Top Gear Redneck Trucking Adventure: Part 1

Today was supposed to be the final part of the Top Gear Gold Mine Race, but unfortunately the video cannot be found, so I'm moving on. Today is Pi Day. The biggest contributors to this decision are the Americans, who write today's date as 3.14, making it the first digits of Pi (π). To celebrate that, here's the first video of the Top Gear Redneck Trucking Adventure.





Happy Pi Day!
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Sometimes You Don't Need a Test

Sometimes all you need to avoid taking a driving test is starting to drive before compulsory tests are introduced. For Susie Dixon it was the way to go.

Susie got her license on 1930, five years before the test requirement for a license. She has been driving 82 years since she was 18 years old. Anyone who can do the math discovers that she's 100 years old. Very impressive.

Actually, Susie will turn 100 in six days (one day after me). She never received any ticket or have any accident, definitely beating the insurance companies' statistics.

Happy birthday Susie, I wish you many more years of driving!

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Getting California Auto Insurance

Auto insurance rates and laws vary by state, and California definitely has some of the highest rates possible. Here is an article by Annie M Lacsina about the California issue.

What You Should Know About California Auto Insurance

The laws that govern car insurances vary from one state to another. If you live in California and it is your first time buying a car, you should be aware that the government of California will require you to avail of auto insurance. You should know the specific requirements to avoid any car-related problems in the future.

A known fact is that the residents of California pay for way more than the average insurance requirements in the United States. For one, it has minimum liability requirements, which people often call "15-30-5". This means that the minimum coverage for injuries is $15,000 for each person, $30,000 for all people in the car and $5,000 for property damage.

Because it is the "minimum", it means that a person has the option to increase the coverage according to what he deems more appropriate. This is to make sure that the financial protection for your car will not be less than what you may actually pay for. Increasing the amount of coverage will also protect you against lawsuits and mishaps.

There are several types of auto insurance that you can choose from. For instance, you may want to avail of a "comprehensive insurance". This is a policy that would pay for any damages incurred in your car. This type of insurance is advisable for those who have brand new cars because it has a wider coverage. Aside from accidents, a comprehensive insurance will also pay for other damages such as vandalism, fire or theft.

You may also opt to have uninsured motorist insurance. This type of policy pays for any damages incurred in case your car encounters an underinsured or uninsured motorist. This will protect the driver and passengers and will pay for all medical bills.

If you want to make sure that your car insurance will pay for damages in case of a collision no matter who is at fault, you may want to include "collision" on the list of coverage. This is a good option if you have a brand new or expensive car. Once the car is insured, you are more at peace with the fact that anytime your car encounters any accident, you are sure that you have financial protection. The California "Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations" specifies that any insurance company has a maximum of 15 days to acknowledge any claim filed. The insurance company also has the responsibility to help you out with your claim the best way possible. The 15 days is given for the insurance company to approve or deny the claim of the insured. Once the claim is approved or accepted, the company has a maximum of 30 days to pay for the insurance settlement.

If you are shopping for California auto insurance, be sure to ask all questions that you want to ask to make sure that you understand what you will be paying for. All coverages and liabilities should be clear to you. You should also get yourself an auto insurance quote from several companies so that you can choose which one gives the best deals.

Get all the information you need to know about California auto insurance at http://www.yesprop17.org/.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you very much, Annie!
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Lowrider Hydraulics Fluid

If your car uses lowrider hydraulics, here is the perfect video for you. It'll show you exactly what fluid you need.





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Storm and Cleanliness

After a very rain February, now comes along a very rainy March. No one expected 2012 to have so much rain, but we don't complain here. Every single drop is important.

The only problem is, of course, my car. For some reason, even after very heavy rain it just won't clean. The mud sticks too hard to its body and won't let go. Since it's raining (and I'm quite lazy sometimes), I don't even bother to clean it.

The situation is worse inside. The car is full of junk and it could really use some vacuuming. But, as I said, I can be quite lazy sometimes. Maybe I'll do it in the future.

Have a great weekend!
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More Common Failure Mistakes

Failure in the driving test is not the end of the world, but it's still very frustrating. Here is an article I wrote with some tips about lowering the chance of failing.

8 Common Mistakes Student Drivers Need to Avoid In Order to Pass Their Driving Exam!

If you are trying to prepare for your driving test, it's important that you know which mistakes to avoid so that you pass with flying colors. Even if you practice every day, you still might make some mistakes during the test. When practicing, many student drivers put focus on what they should do rather than what they shouldn't be doing. Learning about common mistakes other student drivers make will make it easier for you to pass your test!
Here are some of those mistakes:

1. Forgetting the controls. It's common for beginner drivers to mistake controls. Familiarize yourself with every single control and know exactly where they're all located in the vehicle you will be tested in.

2. Forgetting to slow down at the appropriate times. Always make sure that you are going the speed limit unless you are preparing for a stop. Whenever you change lines, go at the same speed as the surrounding drivers.

3. Staring at your hands or the wheel. Don't worry about your hands. Make sure they are positioned properly on the wheel but keep your eyes on the road. Your eyes should be constantly scanning the road in front of you, to your left, and to your right. Don't forget to look in the rearview mirror to check behind you regularly as well.

4. Braking too hard is one of the biggest mistakes made by beginner drivers. Always be careful when braking. Take your foot from the accelerator as early as possible. Slowly press down on the brake. Coast lightly before you come to a stop.

5. Making unsafe lane changes. Don't forget to use the right signal! When changing lanes, check the mirrors and look over your shoulder to check for blind spots. Make sure it's safe and clear before switching lanes.

6. Being overly cautious. Although it's always important to be cautious, you shouldn't be TOO cautious to the point where you aren't feeling confident. It's important to be confident and drive the speed limit. You will lose points for being too slow. Also, take the right of way when it is yours!

7. Failing to yield. When you're at the stop light, and want to turn left, you need to yield to oncoming traffic, unless you have a green arrow. Even if there is a green arrow, you should still make sure that no other vehicles are approaching before you enter the intersection.

8. Not being prepared. Most driving test mistakes occur because the student just isn't prepared. Get all of the practice you can get with a responsible adult driver.. Read tips and guides online. Take practice quizzes.

There are plenty of helpful resources for student drivers online. You can read driving test guides and take practice quizzes! Online driving courses are well put together and easy to understand.

Getting your driver's license is not that hard. If you would like to pass your driving test without trying so hard, you should get yourself this amazing driving test guide.

Besides that, today is the FOURTH year of this blog! Time just flies when you're having fun!

I hope this article helped you,
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First Time Driving: Alex

We had quite a few Alex's here, and now it's another one. This time she's driving around a parking lot surrounded by snow, learning how to use the clutch.




This video is from the end of February, so Alex still has a very long way until she can get her license. She's doing pretty well here, so it seems she won't have special trouble getting the license.

Good luck!
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