Driving in the Rain

Finally, after waiting for many months, rain is here. However, with all the blessings it brings, rain also has a negative side. Rain driving.

There are no many things more annoying than driving in the rain. People automatically cut their speed by half, the road become slippery (I saw someone losing control for a second), and most annoyingly: I do the same.

Yes, I am the most annoying driver on the road when it's rainings. I do that because I'm scared. I heard and saw so many rain driving stories, and I don't want them to happen to me. I prefer to live.

Drive safely!
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Getting Car Insurance Online

Getting car insurance can be pretty hard, especially with all the paperwork involved. However, you can use the service of some online companies that will make insurance much easier.

eCar Insurance - The Only Internet Based Car Insurance Company!

If you're using the internet to find good deals on car insurance you may as well check into eCar. This company is the only insurer that deals directly online. It will be very easy for you to get assistance and make payments every month. eCar insurance even offers a monthly payment option in which you can "pay as you go."

It takes only a minute to get a quote. You can buy, edit, and renew your policy on the internet without having to go through any middle men. Every comprehensive policy comes with the following: assistance, legal coverage, a choice of paying monthly as you go, reward after eight months, and more.

eCar insurance offers short term insurance, so if you only need temporary coverage for specific occasions, then this company will be a good choice for you. If you need to go on a UK holiday, for instance, one of these short term plans will be beneficial for you. Whether you need coverage for business or leisure, eCar insurance plans are definitely worth looking into.

You can get a policy for anywhere from one to 28 days. You can still extend afterwards if you'd like further commitment. You will have access to your plan all hours of the day, everyday of the week. You'll be able to make any chances if you need to. You can add drivers, change details, make adjustments, etc.

Needless to say, having eCar insurance can be very advantageous! This is one, web-based company that will let you have control over everything. You can get your quote quickly, either by the phone or online.

Even if you already have a good policy, you will still need coverage if you travel. eCar insurance offers good, comprehensive, affordable plans. Since you can control your account online, you won't have to ever worry about any hassles or confusion.

Hope you found this article useful,
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First Time Driving: Vanessa

A quick search through this blog will show you that there have already been two Vanessas on Thursdays, but hey, it's a common name.

This Vanessa has the stupid question syndrome. It happens when the driver is so nervous that she asks really stupid questions ("this is the brakes?"). It happens to many people, but it's still funny. Watch and enjoy.



This video was uploaded on October of this year, so Vanessa still has a long way to go. Hopefully her family and she calm down by then, so she'll be able to concentrate more.

Good luck!
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Top Gear GTR vs. Bullet Train: Part 2

Today is the second and final part of this race. Who will win? The GTR or the train? Watch and find out.



Next week will be another crazy Top Gear challenge. Wait and see!

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From 771 to 950

Two months ago I wrote about a South Korean woman who was trying desperately to pass her driving theory test with no success. Back then I said that it was her 771st attempt on February.

After trying for four and a half years, she made it. Last Wednesday, Cha Sa-soon passed her written test with a score of 60 at her 950th attempts. Finally, after all these years.

Now all she has to do is pass her practical test. Let's see if it'll happen in 2009.

Good luck!
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How to Get a Dutch Driver's License

Living in the Netherlands is not easy, especially when considering the driver's license. The process is long and expensive, but it can be done. Here is an article by Arwa Lokhandwala showing how to do it.

Getting a Driving License in Netherlands For Knowledge Migrants

Getting a car driving license in Netherlands for an expat is considered to be a very difficult and at the same time a very expensive proposition. There is lots to be done, right from attending theory classes, to taking driving lessons, to giving practical tests etc..and yet there is no guarantee that one will surely pass the difficult Dutch license test.

But if one falls under the knowledge migrant category of expats, getting a driving license becomes both easy and inexpensive. It can be done by a simple process called exchanging your old (the driving license from your native country) driving license with a Dutch one. I know you all are waiting for me to spill out the beans fast..so here it goes:-

1. The first and the foremost thing is to have one's 30% tax ruling document in place. This can be collected from one's office HR department.

2. Go to Gemeente (town hall) with this document and residence permit. There one needs to purchase a form called "Eigen Verklaring" which is a health form. It costs around 20 euros. One has to fill up this form (it asks some basic health questions) and then post it by simple mail to CBR. The address is mentioned on the envelope. In case one answers "yes" to any of the health questions, he/she needs a doctor's certificate for it.

3. Within 3 weeks one will then receive a confirmation from CBR that he/she is qualified to drive in Netherlands and does not have any health issues.

4. On receiving this letter, again go to the Gemeente. This time take along all the docs i.e identity proof, 30% tax document, CBR letter, old driving license, 2 passport photos and 50 euros as the fees. In case one wants this old driving license back again, this needs to be explicitly mentioned in writing to the Gemeente. This letter should be addressed to the RDW.

Note : Remember to keep a copy of the old licence until the processing is complete.

5. If all goes positive, one will get a letter from the RDW within 3 weeks stating that the driving license application has been approved and that the license can be collected from the Gemeente. It will also state from where you can get the old driving license back.

6. Collect your Dutch driving license from the Gemeente.

Note : They are very specific about the passport photos. The face must be in the center, and with a mid grey background. Dimensions: length (crown to chin) 26-30mm, Width 16-20mm. Must not exceed these dimensions.

All in all, its not such a tough process. It takes a little while long but then its much better than taking tests to get the dutch license.

Arwa Lokhandwala http://orangesplaash.blogspot.com

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Of course, don't forget that a driving test guide can always help, especially if you have a test to pass.

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Restoring Your Car's Leather Seats

Leather seats in a car show the owner's wealth, and it's a big headache to clean them up. However, by properly maintaining them, you can keep them good for a long time. Here is a video that explains how to do it.



Hope you learned something,
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