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TURN SIGNALS EXPLAINED

Turn Signals 101: A Complete Driver’s Guide

Knowing how to use your turn signals correctly is a safety precaution that can help you to avoid unnecessary accidents and even save your life. Turn signals are amber or yellow lights on your vehicle that flash to indicate that you’re about to change road positioning or turn. You’re required by law to use your […]

by Zutobi · Updated Apr 28, 2023

FAILED DMV TEST

How to Get Over Failing Your DMV Driving Test (+ Stats)

Contrary to popular belief, failing the DMV road test is not an uncommon occurrence. Thousands of Americans fail their driving test every year. Students attribute a variety of factors to their failed tests – anxiety, car problems, forgotten maneuvers, etc. However, the majority of student drivers ace the road exam by their second or third […]

by Zutobi · Updated Apr 28, 2023

UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS

Priority at Uncontrolled Intersections: Right-Of-Way Rules

What is an Uncontrolled Intersection? An uncontrolled intersection doesn’t have any traffic control systems to help determine the right-of-way, such as stop signs, yield signs, pavement markings, traffic lights, or other authorized persons directing traffic. When there are no traffic signs or traffic signals to indicate who should proceed first, you must drive with caution […]

by Zutobi · Updated Apr 28, 2023

AGE AND DMV TEST

How Age Affects You When Practicing for the DMV Driving Test

It is a commonly known fact that several areas of your life will change tremendously as you grow older. Is your ability to practice for driving test altered by your age as well? The short answer is, yes, age affects driving. A handful of states require adults over the age of 70 or 80 to […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2022

NEW DRIVING LAWS

Know the New Driving Laws. How to Keep Your Driver’s License in 2020

Driving laws are constantly changing around the world in order to keep up with the times and new technology. Drivers in the 1920s had no idea that there would be laws 100 years later prohibiting the use of magical devices, also known as smartphones when driving. They were too busy drinking while driving and not […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2022

DMV TEST INSPIRING STORIES

US: 11 Inspiring Stories About Learner Drivers Passing the DMV Test

Passing the US DMV road test is tough, but it is not impossible! See how student drivers of all ages are acing their road tests across the country. The pressure to pass the US DMV road test can overwhelm many. After all, it is one of the last obstacles towards the ability to move around […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

RAILROAD CROSSINGS GUIDE

Railroad Crossings – A Complete Driver’s Guide

Almost all injuries and deaths at railroad crossings are preventable and generally a result of driver error. Trains can take a mile or more to stop so they won’t have time to stop for a vehicle on the tracks. Today you’ll learn about: Types of railroad crossing signs and warning controls 9 tips how to […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

GREEN DRIVING TIPS

Green Driving – Save Money With 10 Actionable Tips

What Is Green Driving? Green Driving, also known as Energy-efficient driving, Eco Driving and Smart Driving is a combination of efficient driving techniques that you can use to reduce your carbon footprint. Green driving practices saves you money AND is better for the environment by producing less carbon emissions. It’s a win-win. And the best […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021

TRUCK NO-ZONES

What is a Truck’s No-Zone?

While a car only has blind spots to each side, trucks also have blind spots close to the front (due to the height) and to the rear (due to carrying a load blocking the rear). The blind spots of a truck are commonly referred to as ‘No Zones’ – referring to the danger of driving […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jun 14, 2021