Navigating all of the bells and whistles included with your car can be overwhelming — especially if you are new to driving. It can even be difficult to keep track of what buttons or gadgets are for even if you have been driving for a long period of time. Sometimes, when you get a new …
Yielding is a driving concept that takes many drivers a decent amount of time to feel comfortable with and properly master. It can be confusing at times because there are different times and situations where you yield to someone and where someone else is supposed to yield to you. Deciding what to do in this …
The essence of roundabouts is to improve the safety of intersections. However, many pedestrians, motorists, cyclists find them mysterious. It’s important to note that there are two types of roundabouts, i.e., single-lane and multi-lane. Even more, it can be challenging to understand the underlying basics of using these roundabouts. Read on to understand what you …
How many times have you used turn signs before changing lanes or turning? Chances are it’s a few times. Most drivers think using turn signals is a courtesy call. However, the law requires all drivers to use turn signals when changing lanes or making turns. Therefore, it is essential to use turn signals because they …
The summer months are famous for being extremely hot and unbearable. Do you imagine how challenging it can be driving in those conditions? Yes, it’s precisely tricky, mainly because of the effects of extreme heat on your vehicle. Knowing what to do during such times will help you avoid accidents and breakdowns. Let’s take a …
Mirrors are critical visual features that enhance safe driving. Whether electronic or manual car mirrors, they all play a familiar role—they provide more visibility when driving. So, manufacturers have an excellent reason for their invention of these mirrors. Rearview and side-car mirrors are the most standard mirrors. In this blog post, we’re going to delve …
Scanning is a core aspect of safe driving. However, not many people know how to execute it to enhance safety on the road. Scanning involves paying attention to your surroundings all the time and looking keenly around your vehicle to check for potential hazards, signs, signals, and roadway markings. Doing so allows you to take …
While everyone wishes to become a qualified and successful driver, actual driving can be terrifying for many people. The most affected are the new drivers, who often fear not knowing what to expect on the road. New drivers are advised to be with a licensed driver to help them relax when driving. Knowing that you …
Drivers, especially beginners, must pay attention to their surroundings when driving. It’s essential to be watchful on the road, including checking out any pedestrian crossing signs. Ignoring this may get you in trouble or worse. That’s why it’s necessary to watch out for other signals indicating that pedestrian crossings are up ahead. You can expect …
Adverse weather conditions contribute to the many accidents on the road every day. The most notable is winter—it makes the roads riskier. While this is true, we cannot underestimate the dangers of other adverse weather conditions such as rain, ice, sun, and more. They also have a massive potential of causing or contributing to car …
Cold weather is likely to cause mechanical problems to your car. While a driver can cover themselves with warm clothes, a vehicle can’t bundle itself up in cold weather conditions. Auto experts indicate that metal shrinks in cold temperatures resulting in various car problems. Let’s delve into common car problems associated with cold weather: Thickening …
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Performing an emergency stop is one of the essential driving lessons for beginner drivers. It’s one of the key test areas during your driving test. Even more, besides passing your test, executing an emergency stop is critical in real-life situations. So, every beginner needs to learn this maneuver. Note that, however, you need to perform …
When you begin learning the ways of the road, you not only have to develop skills specific to driving a car, but you also have to learn the rules of the road. The rules of the road are usually dictated by signs, stoplights, and lines on the road. Many signs either say or dictate what …
Drivers have a lot to keep track of when they are on the road. You have to follow certain directions and paths to get to your desired location, you have to watch other driver’s behaviors, and you have to keep track of your own. The more you drive, the more this becomes second nature, but …
Car maintenance is just one aspect of learning to drive and getting your license that you have to get used to when you begin venturing out on the road or getting your own car for the first time. Most people expect to spend a certain amount of money paying for the car or paying for …
The stop sign is one of the first driving signs or rules of the road that many of us learn to use. This one is easy because the directions are written onto the sign as opposed to some other driving indicators that may not be as obvious until you learn how to drive yourself. They …
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If you have learned to drive in a parking lot, the spaced-out suburbs, or the countryside, you may not have dealt with much driving anxiety just yet. You may have dealt with a small amount when you were learning to drive, but because of the fewer amount of cars and more space, you may not …
Left lane driving. It’s something that is often discussed as though it is a simple courtesy to move out of the left lane for someone moving faster behind you. Many new drivers may not be aware of the courtesy until after they begin driving on highways and notice drivers behind them getting frustrated at them …
So, you’re thinking about applying for your driver’s license? Maybe you’re finally turning of age and you can drive by yourself! Or maybe you’ve taken your time to decide whether or not you want to get your license. Whatever the case, getting your license is a big deal and can seem scary or intimidating, but …
At some point or another, most drivers have to eventually make a long road trip. Whether that trip is for a family holiday, to visit a friend, move to a new place of work, or something else, most people will have to do it at some point or another. Occasionally a plane ticket is out …
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