of the requirements for a young driver to get a cheap car insurance policy is to pass one or more advanced driving courses as a means of proving that you are a good and safe driver as well. For parents, it is better to send your young children to driving school instead of teaching them by yourselves so that they will not only be able to learn to drive properly but at the same time they will also be entitled for a driving school discount which most insurance companies offer.

Another thing to consider is the model and the brand of the car of the young driver. The older the model that the young driver drives, the cheaper the insurance policy will be. Although most teens would want a brand new sports car, it is probably not a good idea as the insurance premiums will be sky high. A better alternative is to give them an older model vehicle that is reliable.

Imposing a driving curfew for teenage drivers is also a better idea in order to avoid the probability of an accident or collision which might be a result on alcoholic drinks and other vices that most teenagers are engage in. So parents, be strict with your young drivers regarding "drinking and driving" as they may be more prone to engage in such behavior.

Finally, use the internet in search of insurance quotes, invite quotes from a number of online insurance websites and conduct comparisons among them. This would not only enable you to acquire a good insurance policy for young drivers but also familiarize one with the general terms and conditions pertaining to the form of insurance. New drivers usually have lesser disposable income than the older drivers and often are supported by parents therefore being able to secure a cheap automobile insurance policy can ease the pressure on the budget.

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Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you David! A bit of a commercial, but I think you handled it well.

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Clean Your Dashboard

The dashboard is usually a dust magnet, and everything that sticks to it is very visible. Here is a video that will show you how to keep your dashboard clean and good-looking.



Use this information!
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The Non-Mergers

Sometimes lanes end and everyone on the ending lanes must merge into an adjacent lane (or crash, but no one takes that option). Some people are so bad at this that they almost cause accidents. Others are just bullies during slow traffic and try to squeeze even though it's not their turn.

I don't know if there is a law for that, but it's pretty common sense that when lanes are merging and traffic is slow, one car from each lane should proceed at a time (car from lane A, then from lane B, then lane A, and so on). Some people don't even have this common sense and they think that if they push hard enough they'll fit in.

Usually, their thinking is wrong. Sometimes it's even dangerous. Bumper to bumper accidents happen because of these people, and insurance companies have huge bureaucratic expenses because of that.

People need to develop some patience for others. Some patience in general won't hurt either.

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The Big Written Test Secret

Getting a driver's license is a process with many steps. One of the first steps is passing a written test, which can be difficult for some people. Here is an article I wrote about passing it easily and moving on to the next step.

The Secret To Passing The Written Driving Test

Whenever people hear of a driving test, the first thing that comes into their minds is the practical tests. This is understandable because it is what has proven to be the most terrifying for people who are trying to sit for their driving tests. It is the panic that comes with driving on a live road that makes people feeling so apprehensive about the practical tests. Unfortunately, some people may easily find themselves in a situation whereby they pay too much attention on the practical test forgetting the fact that there is another side of the driving tests: the written exams.

The first thing that you need to do to ensure that you pass your exams is that you need to study a lot. When studying, you need to make sure that you understand concepts and reasons for certain actions rather than trying to memorize these things. Although there are many people who have managed to acquire the driving licenses through cramming, this is not the best way to do it. You need to make sure that you have a full understanding of what you are reading.

The second "secret" to passing the written test is to have enough rest just before the test. This is an extremely important thing to consider and it is important that the person who is going to sit for the written driving test prepares enough. However, this preparation would not be done at the expense of the rest that should be enjoyed by the person who is going to sit for the test. If you make the mistake of doing that, then you will go to the testing room tired and worn out, and unable to remember a lot of basic things about driving.

Lastly, you also need to take into account the fact that you need to be very thorough when it comes to sitting for the exam. The reason why this is extremely important is that you need to read all the questions carefully before going ahead to answer any question. If you fail to do this and then you rush to answer the questions, you can find yourself failing the test not because you do not know the answer to the questions, but simply because you were in a rush that was really of no use to you.

These three things will be very helpful to you if at all you would want to pass the driving tests that you will be facing.

Driving test success is something that so many people yearn for. However, what most of them fail to realize that if one is filled with fear during the driving test, one cannot achieve much. If you want to pass your driving test, you must be able to master your fear. You can read more from this driving test guide for more information.

I hope this article helped you.

Don't forget - the 1,000 posts discount is still valid! 168 hours passed, 832 hours left.

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First Time Driving: Gabb

Excitement is the feeling of every first time driver, but excitement like Gabb (probably Gabriela, but I'll stick to the video) felt is something I've never seen. She's so excited that she can't tell the gas from the brake or even move the car. Watch her scream and run away from the car. In screams.



This video is from 2008. Hopefully Gabb has calmed down by now and she's able to actually drive by now (just kidding, Gabb. You ,probably have a license by now!)

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Top Gear Ground Force: Part 1

Top Gear is back here, and this time they're doing some gardening. Enjoy!



