August is the hot teen driving month, and GEICO tries to ride the wave with a new teen driving website.
If you are learning to drive, it pays to visit there and read some important safety rules. As an insurance company, GEICO has a major interest in your safety.
Also, it also pays to get my driving test guide which will assist you on both technical, test, and safety issues.
Nadav
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
GEICO Reaches for Teens
Monday, August 6, 2012
Finding the Best Insurance
Car insurance advice is always tricky. It's a very important service we purchase, so people look for advice all the time. However, it is a very personal service, so it's hard to find the "best" for a large group of people. It didn't stop Louie Dale from trying.
How To Find The Best Car Insurance
Auto insurance is among the most significant investments that you can make in your daily life. Auto insurance is actually right up there with health insurance and life insurance in importance. There are many reasons why excellent car insurance is so important; for one thing we spend quite a bit of our time in our cars or vehicles. We drive ourselves to work every single day, take our children to school and fetch them every single day, go on holidays in our cars and all sorts of other things. Our cars are a crucial part of our everyday lives.
If you have ever looked for good car insurance you probably know that it can be an overwhelming as well as confusing experience. There are literally hundreds of car insurance companies operating out in the world. It seems actually that it's almost impossible to find the best car insurance for your exact requirements. What if you get it wrong and get trapped in a lifelong commitment to an unfair insurance contract? There are many additional factors that you need to take into consideration as well as think about cautiously before you make any decisions about auto insurance.
Among the first things that you have to think about is what exactly your requirements are. How much insurance is sufficient? Just how much insurance is too much? These are essential concerns that you'll want to answer so that you have a much better concept of what it is that you'll need before even investigating different auto insurance providers. You need to evaluate your needs as well as your month-to-month budget and also be as practical as possible. Perhaps you do not need all of the bells and whistles which some auto insurance providers will try to sell you. For many of those car insurance providers it is all about getting in just as much cash as possible, they don't necessarily care about what your needs may be.
How many cars do you presently own? If it is just one car are you the only driver? If the answer is no then you'll also need to place any other drivers on your insurance coverage just in case they are driving when something happens. In some locations auto insurance is mandatory and it is illegal to drive a car with out adequate and up to date car insurance. You also have to think about additional clauses ion your vehicle insurance coverage like individual liability cover, 3rd party insurance coverage, damage to property and a few other as well. These are designed to cover all the bases just in case something should happen to someone else's property or person that turns out to be your fault.
There are many trustworthy auto insurance firms that you will be happy with, the trick is actually finding them. The web is among the best research tools that we have at our disposal today; it's a great idea to make use of the web as well as research different auto insurance companies on the internet.
If you would like more information on best car insurance, please go to the site http://www.payasyoudrive.co.za
Source: EzineArticles.com.
Thank you Louie! That was definitely very helpful.
Nadav
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Fix Tire Bump Sounds
If your tires make bump sounds on sharp turns, you may need to take a look at this video to find out how to fix this problem.
Hope it helps,
Nadav
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
Back in California
After a long turn, I am finally back in California. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the roads are bad, and gas prices are super-high. There is a reason it's called the Golden State - gasoline is priced like gold.
In two days I'll be back in Los Angeles, ready to fly to the East Coast and start my trip in there. I hope the eastern states have good roads and normal gas prices like I had in the western states (besides California).
See you in Canada!
Nadav
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Another Set of Common Mistakes
Driving mistakes happen to everyone, but during a test too many can lead to failure. Here is a list of common ones that you should avoid.
From Inappropriate Stopping to Steering Trouble - A Guide to Common Driving Exam Mistakes
You are going to have to pass a written test and a road exam if you want to get your driver's license. While the written test is fairly easy, many drivers have difficulty with the road exam. It can be challenging and intimidating. You need to know what to do, and what not to do.
If you know which mistakes to avoid, you can increase your chances of passing. Learn from the mistakes made by others. If you've tried taking the test already and failed, then you should already have some idea of the common mistakes.
Inappropriate Stopping or Yielding
Many student drivers make the mistake of getting in the way of oncoming traffic. Know when to turn, and where. Know when to stop and when to go. It sounds simple, yet failing to stop or go at the right times is a common reason why a lot of people fail.
You also need to remember to come to a complete stop whenever you're at a red light or a STOP sign. Slow down and prepare to stop when you see a yellow light.
Not Operating the Vehicle Properly
You shouldn't even begin driving until you know how to operate all of the control. Failing to turn on the proper signals or adjusting the mirrors will cause you to fail the test. You should also know how to turn the windshield wipers and hazard lights on.
Making Mistakes When Turning
Some drivers either make their turns too tight or too wide. Making a tight turn may cause you to hit the curb. Making a wide turn can cause you to either hit the curb or enter the wrong lane. You don't want to signal wrong, either, or you could end up causing a collision.
Not Observing Surroundings
You don't want to put too much focus on your own driving that you neglect other drivers. Be aware of what's going on around you at all times. In addition to other drivers, you should also keep an eye out for obstructions on the road and pedestrians. Don't forget to check your mirrors while driving.
Steering Problems
You'll be surprised at the number of student drivers who clutch the steering wheel too tightly. Sometimes they even jerk it instead of driving smoothly. At the same time, you don't want to be so confident in your driving abilities that you drive with one hand.
Now that you know the mistakes many people make when taking their driver's exam, you can avoid making them yourself. Hopefully, you have some idea of how to drive responsibly and safely.
Knowing which mistakes to avoid is only the beginning. There is a lot more you need to learn if you want to pass your road exam. Check out some online driving guides. They offer step-by-step videos, interactive tools, practice tests, and more.
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.
I hope this list helped you,
Nadav
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
First Time Driving: Becky
Today we have Becky as our first time driver, trying her luck around the WalMart parking lot and almost hitting a car towards the end. Eventually, she does well.
This video was uploaded on July 24, so Becky still has a long way to go until she can get her license. If she won't hit other cars, there will be no problems.
Good luck!
Nadav
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Top Gear Break for the German Border: Part 1
This week, the Top Gear guys each try to drive from Colditz to the German border using only 13.5 liters of gasoline, each with a different car. Who will make it? Watch and find out.
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