The Dangers of Tires

It's annoying, but it happens sometimes - a flat tire. In that case, you just have to change it. However, it can be quite dangerous.

Today May ends, so here's a funny video showing how not to change tires.



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Mix Auto Paint

Paint for cars is not just any paint - it requires mixing with other materials in order to achieve the same properties as the paint from the factory. Here's a video explaining how to mix this paint correctly.



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Just Driving

Sometimes I go through an entire week without driving. For this reason, when I finally get to drive, I don't rush it. I take the long way, I drive slowly, I just want to drive.

This is a real fun for me. Even if there are some annoying drivers on the way, I don't mind. The best thing is that I'm driving.

How is it for you? Do you drive for fun also or just to get you from A to B?

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What Your Examiner is Expecting

Examiners are people, just like any of us. When you come to be tested, they have expectations from you. Here is an article I wrote about what the examiners are looking for when you come to the test.

Driving Exam Tips - What Will the Examiner Be Looking For During Your Test?

If you are trying to prepare for your driving test, you need to study and learn all the rules of the road. You also need to practice regularly. You need to get comfortable in the driver's seat if you want to pass. Only practice with someone who will not yell at you for making mistakes. This will ruin your confidence and you won't learn anything at all.

At the same time, however, you shouldn't practice with somebody who won't offer you any real advice. Practice with a responsible adult who will explain your mistakes to you and offer advice on how to avoid making them in the future.

So, what do you need to know? Here are just a few ideas of what an examiner will be looking for during test time:

· Whether or not you adjust your seatbelt and mirrors.

· Whether you are holding the steering wheel appropriately.

· How well you start the car and pull out.

· Whether or not you look behind you as you back out.

· If you apply your brakes gently.

· How well you follow signs.

· If you maintain a reasonable amount of space between you and other vehicles.

· Whether or not you always use the appropriate signals (including hand signals).

· If you always go at the proper speed limit.

· Whether you know which lane you're supposed to turn into.

· If you can parallel park correctly, and safely pull out with the appropriate signals.

· If you know how to work the parking lights, parking brake, horn, and all other controls.

· How well you listen to directions.

These pointers are just the basics of what you need to learn. You can find practice checklists online. Print one out and take it with you as you practice. In time, you'll start to get the hang of everything, and you'll have your driver's license before you know it!

You can learn all you need to know for passing by checking out online driving guides. You can also find insider secrets online offered by DMV examiners themselves! There are plenty of resources available to help you become a better driver. Be sure to look over all the tips and secrets so that you can pass your driver's road test!

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First Time Driving: Erynn

Cemeteries are a very original place to drive for the first time. That's where Erynn drove for the first time, and hopefully the experience taught her to drive carefully.



This video was uploaded two weeks ago, so Erynn still has a long way to go until she gets her license. Hopefully she'll practice more on actual roads and not near the dead.

Good luck!
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Fifth Gear Stunt Special: Part 2

The Fifth Gear stunt special continues today with some physics lessons and speed calculation for the loops.



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Drive Sleep Drugs

Some people walk when they sleep. Others, apparently, drive. An Australian woman waits for court to decide whether she was driving drunk or driving completely asleep.

The woman is taking Stillnox, a sleeping drug, to help her with insomnia. Before she went to sleep she drank a glass of wine and took the pill. Apparently, during her sleep, she went to her car and started to drive.

Now, after she's been caught for erratic driving, the court has to decide whether she was drunk or completely unaware of what she's doing.

One way or the other, this shouldn't happen. If she was sleep-driving, someone needs to take responsibility for potential accidents.

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Facts and Fiction About the Irish Driving Test

Robin Piggott, the blog's favorite Irish instructor, is back again with some myths and facts about the Irish driving test. It's quite long, but it's related to driving anywhere, not only in Ireland. Definitely worth a read.

The Driving Test in Ireland... Fact or Fiction? An Instructors View

The Driving Test here in Ireland has assumed epic stature and is now a more popular subject then the latest Harry Potter Movie or Spy Blockbuster.

As with any exam, Written, Oral or Practical the reasons for failure can be attributed to just about any natural or unnatural phenomenon that you can think of.

Anything but the truth!

Myths and horror stories surrounding the Driving Test are the stuff of Legend and grow exponentially with each passing day as new legions (Nay Armies!) of Driving Test candidates exchange their experiences with anyone who will listen.

There is a very willing Audience since one in Ten of the Population in Ireland are Learner Drivers on a provisional license!