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A German Revision

The USAREUR, a driving test that determined whether US military members and civilans can navigate on Germany's roads, has recently went through a revision. This test had very high failure rates, so it was revised to make it clearer and easier.

A US military official said that the main reason for failure is that people don't read the manual becuase they think the test is just like in the US. However, Germany is very different and it requires a different mindset.

The new test has 100 questions, 25 road signs, and no time limit. The allowed number of wrong answers still stands on 15.

Hopefully more people will pass now and be less frustrated.

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Compare Auto Insurance Online

It's another Monday, which means it's time for more insurance tips. Getting the best auto insurance quote depends on smart comparison between the different companies. Here is an article by Muneeb Ahmed about doing it well.

Online Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison

Searching for auto insurance quotes can take up a lot of your time. When switching companies, the main goal is to find a company that does not charge as much as your previous insurance provider. If you're familiar with insurance, then you know that rates go up and down all of the time. It's part of the competition between providers and also one of the ways that most companies make the majority of their profits.

Fortunately, you're the one who is ultimately in control of how much you pay for auto insurance. Much of what you will pay is based on your previous driving history. If you've got a bad driving record, expect to pay more. Depending on how severe your driving record, the price you pay may be significantly higher. People who have a long list of traffic tickets accidents usually have to pay hundreds more in auto insurance per month than those who otherwise do not.

With that being said, if you don't have a bad driving record, it's best that you do your best to keep it that way. Just by wearing your seat belt, watching your speed, and paying attention to other drivers, you can effectively eliminate having to pay more for car insurance in the future. Another way to make sure that you receive a low quote is to add safety features to your vehicle. The more safety features your vehicle has, the lower your premium.

Pay attention to the forms you fill out as well as the questions that your insurance agent asked during the quote process. If you're not familiar with what the agent is saying, you may just end up paying for additional services that you do not want. Some people want added services. However, those who are simply obtaining insurance to drive and drive only are not usually interested in anything extra.

Auto insurance quotes will also vary depending on what type of insurance you want. Full coverage insurance usually costs a little more than simple liability. If you're searching for the cheapest possible price, it's best to apply for simple liability, which in some cases isn't a good idea, especially if you need full coverage - but it's definitely the cheapest option available.

Make sure that you are honest about why you need insurance. Is your vehicle used for company purposes? If so, you'll need to pay extra. Paying a little more for additional services that you need is not always a bad thing. In the end, you'll end up paying a lot more if something were to happen. It's always best to take all the necessary precautions to make sure that you're doing what's best for you and your overall safety.

Check our website for more information at Auto Insurance Quotes.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you Ahmed! I'm sure this article will lower insurance prices for many people.

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Cleaning Your Car's Leather Interior

Last week there was a video of cleaning a car's interior, and today we get specific - leather interiors. Watch the video carefully, leather is not something to be taken lightly.



Hope you'll find good use to this video.

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Don't Be Sick and Drive

Having a cold is annoying. The addiction to tissues can lead to pain in the nose area and to eye irritation, which causes tears. It may not be raining, but the cold season has definitely arrived here.

Driving with a cold is a serious problem. The eye irritation and nose blowing make it almost impossible to focus only on driving, and they are a terrible distraction. They also occupy one hand, so only one is left to steer the car.

Hopefully I'll feel better next week. I can't keep going like that.

Also, did you have a chance to look at the 1,000th post celebration? 24 hours have gone by, 976 hours left.

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Post 1,000

The big day has come. Pass Your Driving Test, the blog that has been providing driving test information since March 2008, has reached its 1,000th post.

Today I'm not going to put another article to help you pass your test, I'm going to do something better to help you pass your test. I'm going to give you my driving test guide.

How will it happen? For exactly 1,000 hours starting right now, December 3, 2010, 8:00 AM until January 13, 2011, 11:59:59 PM, you can get more than 25% off my driving test guide. All you have to do is enter this coupon code:

PYDT1000POST

That's it. Enter the page, scroll down and type or paste that coupon code in the right text box. Click on the order button and a discounted version of the guide will appear. It's the same guide, it just has a better price.

Don't wait, get your copy of Pass Your Driving Test now and pass your test before 2011 begins. This guide is also perfect as a Christmas gift or New Year's gift, or just a friendly gift for any learning driver.

Have fun!
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First Time Driving: Manoj

Today we have a first time driver who doesn't speak English on the video, and you can still see that he's frightened, his instructor is not calm, and you can feel that this is this driver's first time even if you didn't know.



This video is from November of last year, so Manoj probably has his license by now.

Also, today is post number 999 of this blog. Tomorrow is the 1,000th post which will come with a big surprise. Worth reading tomorrow!

Drive safely!
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Fifth Gear - Lotus Esprit 200 MPH: Part 2

December starts today, and we're going to rush into it in a Lotus Esprit going at 200 mph, all by Fifth Gear. Enjoy!



Next week - something completely new!

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