Archive for January, 2010

What to look while selecting Driving Instructor for Training of Driving Lessons

Monday, January 18th, 2010

To drive safely and smoothly on busy roads, one needs confidence and proper knowledge of operating the vehicle. This can be achieved by hiring a professional who has undertaken driving instructor training to give the driving lessons. Selecting a driving instructor needs some patience and understanding. Some of the following factors should be considered while selecting the right one:

* The instructor should be Approved Driver Instructor.

* Choosing the experienced instructor will do better than the fresher one as he would know better how to deal with students and how to act on the road. He could quickly spot the mistakes and rectify the problems. (more…)

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Avoid Hydroplaning: Driving Tips for Wet Roads

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Wet roads account for about 1 million automobile accidents each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. When it rains, roads – especially intersections – become slippery because all the oil, grease, dirt and other grime that has collected rises to the surface. This can cause your car to lose traction, or worse – lose contact with the road.

Hydroplaning is often the cause of accidents that occur on wet roads. This happens when your tires move across a surface faster than they can filter water away from the center of your tire. Fortunately, you can take several steps to reduce the chance you’ll experience an accident when driving on wet roads.
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