Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Eager to drive on the road

Learning to drive on the city roads is one of the biggest driving skill achievements a person can reach in their life. Driving can be challenging in crowded areas parked streets it requires all around attention to drive in city.

If you licensed to drive on the roads then you are lesser dependant upon others for your daily routine. These days’ driving is like a ‘must’ skill you must have!

Driving could be simple and less stressful when learner driver learns from the professional instructor.

Learning to drive has no age limits. You can learn to drive at any age whenever one feels they are fit to drive on the road. (Of course17+ as per laws) The most essential part of the learner drivers is to learn to be attentive in all the required areas. E.g. gear changes, braking, and turning, using mirrors, judging the traffic ahead, sometimes finding ways to reach to desired destination etc

The first necessary thing in learning to drive is your driving theory test, this need to be passed before you book your driving practical test. It is an initial part of driving test. The theory test is a computer-based test. This section is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. The 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 test, and you'll need to take both parts again. You can practice DSA theory test questions, mock theory test questions online and get ready for DSA theory test.

Hazard perception is the second section of the theory test and must be passed at the same time. This section is designed to tests your awareness of potential hazards whilst driving. The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse.

The theory test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. There will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on each clip. However, one clip will have 2 hazards and this test clips will not contain any sound.

There are a number of questions that will be asked in fourteen different categories. They are
  • Alertness
  • Attitude
  • Safety and your vehicle
  • Safety margins
  • Hazard awareness
  • Vulnerable road users
  • Other types of vehicle
  • Vehicle handling
  • Motorway rules
  • Rules of the road
  • Road and traffic signs
  • Documents
  • Accidents
  • Vehicle loading
Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your driving practical test.While preparing for practical test, you should be well aware of The Highway Code and traffic rules and regulations.Learner must not also forget the knowledge gained in above 14 categories of theory test.

The main objective of driving practical test is to judge whether you are a responsible driver on the road.
Hence as a learner driver you must keep in mind – your goal is not just learning to drive, but also is to become responsible driver.
This can happen only when you actually understand the theory behind the test and use the acquired knowledge while you are is on wheels.

All the best for your driving tests.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Things you know while preparing driving test

Learning to drive is one of the incredibly significant milestones for a learner growing up to become a responsible driver. A learner drivers needs to learn to take up decisions and responsibilities on their own. Getting driving theory test knowledge without skills and driving skills without knowledge of rules and regulations both are dangerous.

You must know the theory behind the driving as well as you must practice enough for full professional driving license.DSA driving exams are conducted for testing the same.

Theory test knowledge is must before you actually sit on the wheels. Practical test judges your readiness for the road.

Driving Standard Agency has said that when you mug up like a parrot is of no use but when you understand the concept is good for you.

Theory test consists of multiple choices question and hazard perception test.

You can prepare your theory test with the help of mock test. This mock theory test consists of randomly chosen questions from the mock theory test of (car and motorcycle) questions.

Learner drivers should know that Driving Standard Agency has made the changes in the theory test, keeping in mind that the real understanding is actually much better than just mugging up the official questions. The change is the test conducted by Driving Standards Agency would be based on the official exam questions, but would not contain the exact same questions from the practice material.

You should be aware of road signs, Highway codes, observation, maneuvers, speed limits, hazards on the road etc. There are many things to keep in mind while driving. If you could remember these things then you could become a responsible driver.

Whenever learner has to prepare for the driving practical test he is either nervous or stressed about his driving test. But we all know nervousness is not the way to solve the problem.

Nervousness can lead to the failure but practice can make the man perfect.

Whenever you start learning to drive you should always listen to your driving instructor. You need to keep your self very cool and calm.

Professional driving instructor is the one who can teach proper driving lessons and help you to come out from problems. Preparation could be easy if you prepare online theory driving  and link the understanding with the practical lesions being taught by professional instructor.

In the DSA practical test, you will then be examined on two reversing exercises

The reversing exercises will be chosen from:

  • reversing around a corner,
  • turning in the road
  • reverse parking,
You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise. Always try to practice this reversing exercise with the driving instructor.
  • Reverse parking - Drive alongside a parked car and reverse back within the space of two car lengths without hitting the kerb and whilst observing for other road users.
  • Turn in the road - Turn the car around using forward and reverse gears without hitting the kerb and whilst observing for other road users.
  • Reverse to the left - Reverse in to a side road to your left, keep close to the kerb and observe for other road users.
  • Bay parking - Reverse in to a car park bay, whilst observing for other road users.
  • Emergency stop - Stop the car as in an emergency, without skidding.
Driving carefully can lead you to drive safely and avoid misfortune in future. Which lead the healthy and safe life. When you learn the complete driving, you can drive independently on the road without any help. Independent driving means a safe and responsible driving.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Motorbike riding in the rural areas

Riding a motorbike is a great fun loving activity.