Yes... Nearly one in five of those individuals you see behind the driving wheel are Learner Drivers. That is twenty per cent of the total vehicle traffic in Ireland, discounting commercial vehicles.

Why with these numbers there should be a new T.V Channel devoted to the issue wouldn't you agree? Certainly the level of media coverage has been on the increase for the last while perhaps due to the approach of the General Election next year.

Learning the ropes from someone who has been there, done that, whether successfully or not, is a very worthwhile use of your time and could even be entertaining at a pinch. However, and here's the crunch...listening to tales of woe or the usual litany of excuses dished out by most failed candidates will not help you to any great extent. In fact they won't help you at all!

Why? Because there is no short cut to Driving Test Success, although it would appear that the average Learner Driver in Ireland believes that there is.

Let us have a look at some Fiction...

There must be a magical potion that should surely be available over the counter without prescription?

It would contain the following benefits (apart from being easy to swallow!)

(a) An inalienable right to sit behind the wheel.

(b) A complete "get rid of your Driving Instructor and forget Driving Lessons" side effect.

(c) Instructions on how to start and move your car down the road after purchase (essential).

(d) On the dosage instructions there should also be an extensive phrase book with useful and character enhancing quotes to impress all your friends. This would be something on the lines of:-

(e) "All a complete load of baloney "

(f) "A government money making racket."

(g) "A Driving School money making racket"

(h) "Get lessons from your Sister, Brother, next door neighbour and you'll be fine"

(i) "The Driving Tester's are all useless and wouldn't recognise a good driver even if they collided with one"

There is no short cut to Passing the Driving Test in Ireland.

Now for a Selection of the Facts.

(1) While it is a sample of some of the skills needed to survive and stay alive the Driving Test is only the beginning of a Driving Career and the start of the Learning experience.

(2) The Driving Test continues to evolve and with each new addition to the test curriculum it is becoming more difficult to pass.

(3) If it is becoming more difficult to Pass the Driving Test then it follows that more study and preparation, not less, needs to be faced.

(4) Taking the Driving Test before you have learnt not just the basics but more advanced techniques will lead to disappointment...often more times than once.

(5) The number of Candidates just not turning up for the Driving Test has quite an impact on the lengthening of the waiting list for an appointment.

(6) No Shows run at sometimes as much as ten per cent at Driving Test Centres.

(7) The New Test Centres on Ireland's East coast and the couple inland that are hosting the one year, privately contracted Driving Tests will only keep the waiting list from growing longer. This move to a one year privatisation of additional Driving Tests will not achieve the comparable reduction in waiting time for a Test of just a few weeks, as in the U.K.

(8) The growth in numbers of Learner Drivers appearing on the Driving Scene in Ireland, due to demographics and immigration, will make the Test Date reduction times a significant obstacle for the next few years.

(9) The many new pieces of legislation in the wings will have a beneficial effect in time but not overnight. Driving School Accreditation Registration and Monitoring will bring a new dimension to the whole area of Learning to Drive in Ireland as European standards are embraced.

(10) Currently there is no culture of Driving Tuition in Ireland and a vast majority of Learner Drivers take no professional lessons which of course has lead to a skills level that is way below par.

(11) The below par, and below European Standard of a vast majority of Drivers in Ireland has naturally led to one of the worst positions in the accident league table.

(12) Every adult driver and parent in Ireland can play a part in improving the attitude of Beginner Drivers from the moment they put a passenger in their car, whether a child or an adult. There is a need for Parental awareness which is lacking. Parents can influence the behaviour of any child from a very early age

It is obvious, even to the casual observer from any other European country or further distant land that the solution to the poor standard of Driving in Ireland lies in Driver Education that is formally structured, monitored and enforced.

There is a very good chance that any young driver, with the proper tuition and encouragement will turn out to be a competent and safe Driver and having achieved a reasonable level of understanding will sail through the Driving Test in Ireland.

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.

Thank you, Robin!

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A Four-Speed Transmission

A new week starts today, and once again we start it with videos about transmission. Yes, it's that important. Here is a video explaining what is a four-speed transmission.



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Boiling Cars

A month ago I wrote about it, and it happens again - another heat wave is approaching us. This means only one thing - impossible driving.

Driving during a heat wave is a nightmare. Entering the car means instant sweating, and the air conditioning needs a few minutes to turn the air cold. Meanwhile, we get hot, sticky air coming to our face.

Hopefully this heat wave will pass away soon. It's only May, not July.

