Driving Age Drop in Israel

Starting July 1, 16 and a half year old teens in Israel will be able to start driving lessons, and take a driving test at 16-and-9-months. However, there is a price to pay here: parents will have to accompany their children for six months instead of three.

According to the Road Safety Authority, this will help reduce accidents. However, I seriously doubt this assumption. New drivers are vulnerable due to lack of experience, and that can happen in any age. That's why insurance premiums go down with the years, not up.

I hope this law won't hurt more than it tries to help, like this kind of laws usually do.

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Why We Need Insurance

The rising costs of auto insurance probably leave people wondering why do we even need it. Here is a possible answer, delivered by Timea Fejer.

Why Auto Insurance Is Necessary

If you own a vehicle and you want to use it legally, you must have valid motor vehicle liability insurance. It means financial defense for your auto, motorcycle or truck in that case if you get involved in a traffic accident that results in human or material damage.

The regulations of automotive insurance are unique in every country. In the United States of America you have to meet the requirements of your own state.

Anyway, it's a common condition all around the world that vehicle owners have to buy insurance before they start to drive on public roads.

There are several items that can be insured in a support policy: your vehicle(s), you and your travellers, the other damaged vehicle and its passengers. You can also get clearing for renting an auto instead of yours and for towing your damaged auto to a repair shop.

The car insurance companies take into consideration several factors in order to determine each person's premium - they would like to have minimal risk in the case of each customer. The most important factors are the features of the driver such as age, gender, marital status, driving record and credit ratings. Besides these the car specialities (capacity, retail price) and the way of using the car (it matters how much and where you will use it) are also essential. Your monthly fee will depend on the degree of coverage that you choose.

You can extend your basic policy with cover for natural wear. It is not apply to damages which are results of collisions, made by vandals or natural forces. After the expiration of warranty this can be a really useful service.

The insurers monitor regularly the points of their policyholders. Every driver will get plus points, if they cause accidents or violate the traffic rules (such as driving through the red light, speeding). If you have more points, you mean bigger risk for the insurer and because of this your premium will be higher.

I would like to recommend a few simple tips that you should follow in order to avoid the increase of your premium:

· Drive safely and always wear the seatbelt! Don't violate the rules and don't get into accidents - a speeding ticket can increase your premium by 15%; if you get a ticket because of reckless driving or you drive under the influence your base rate can be bigger by 20% or more, after an accident up to 40%.

· You should report even your smallest accidents to your provider. If you don't do it, they may cancel your policy.

· Install an anti-theft device to your auto to help in the preventing of theft.

· If you take and pass a defensive driving course that is accredited, your rates can be cut by 10%.

Don't forget that your premium will be higher automatically if you have a flashy sport car.

Some companies have started to use an odometer-based insurance system. They follow up their policyholders' odometers. In this case the support will end when the odometer reaches the previously determined limit - it is on the ID card of the car which has been given by the company to the driver. But if you buy more distance, then the insurance will continue. This system is good because you don't have to predict the distance that you will drive in the coming year. And the police officers can easily check the validity of the insurance: they only compare the numbers on the card and on the odometer.

If you would like to read more about automotive insurance, visit my website: www.carinsurancecompaniesin.com where you can learn that whether you are entitled to any discount.

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Thank you Timea! That definitely cleared it.

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Resetting a Crankshaft

If you ever feel your car needs a crankshaft reset, you can use this video to do it. Remember: don't touch what you're not sure about!

I hope it helped,

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Two Years

Yesterday was a very special day for me. Since 2011, May 3rd will always be remembered as the day I got my first car.

My Hyundai is in good shape, with a few scratches here and there, but still drives well and serves me well. This is definitely my best purchase so far.

Will we celebrate a third anniversary? Maybe. We never know.

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More to Know for the Test

Being prepared for a driving test doesn't stop with just practice. There are more considerations to make, and here is an article I wrote about this topic.

5 Things You Need to Do in Order to Pass Your Road Test and Get Your Driver’s License

This day and age, there are many drivers' education opportunities. Student drivers can study and prepare by using helpful internet resources. From maps of the test routes to lists of mistakes to avoid, a student can easily prepare for both the written test and road exam.

Passing the driver's exam doesn't have to be as difficult as some people make it out to be. If you plan to take yours soon, don't let any scary stories your friends might have told you worry you. Not everyone fails their test on the first try. You might just be one of the 50% or so who passes. Using the learning courses you find online can really help you.

Here is a quick rundown on some of the things you will need to do in order to pass.

1. Make sure you get plenty of practice before you begin. Just like any other task in the world, practice makes perfect. Start out practicing in empty parking lots and side roads. Be careful and watch out for pedestrians, animals, and children on their bicycles.

2. Go over the written material as often as possible. You'll especially want to read over everything the night before the exam. Even if you've already passed the written test, you still need to go over the information. Review a list of all of the rules. You can look on the internet to find information about the laws in your state or province.

3. When you start the test, try to stay as calm as possible. Staying calm is perhaps the most important thing you can do. Remember to adjust your mirror and seat. Make sure both you and the person who is testing you are wearing your seatbelts. Remember to use your blinker as you pull away from the curb. Check your blind spots to make sure no child or animal is behind you.

4. The actual drive itself probably won't let any longer than ten minutes. Check all the signs you come across. You should know what they all mean by that point. When you approach STOP signs, come to a complete stop and wait a few seconds before continuing.

5. Listen carefully to everything the examiner tells you to do. If you don't understand something, ask him or her to repeat the instructions.

After the test is over, make sure you pull into the curb correctly. If you pass, congratulations! If you fail, it's not the end of the world. Don't let it upset you. You'll have plenty of opportunities to try again!

You can learn more secrets and tips online. There is plenty of information you can learn that isn't found in the guidebook the DMV provided you with. A driving course online will help you prepare for your test. The information is easy to learn and will help you get your driver's license on the first try!
 

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 article helped you see more clearly what you should do.

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First Time Driving: Katie

Today's first time driver is our second Katie, and a sideways one. Here she is:

This video is from April 21, so Katie still has a long way to go until she can get her license. It seems she does well here, so I don't think she'll have any special problems.

Good luck!

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Top Gear - Rallycross on a Budget: Part 2

There is no better way to start a month than the second and final part of the Rallycross on a Budget series by Top Gear. Enjoy!

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