Opening a Frozen Lock

For the northern hemisphere, it's now winter. One of the side effects of the winter is freezing. Sometimes even car locks freeze, and then you need to practice caution to avoid breaking the lock. Here is a video showing how to do that.



Use this information wisely.

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No Truck Luck

Trucks are a vital part of our life. They carry cargo from one end of the country to another, and without them we'll have a hard time living. However, with them, we have a hard time driving.

Imagine this situation - you drive on a freeway with two lanes going in each direction. There are two trucks one after the other on the right lane, and you approach them from the left to pass safely. Suddenly, the truck behind signals left and moves to your lane, in order to pass the other truck.

Now you're stuck. You can't pass, and the two trucks have a speed difference of about 3 km/h (2 mph), which makes the overtake very long. Meanwhile you have to drive slowly behind the passing truck.

This happens too often here, and nothing is being done about it. When the road is relatively empty, no car should go 30 km/h below the speed limit, but the trucks make it happen. Really annoying.

Hopefully it'll end soon, or I'll just try avoiding those truck-filled roads.

Have a great weekend!
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Tips For Your License

Once again this blog returns to its original goal: giving tips to scared drivers-to-be. Today, in the 700th post on this blog, I have even more tips. With so much tips, there is no way you'll fail.

Driving License Tips - Learn How You Can Pass Your Test and Get Your Driver's License!

There are a lot of horror stories online from people who have failed their driving tests miserably. If you read any of these, you will only make yourself nervous and intimidated. The best thing for you to do is focus all of your attention on studying and NOT on fear or nervousness. You also need to practice driving every single day - even if it's just a few minutes. Go out with an adult and practice as much as you can.

Check out online resources. There are ebooks, how-to videos, tips, and even secrets available on the internet at your disposal. Even if you've already passed the written test, you still need to do a lot of reading. There are some practice-written tests you can take that can help prepare you for the road test as well. Learning all the rules and knowing what to do and when will help you feel more confident when you're driving during the test.

Sometimes the examiners or other DMV employees will share details about the things they'll be watching for during your test. Knowing exactly what you'll be examined on ahead of time will make it easier for you to prepare. While it's important to study and learn everything, knowing ahead of time what you'll be tested on will give you a focus point. Studying and practicing will go more easily from there. Find a checklist online of the things you need to go over during your practicing and print it out.

Keep in mind that you're not going to become a great driver overnight, so don't push yourself too hard. It's okay to relax every now and then. It's going to take some time, practice, and patience. If you're having any problems, keep working on them. It is essential that you work on your weaknesses, although you shouldn't neglect your strengths either. In other words, work on your weaknesses but still remember your strengths.

If you've taken the test before and failed, then work on your weak spots. What do you have trouble with? What mistakes did you make that resulted in failure? Learn from these mistakes and work on improving your weak points. Never forget that learning is an ongoing process, and that it's okay if you can't get the hang of everything at once. In time, everything will get easier. If you've already taken the test and failed, don't let yourself feel discouraged. Instead, keep on practicing, take advantage of resources online, and try again!

You can learn about how to drive online. Just look for secrets and details that aren't found in a basic DMV study guide. You may also want to consider taking an online driving course and practice tests to help you get your driver's license.

Hopefully these tips helped you slightly more with your test.

The 700th post marks the 30 day countdown to the 2nd anniversary. Writing two years daily is not as easy as it seems. Neither is writing for 700 consecutive days.

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First Time Driving: Sami

Today I have a head turning video for you. No, Sami is not a perfect driver. No, there is nothing amazing on this video. However, it was recorded with an Android phone from a weird angle. That's all.



Besides all that, Sami looks like a pretty good driver. This video was uploaded two weeks ago, so she still has a long way to go.

Good luck Sami!
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Top Gear Vietnam Motorbike Special: Part 2

This is the second and final part of the Vietnam special by Top Gear. Watch and enjoy.



Next week - something new.

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Royal Cut

Being a royal family member does not mean you can drive however you like. The Marquis of Blandford is a perfect example of that.

James Spencer-Churchill will be free to drive again on March 31, after a three year ban. Originally, he was banned for four years, but the Oxford Crown Court cut it down to three years for "changing".

What was Spencer-Churchill charged of? Careless driving and criminal damage in relation to road rage. Even royalty members get angry sometimes.

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Car Buying Tips

Remember Francis Murphy from last week? She's back today with some more advice, this time about buying cars. Read carefully - this article can save you hundreds.

Useful Car Buying Tips

Analyze carefully what the criteria you are looking for in a car; is it the look, comfort, price, safety, reliability or status? After finalizing this, it will be much easier for you to narrow down the specific model/(s) that you are interested in. It is also advantageous to search around the websites for useful car buying tips. Tabled below append some good car buying tips for novice in car buying world.

Getting a Used Car:

1. Visit the second hand car dealers nearby which you have received good feedbacks from those whom have deal with before. Check out the car center personally. If you have spotted any car of your liking, check out the age, the mechanical condition, the engine, vehicle mileage, the interior condition and the previous owners of the car.

2. You may even spot a used car for sale through the newspaper or online website. Call up the contact number provided and arrange for an appointment to check out the car yourself personally.

3. Buying from a private seller carries higher risk as the mechanical condition of the car may be unknown and hidden; it is always advisable to have your own mechanic to inspect the vehicle before finalizing the purchase. There are unscrupulous sellers whom will not disclose the problems but try to cover them up, hoping to pass them on when selling the car to you.

4. Request for a complete history of the vehicle (service and maintenance records, accident records, wear and tear records, outstanding liens and its previous owners) . This will provide some good ideas on how the car has been maintained, and what are the potential risks in advance.

Getting a New Car:

5. The best time to make the purchase: December. Car dealers will cut down car prices to attract buyers as people tend to receive annual bonus end of year, and their spending power is high then. July and September, where car dealers sell off cars at lower price to allow space for new car models.

6. Specify your budget. This will definitely help to narrow the choices which you can select from.

7. Check out the best financing deals from at least 3 reputable financing institutions before you decide for one.

8. Check out the auto rebates on new cars which you can take advantage of. Each different car model carries different rebate amount and policy for their new car.

To conclude, it is purely a personal choice whether to get brand new or a used car. It greatly depends on ones financial ability and their priority in life. In the end, it is just one mean of transportation to get from one location to another.

At the end of this article, I'd like to share cool websites with more tips on topics like car buying tips and how to change a car battery. Visit for more information.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Hopefully this article will help you with your new car.

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