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Driving Test Guide Full of Tips

It's another Friday, which means it's time for more tips from the driving test guide. Remember, those tips will get you closer to passing, but won't make you pass. Only the guide itself will help you pass.

Driving Test Guide - Helpful Tips to Help You Pass Your Driver's Road Test!

There are many rules you need to learn in order to pass your driver's test. You also need to get a lot of practice in before going to the DMV. You can find a lot of helpful tips and guides online, along with practice quizzes and even simulation programs! However, nothing beats actual practice, so make sure you get out there and practice driving every single day with someone you trust.

Your best bet is to start practicing in an empty area, such as an empty parking lot or country road. As you gain more confidence, you can start practicing in other areas, such as the test routes. You can find a list of test routes online. There are message forums and chat rooms filled with other people in your area willing to help. Don't just rely on your DMV handbook - there are plenty of other resources available as well.

You must familiarize yourself with all the hand gestures and street signs. They're really not that hard to learn. All you have to do is take some practice tests, as they all contain pictures of signs with multiple choice answers. You'll catch on to everything before you know it. You can practice driving on routes with various signs to learn what they are and what you should do when you come up on them.

If you are nervous, try adjusting the seat to a more comfortable position. Even if you think it's already set, there's still a chance that you can make it more comfortable for your height. Ideally, you should sit at least 10" away from the wheel, and have your hands bent at a 45 degree angle.

Take advantage of online resources. There are many e-books and how-to guides available that contain secrets on how to pass the test. Sometimes the test examiners themselves share secrets with student drivers online. If you can find an easy method of learning, you will build up your confidence and drive better as a result.

On the night before the test, get some good sleep. Make sure you eat breakfast in the morning, even if you don't feel like eating. You'll increase your chances of passing if you're well rested and have a full stomach. Right before going in to the DMV, practice one last time. Refresh yourself on backing up, parallel parking, and turns. Never schedule your road exam until you have the test routes down pat.

Check out a driving test guide to learn secrets on how to pass! If you want your driver's license, you need to pass both the written and road tests. The only way you're going to pass both is if you take the time to learn secrets and tips on how to drive! Take what you learn online and apply it to your practice driving so that you can pass your driver's road test easily!

I hope this article helped you get one step closer to passing the test and many steps closer to getting the guide, which will really help you.

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First Time Driving: Marilyn

After a few calm weeks, we're back on screaming! Marilyn, the not-so-calm driver we have today, spent most of the video preparing to drive and not actually driving (over three minutes). The video wasn't taken from the inside of the car, but it's still very good.



This video was uploaded last month, so Marilyn still has a long way to go. By the way this video is, she has a very long way to go.

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Fifth Gear Stunt Special: Part 1

Today, after months of Top Gear, we're going to have some videos from Fifth Gear, a show very similar to Top Gear. We'll start today with the stunt special. Can cars really go through loops? Well, watch and find out.



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The Fireman Driver

Some people don't have a driver's license even when they're 20 years old. However, if they ever become firefighters, that becomes a problem. Who is going to drive them to emergencies? For Jed Boyle that wasn't a problem. His mother drove him around.

After driving her son for so long, Ms. Boyle received a recognition for her excellent nocturnal service for her son.

Ms. Boyle doesn't need to worry any more - her son passed his driving test recently. Now he can drive to emergencies by himself.

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Watching for Hazards

Hazard perception is a part of the British driving test, and every driver must pass it in order to get a license. However, many get confused with it. Luckily, Jane Grath has the perfect article to help anyone with it.

DSA Driving Test - Know the Typical User Queries Related to the Hazard Perception Test

Its been found that, even after passing the driving test, learner drivers are involved into the road accidents disproportionately, especially in the first months.

Hence, it is important to take hazard perception training to improve hazard perception skills of the learner drivers. And also to become a safe driver minimizing the road accidents risks.

Here are few typical hazard test related queries which can help to know the exam better.

There are loads of informative pages available on the internet about the hazard perception test scoring mechanism etc. But usually a learner driver fails to understand the typical problems, other drivers also face.

Q. Hazard Perception Test NOT fair, I am experienced driver?

Although being experienced driver, I failed this part of the driving test. While practicing I can pass every time getting above passing mark. But in actual examination, I failed 2 times so far. I have spent more than GBP 100 already. Any advice to pass hazard perception test would be appreciated.

Q2. How to pass hazard test?

