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Ever since the invention of the automobile people have been drinking and driving. There are many people that think they can drive if they have only had a couple drinks but this is far from the truth. There is never an excuse for drinking and driving, no matter how little you had to drink.
When you take the risk and drive will drinking there are many things that may go wrong. You could end up spending the night in jail and having to pay a large fine for a DUI if you are caught driving drunk. Not to mention all of the people you are putting in danger. A DUI is the best case scenario because you could end up taking someone’s life.
You run the risk of losing a lot when you are drunk and driving. If you drive after you have been drinking you take the risk of killing yourself or someone else. You will go to jail if you wreck and the result is someone’s death. You absolutely can and more than likely will be arrested and charged with the crime of man slaughter if you kill someone will driving drunk.
Driving during the winter months take preparation and following a couple of very good rule. The first being, if you do not have to go anywhere, don’t. Then always give yourself extra time during winter driving and make sure your vehicle is in the best shape. Also, always stay with your vehicle should you get stuck.
Before winter arrives take the time t winterize your vehicle. This means seeing a professional for a vehicle check up. Besides winter tires, you’ll also want your vehicle in tip top shape, which can keep you from being stuck in sub zero temperatures.
Make sure your mechanic checks out your brakes, does any tune up work, checks all fluids including wiper fluid and installs new windshield wipers if needed. This is all winter preparation and can allow you to drive if you have to with a healthy vehicle.
Then winterize a bit more with an emergency preparedness kit. This is not just for alerting people of a stranded vehicle with flares and such, it’s also for you. Make sure you have a gallon of water, flashlights, extra batteries and simple high energy foods such as chocolate or energy bars. You’ll also want to through in hats, gloves, insulated boots and a few blankets. Of course, it doesn’t help to look online for auto insurance quotes and ensure your car insurance covers everything you need.
Online driving test
The online driving theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part. If you pass one part and fail the other you’ll fail the whole online test, and you’ll need to take both parts again.
A. Multiple choice element in online theory test
The theory test is a computer-based test at various tests centres around the country.
This section is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. Before the online test starts you’ll be given instructions on how the test works. You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin. You have 57 minutes to complete the test. There is a 15-minute practice session you can work through before starting the tests. The questions in each multiple choice test in driving theory test vary according to the category of vehicle you’re hoping to obtain a license for, i.e. a motorcycle theory test will contain specific questions that don’t appear in any other test. A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer. You can navigate between questions and ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts. For cars and motorcycles you’ll be asked randomly selected 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes and you need to get at least 43 right to pass. For lorries and buses you’ll be asked 60 questions in 70 minutes and the pass mark is 51 out of 60. The cost of the theory test is £28.50
Taking your Theory test and passing it is the first step towards getting a permanent licence. But before doing that you need to book test slot.
Theory test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using the online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and apply by post. Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving licence. You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office. Once you have a valid provisional driving licence you can book your theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 percent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.
Booking Test online
To book test online you will need -
A valid UK provisional driving licence
A valid debit or credit card for payment
(Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)
Book test appointment
The first step towards getting a full license is to book test appointment for your Theory test exam.You need to book test at a test centre nearest and most convenient to you. You can book test either online, on telephone or even by post.
Theory test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using the online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and apply by post. Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving license. You can apply for a provisional driving license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office. Once you have a valid provisional driving license you can book your theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 percent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.
To book test online and telephone you will need – A valid UK provisional driving license A valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)
After you have passed your theory test exam you need to pass practical driving test. The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the practical test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including when you are carrying out the set exercises. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the practical test. The practical test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue). The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate that is a certain distance away. After the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check questions. You will then be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises. The reversing exercises will be chosen from:
- Reversing around a corner
- Turning in the road
- Reverse parking
I am sure every one of you would have come across occasions or even been a party to alcohol abuse mainly drunken driving happenings. How was the experience? Well the question makes sense only to those who have realized the seriousness of the issue and not to those care free guys who hardly know what they are upto.
How to Stop Friends from Drinking and Driving?
Inspite of frequent warnings and legal consequences like DWI drunken driving accidents continue happening endangering not only the lives of individuals driving the vehicle, but also the lives of those innocent people on road. Frequent among these is the underage drinking. It is indeed a very difficult task ahead to stop drunkards getting themselves and others into serious trouble and injury
Drunk After Party
Well, every effort to teach and make people aware of the consequences of drinking and driving and alcohol abuse are effective only to a limited extent. Number of initiatives by the federal government like field sobriety tests namely Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Test, breathalyzer and penalizing the accused for any violation under DWI are not sufficiently effective.
About DSA driving practical test maneuvers/manoeuvres
Choosing a driving instructor for your practical lessons –
One-in-eight driving instructors ‘not qualified’
According to recent telegraph news – one in eight driving instructors are not fully qualified, claimed the AA, which demanded the Government force driving schools to be more transparent.
The motoring group said the Government should intervene to insist learner drivers are told more clearly whether their instructor had yet to fully qualify or not. At present, the only legal requirement is for the trainee instructor to display an official pink badge in the windscreen.
The AA said that while trainee instructors have passed exams demonstrating advanced practical and theory driving knowledge, they have yet to sit a third exam testing their ability to instruct
You need to be careful while choosing the driving instructor.
Driving instructor role is very important while you are preparing for your driving lessons.
Approved driving instructor (ADI) can give you proper guidance on your DSA practical test.
He/She will also teach you driving maneuvers/manoeuvres.
About DSA driving practical test maneuvers/manoeuvres –
In your DSA practical test, you will then be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises. The reversing exercises will be chosen from:
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Almost all shift workers can recall incidents of sleepiness while driving. They will say. “I remember getting in the car at work and I remember driving into the driveway, but I don’t remember anything along the way.” Worst case scenarios involve accidents and deaths.
You can reduce the potential for sleepiness incidents if you:
-Recognize sleepiness (head nodding, focus on hood of vehicle rather than road, not remembering key landmarks and intersections while driving)
-Stop and pull off the road when the symptoms of sleepiness appear. (Note that many drivers do not recognize sleepiness symptoms or think they can shake it off. Stop sooner rather than later.)
-Have a nap (either while on the road or before you get in your vehicle).
-Breathe deeply. Drink water.
-Turn head from side to side.
-Stretch big muscles from time to time.
-Keep vehicle cool.
-Use aromatherapy scent like peppermint or lemon.
-Chew on crunchy snacks like carrot sticks and pretzels.
-Vary your route home so that you must be more attentive.
-If you are carpooling, ensure that the front passenger stays awake and checks on the status of the driver.