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.

Hope you learned something,
Nadav

nadavs

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.

Drive safely!
Nadav

nadavs

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.



Hope you enjoyed,
Nadav

nadavs

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?
Nadav

nadavs

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.

Hope you learned something from Darren,
Nadav

nadavs

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.



Hope you learned something valuable,
Nadav

nadavs

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

nadavs