I am not sure about the way hazard test scoring mechanism works. Can someone explain terminologies like potential hazard, developing hazard, developed hazard, scoring window. I have my test next week and still not sure about hazard test. Please help. As I find this as difficult part of the test.

Q3. What types of hazards I look for in hazard clips?

I always see more than 2-3 hazards per clip. Should I click for all of them? Also can I click anywhere on the screen or do I have to click on the hazard itself. Please let me know any good websites to practice hazard perception test clips. Also any tips on passing hazard test on first attempt would be appreciated.

Q4. I failed my hazard perception part of driving theory test due to too many clicks. Can someone explain this?

Q5. Does the hazard clips have voice over. I can not hear when hazard clip is playing. Is there voice over.

All above and similar queries are answered on different websites.

All you need to

• Know the terminologies related to the driving test


• Know driving theory examination process


• Know hazard test scoring mechanism


• Know the pass marks


• Go through some few hints and tips


• Know the penalizing points


• Practice, practice- hazard clips

Jane Grath has 10 years experience in guiding the learner drivers to pass driving theory test. Along with writing useful driving test tips, driving test books, driving theory test CD, DVD Her experience and association with different driving websites provide a wealth of resources related to driving test.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you, Jane, for this wonderful article!

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Make Your Car Faster

Speed limits are probably the most ignored law in the driving world. People like speed, and nothing will change it.

However, sometimes your car is just slow. If you want to demonstrate your car's supreme performance (on authorized racing tacks ONLY!!!), here are some changes you can make.



Again, NEVER go over the speed limit! The fact your car can go 120 mph doesn't mean you should test that on the road. If you have a LEGAL racing track around you, go ahead and see how fast can go. Otherwise, go on freeways if you want to go over 60 mph.

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TheYip.com Interview

TheYip.com is a blog magazine (b-zine, as they call it) aimed at teens and young adults. One of the issues that concerns most people at this age is driving, of course. For this reason, I was asked to interview.

The interview is about driving and nothing about me (hey, you have over 800 posts here). However, from what I understand, they are going to have a giveaway of my book, Pass Your Driving Test, so you better check it out.

The interview will go online at about May 24, so keep checking. You may win a free copy of my book.

Have a great, safe weekend!
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Main 5 Tips

Tips, tips, and more tips. That's what Fridays are about in this blog. Let's not stop the tradition: here's another article filled with fantastic driving tips.

Top 5 Tips For Learning How to Drive and Passing Your Driver's Test!

Not everybody can get their driver's license on the first try. Everybody wants to, but 50% of first time examinees fail to do so. The reason why many people fail is because they don't study enough. They only thumb through the basic guide and don't practice as much as they should. It takes a great deal of studying and practice in order to pass a driving road test. If you're a student driver, you need to check online resource such as how-to videos, ebooks, practice tests, and simulation software. You also need to go out and practice every single day with a responsible adult who will provide you with constructive criticism.

Here are a few tips to get you started on your studies:

1. Make sure you know the locations of all the controls in the vehicle you will be using during the test. The examiner will probably ask you to show him or her the location of various switches and controls.

2. When practicing, make sure you don't get in the habit of breaking too hard. This is pretty common among new drivers. Just take your foot off of the accelerator and gently coast before braking lightly. You'll lose points if you move from the gas to the brake too quickly.

3. You need to truly understand the lights. For instance, a green light doesn't necessarily mean "go" when you're making a turn. Always keep an eye on the intersection to make sure that the other cars have a red light and that it's safe to proceed.

4. Get plenty of driving hours in your practice. Go online to see if you can find maps of test routes in your area and practice on those routes. As you get the hang of everything, you will gain more confidence in your abilities.

5. Take a driver's course. Some are even available online! It's good to have experts who are always there to answer any questions you might have and to offer you encouragement. Even if you fail the test, it's great to have somebody to help you understand why you failed and what you can do to pass next time.

These are just a few driving test tips to help you get started on your practicing and studies. Try to be confident in yourself no matter what. If you do end up failing, don't be too hard on yourself. Learn from your mistakes and try again.

Check out some driving test secrets that will help you pass with flying colors! Online driving courses are available to help you learn. They are highly detailed, yet easy to understand. Whatever you do, don't worry or feel nervous. Learning can be fun, and the more you learn, the more confidence you'll have!

I hope you are now more prepared for the test. Don't forget that a driving test guide will give you everything you need.

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First Time Driving: Berkely

Boys are a rare occurance on Thursdays in this blog, but today we have another one: Berkely. He has a ten minute video(!) of himself driving in a parking lot. Slowly. Well, he is a first time driver. At least there are no screms.