Safety matters first as we all say "Is better to lose one minute in life...than to lose life in a minute".

As per recent survey -

Motorcyclists and moped users are more than two and a half times more likely to be killed on a rural road than on an urban road. Driving in the rural areas is more challenging than driving in urban areas as we have less convenience in such areas. A responsible driver should be aware of driving rules and regulation. This can be possible if you prepare your driving theory test and practical test with latest DSA theory test revision question and theory test CD/DVD's available online.

You could face number of obstacles and challenges while driving in rural areas. Below are the few of those -

  • Blind curves
  • Damaged road surface
  • Slow moving vehicles
  • No guard rails or shoulder
  • Sharp curves
  • Lack of accurate maps or signs
  • Farm animals on the roads
  • Single track roads
Before riding a motorbike test people should pass the motorcycle driving theory test and then go for motorbike practical test. You get theory knowledge about the roads, signs, markings etc when you prepare for the motorcycle theory test and you get practical experience when you actually start taking riding/driving lessons.

Even when after you get a full driving license, there is no end to learning, as driving/riding is such a skill that if you learn from experiences you become better driver day by day.

Driving condition in the rural areas differ from those in the city areas as those areas are unmarked, hidden because of crops, bushes, or trees. There are many open highways many hazards and driving challenges. Pay attention to road signs, look for animals sign, falling road, changing Speed limits etc.

Motor riders should keep their motorbikes in the good condition. You should ensure that your bike is clean and in good working order. Check the basics - tyres, fuel, oil and lights - replace anything that isn't in tip top shape. Scrub the lights, windshield, reflectors and any shiny surfaces. If you wear glasses, considering custom made eyewear to make your night vision as clear as possible.

Overtaking on a rural road is incredibly dangerous and should be avoided unless you are certain about the road views.

The country roads are usually narrow, so make sure to give other motorists space on the road. In any circumstances allow yourself every opportunity to successfully stop suddenly.

Dim your headlights when you come in contact with other motorists, full lights particularly at night time can be blinding, remember to wear the helmet while riding motorbike.

General safety tips for motor riders:
  • Always wear helmet
  • Keep your distance
  • Check for bikes when turning
  • Check for motorcycles at junctions
  • Park safely
  • Check for bikes when changing lanes
  • Wear bright or florescent gear during the day and reflective gear at night
  • Bikers must wear a protective jacket, gloves, boots and trousers
Follow these safety measures and enjoy your ride!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Learning to drive with great skills

Many youth are eager to learn driving lessons at the age of seventeen. The teenagers are very excited at the minimum age but they forget that driving is not a game. Among youth, driving is a fun loving game and if they played well they become a champion.

To learn driving, one has to be well prepared mentally as well as physically. People feel very anxious at the initial stage of driving. Driving can be easy if you understand the learning method and then you go for driving.

People could learn driving with the help of driving instructor, elder family member, etc. It will be good if people go for driving instructor. Driving instructor will teach the basic driving lesson.

Before you start learning to drive a car, moped or motorcycle you must apply for a provisional driving license. First provisional driving license for car and motorcycle can be applied by using the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) online services. After getting the driving license learner driver should pass dsa theory test and then book your driving practical test comprising of multiple choices question and hazard perception clips.

If learner is preparing for driving theory test, it is vital to prepare:

1. Latest driving theory test official questions
2. The Highway Code
3. Practice hazard perception test clips.

People can prepare their theory test through website online access using internet. Various books are available in the market such as theory test book, Highway Code books, and practical test book; also CD/DVD's containing hazard perception clips.

Theory test questions are not tough, only few questions bit difficult to remember. Make sure you have practiced enough and taken mock theory driving test, especially speed limits, stopping distances, road signs questions. Take advice from your driving instructor regarding when to sit your test. Try to book your driving test well in advance so that you should get convenient time slot to prepare for your test.

You can book theory test, practical test online using direct.gov. uk.

Theory test is computer based so no need to be expert at using computers. Before test just make sure how the touch screen works. You should think positive before your test. Read each question carefully and note how many answers are required. When you think you've finished check through all your answers again.

Hazard perception test - Make sure you have understood the concept, scoring mechanism of hazard perception test. Most candidates fail only because they do not know what needs to be done to achieve maximum score.

After passing the driving theory test learner should apply for the practical driving test. Practical test is made of different elements such as eyesight test, vehicle safety questions, a test of driving ability, a test of specific maneuvers etc.