Merging into a new lane on the highway is a routine task that drivers will regularly perform. However, just because it is routine does not mean that it does not require close attention. Merging into a car you didn't see can raise your insurance rates...
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How to Merge Into a New Lane
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How to Snow-Plow a Parking Lot
Every small business with a parking lot is a potential customer to the snow-plow operator. A lot of the larger snow-removal companies are not interested in clearing the smaller parking lots. This is because contracts for the small, confined parking l...
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Tricks for Passing a Maneuverability Test
Passing a maneuverability test is required in Ohio -- in addition to a driving test -- to obtain a driver's license. The maneuverability test entails driving through a box formed by four orange cones, then steering to either the left or the right of...
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What Happens if You Lose Your Driving Permit?
When you get your learner's permit, or driver's permit, you are authorized to drive a car as long as you are supervised by a licensed driver above a certain age. This age varies according to local laws, but it is usually in the early 20s. You must ke...
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How to Do a Maneuverability Test
Parallel parking challenges even experienced drivers, so new drivers experiencing the first driver's test must practice maneuverability. This area of the exam requires skill and concentration. You must be focused and careful as you steer through cone...
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How to Train for a Driving Test
Training for a driving test can be daunting whether your are a teen who just reached legal driving age or an adult that is moving to a town with less public transit options. Taking the time to educate yourself on driving laws and practicing behind th...
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DMV Driving Test Objectives
Each state in the U.S. has its version of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). When the state government passes laws regarding motor vehicles it is up to the DMV to carry out these laws. Every state has a set of objectives that must be achieved be...
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What Are the Benefits of a CDL?
In 2010 there were an estimated 14 million commercial driver's license holders in the United States. They make up a diverse group of truck, bus and other commercial vehicle operators. Getting a license to drive a vehicle beyond a standard company car...
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Alabama Traffic Laws: Yellow Speed Limit Signs
Having a complete knowledge of the traffic signs and signals that govern the roadways where you live will help you become a better driver. Alabama uses 10 different shapes and six different color schemes for its road signs. These include stop signs,...
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New Jersey Vehicle Abandonment Laws
Before you leave your car somewhere for any extended period of time, it is important to know the laws, standards and potential consequences of vehicle abandonment in your area. In the state of New Jersey, the laws governing vehicle abandonment are cl...
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Smith System of Driving
The Smith System of Training is a program that was developed by Harold Smith in 1948 and established as a company, The Smith System Driver Improvement Institute was established in 1952. They provide training to companies with vehicle fleets, driving...
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How to Make a Parking Ticket for a Classroom Activity
A classroom activity on driving and parking laws can be enhanced by showing a parking ticket. This can give a visual element to the lesson. Thankfully you don't have to park next to a fire hydrant or some other spot to get a ticket. Rather, you can m...
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Teenage Driver Restrictions in Illinois
The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program in Illinois is designed to reduce the number of fatalities among teen drivers. According to the Illinois secretary of state, the leading cause of death for teens is traffic accidents, who have a fatality r...
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The Difference in Gear Ratios
The different gear ratios provided for driving a vehicle vary widely by transmission type and application. Transmission designers take basic principles into consideration in order to accomplish the tasks at hand. The first provision of a transmission...
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New York Junior Driver's License Passenger Restrictions
No individual under the age of 16 may operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York. After having held a valid learner's permit for six months, a person between the ages of 16 and 17 may apply for a junior license. A junior license allows teens to...
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What Causes Wear on the Outside Tires of a Boat Trailer?
Towing a trailer is a big responsibility because of the increased consequences in the event of an accident. Maintaining your trailer in proper working is a good way to mitigate the chances of an accident. One often neglected part of a trailer is its...
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Pros & Cons of Driving
If you're thinking of learning to drive a motor vehicle, or have been driving for years but are now considering whether it's the right thing to continue doing, there are a few pros and cons you should consider to help you reach a decision.
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The Importance of Speed Limits in a School Zone
In most states, you will encounter reduced speed limits in school zones. Slower speeds help protect school children, parents and educators, and can prevent harmful traffic accidents. While most speed limits in school zones hover between 20 and 30 mph...
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How to Create a Racetrack for Preschool
A racetrack is a place where people can race their car, bicycle, motorcycle or other vehicle against another person(s). You can build your own racetrack that can accommodate preschoolers. You need safety barrels that you can get from your state of tr...
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Maneuverability Test Tricks
The maneuverability section of the driver's license test in many states is the part of the test that new drivers particularly dread. Not only are their skills challenged, but they are overseen by an often-unsmiling test administrator in the passenger...
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