This video was uploaded last week, so Berkely still has a long way to go until he gets his license. It doesn't look like a big issue for him, since he's pretty good right now.

Good luck!
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Top Gear - Tank vs. Rangie: Part 2

Today is the show of the Range Rover against the tank. Who will win? Watch and find out.



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960 and Pass!

Remember Cha Sa-soon? She is the South Korean driver who passed her written test at the 950th try. And now there are even better news - she finally passed her practical driving test!

Considering she needed 950 tries to pass the written test, it's pretty surprising she needed only 10 attempts to pass the practical test. Maybe some people are better with that than remembering traffic laws after 900 times.

Sa-soon wants to buy a small car now. Good luck to all South Korean drivers living nearby.

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Thinking About Refresher Driving Lessons

When getting their license, some people jump ahead and drive as much as they can. Others are not that fortunate. They don't have a car or don't get to drive at all. If you haven't driven for a long time after getting your license, you may need refresher lessons. Here is an article by Darren Hirst (yes, he's good) about this issue.

Should I Take Refresher Driving Lessons?

If you are asking yourself "should I take refresher driving lessons?", this article provides more detailed information on who should take these and the benefits. Read on to find out more. Refresher lessons will help you improve your driving skills and therefore become a safe, competent and confident driver. By re-capping the safe principles this will reduce the risks to yourself, your passengers and then other road users.

Whether you have not driven frequently since passing your test, will soon need to drive more frequently, or will be supervising others to learn, you could benefit from refresher lessons. With the increased confidence you will also get increased enjoyment and will finally feel secure behind a steering wheel - you will actually want to get in your car and drive!

As well as confidence building, refresher driving lessons can help people to overcome bad habits that they have picked up over time. Some habits will have only a little effect on your driving, however, some if left over a long period of time may become more dangerous.

Many people tend to feel embarrassed to ask about refresher driving lessons but there is no need for this because it shows that you are serious about being safe on the road.

Our national driving school, Just Driving provides refresher lessons and has driving instructors who can provide these at affordable prices to meet your requirements. Our team of both male and female professional driving instructors cover all the essential elements of the safe driving principles and can get you quickly back on track. Why not contact us at Just Driving and we can allocate you a driving instructor to suit your needs.

Darren Hirst is one of the leading, professional driving instructors in the UK and is the owner of Just Driving Ltd, which was founded many years ago. Just Driving is a national driving school and the perfect choice in driving tuition. Visit Just Driving on http://www.justdriving.net Darren spends a lot of his time writing articles and press releases on his driving instruction experiences in order to help assist other people when searching for help and advise on these particular topics.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

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Tips for Automatic Driving

Driving an automatic car is very easy. However, misuse of its features can lead to transmission problems, and fixing an automatic transmission costs a fortune. Here is a video with useful tips about automatic driving.



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Go Ahead, Kill Yourself

Most people are not suicidal. They want to live. However, when they get behind the wheel, they suddenly develop an urge to kill themselves for no apparent reason.

Last week I was driving back home and approached a traffic light. From the way I was coming, there are two lanes going straight and one lane turning left. At the moment I went through the intersection, one car from each lane continued straight ahead. The one on the left just squeezed back in before hitting the traffic light.

Why does anyone want to kill himself for saving ten seconds? No one knows. What I do know is that this man or woman may show up in the Sunday paper. Tomorrow.

Drive safely!
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Gain More Confidence

Confidence is key when learning to drive, and practice is the best way to get confidence. Here is an article I wrote about this topic to help you gain more confidence.

Learn How to Drive With More Confidence So That You Can Easily Pass Your Road Test!

One of the most stressful things you will do in life is to take your driving road test. Fortunately, there are some ways to increase your confidence and lower your anxiety levels. You need to go into the DMV on test day feeling as confident as possible. Now, you shouldn't be OVERLY confident - it's okay to feel a bit nervous. You need to realize that you're bound to make a few mistakes. What is important is how well you continue with the test after making a mistake.

So, how can you raise your confident levels? By having a good studying and practicing routine. You can find plenty of online guides and resources on how to drive. There are DVD courses available that will instruct you on driving. Take what you learn in the course and use the knowledge when practicing. Start out practicing in an empty area until you get the hang of the basics. In time, you will be able to move on to the next level.

If you already have been practicing a lot, yet still don't feel confident that you will pass, perhaps you should try driving with somebody else. The person with whom you practice is going to play a huge role in how much you learn. This individual should be very observant. He or she should encourage you when you do well and inform you of the mistakes you make without being condescending.

Another way you can get some better practice is to drive around the testing areas. Familiarize yourself with every single sign and lane in the testing routes. That way, you'll know exactly what you're doing when you take the actual test. On the day of your driving road exam, double check that you have all the documents that you need. Arrive early just in case you realize you're missing something. Try not to be intimidated by the instructor. If you can "break the ice" so to speak, you will feel less nervous.

An estimated 50% of drivers fail their first test. If this will be your first time taking it, you can be one of the 50% who DOES pass! However, you need to take an online driving course and look over tips and secrets in order to pass. If you have taken the test before and failed, then determine why you failed and work on your weaknesses. You can do this by looking over driver's exam guides on the internet.

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First Time Driving: Meghan

Today we have a special example of a first time driving video with a good driver, but very bad recorder. The camera doesn't stop shaking, and it's quite hard to watch. However, the driving is very good.



This video was uploaded at the end of April, but according to its description, it's from 2007. Knowing that, Meghan definitely has her license now.

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Top Gear - Tank vs. Rangie: Part 1

Top Gear is going to the army. Jeremy reviews the Range Rover Sport as he tests it against Challenger tanks. Going to be interesting.



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Less on Learning, More on Insurance

Ever since cars were first made, there has been a debate who drives better: men or women. Now we have a little answer - men are better at the driving test.

It turns out that in the UK, men have a passing rate of 47% while women settle for only 41%. However, there is a big "but" in that statistics.

After passing the test, men have a much bigger chance of being involved in a crash. Therefore, women have cheaper insurance, while a young men's insurance is probably the most expensive car insurance.

So, who's better?
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Pre-learning Preparations

Before starting your practical driving lessons, there are a few things you need to settle down, especially if you live in the UK. Here is another article by Darren Hirst, this time about what you need to do before learning to drive.

What You Need to Do Before Learning to Drive

Many people find learning to drive an essential requirement in their life, whether this is from the age you are legally able to learn to drive or whether this requirement comes later in your life.
When you reach that stage there is some preparation to be done before the driving lessons can begin. Please see below for what you need to do before learning to drive:

• You will need to obtain your Provisional Driving Licence. This can be applied for either online or by obtaining the D1 Application Form from your nearest Post Office. Please note that you have to be 17 years of age to legally drive a car on public roads, however, you are able to apply up to 3 months before your 17th birthday but this will not become valid until your 17th birthday. This age restriction is reduced to 16 years of age if you are disabled and in receipt of a mobility allowance. As of this date (1st April 2010) the cost of a Provisional Driving Licence is £45.

• You will need to meet the requirements of an eyesight test, which means you must be able to read a vehicle number plate. If you are reading from an old style number plate, you must be able to read this from 20.5 metres (approximately 67 feet). If you are reading from a new style number plate (this means that the letters are narrower) therefore, you must be able to read it from a distance of 20 metres (approximately 66 feet).

• You could start to look at the Highway Code to become familiar with the theory around learning to drive. It is recommended that you start practical driving lessons whilst learning the theory as the practical experience will give you the understanding to answer questions and answers contained in the Theory Test and the knowledge from your revising for the Theory Test will help in your practical lessons.

Once you have received your Provisional Driving Licence and this is valid, you are able to start to learn to drive and the next stage is to look for a driving instructor. Why not contact us at Just Driving and we can allocate you a driving instructor to suit your needs and give you the confidence you need when you get behind the steering wheel for the first time.

Darren Hirst is one of the leading, professional driving instructors in the UK and is the owner of Just Driving Ltd, which was founded many years ago. Just Driving is a national driving school and the perfect choice in driving tuiition. Visit Just Driving on http://www.justdriving.net/

Darren spends a lot of his time writing articles and press releases on his driving instruction experiences in order to help assist other people when searching for help and advise on these particular topics.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

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Installing a Manual Window Regulator

The window regulator is the part in your car's door that raises and lowers the glass itself. If for some reason you want to replace yours with a manual one, watch the following video to find out how.



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Spring Rain and Slippery Roads

May is usually the month when spring starts, but where I live it's almost the beginning of the summer. That's why last Thursday's rain was a big surprise for many people, especially careless drivers.

Rain after a long dry period can be deadly. Everything that sank inside the road, especially oil, floats to the surface and makes the road slippery. Not a great way to start a new month.

Have a great May!
Nadav

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