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Federal Laws Pertaining To Distracted Driving In USA

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If you get distracted during a movie, you can easily hit rewind and catch up on the time lost, but the rules of the road are a little different. You can’t hit pause or rewind; the decisions you make and the actions you take on the road are irreversible. In the US alone, each day, around 9 lives are lost and more than 1000 people are injured as a result of distracted driving. Road decisions are time bound. The decision is in your hand. You can either read a text or pay attention to the car ahead of you. Keep reading to know what the Law  says about distracted driving. What is distracted driving? Anything thing that diverts your attention from the road is considered a distraction. Generally, distraction can be classified into three major categories: -  Visual distractions include any activity that involves taking your eyes off the road, such as, reading a text. -  Manual distractions are activity that causes you to take your hands off the wheel like, drinking
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Driving Danger: DUI In Arizona

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A DUI is never to be taken lightly. We often see celebrities driving off the rails (not literally) when faced with an internal conflict. They resort to drugs or drinks and in few hours TMZ has caught them being pulled over by cops. Arizona in particular is very staunch with its DUI laws. Here is all you need to know about DUI’s in Arizona. Zero Tolerance State Arizona is known to be a “zero tolerance state,” you may wonder what that means? Well the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level should be below 0.08%. However, if a police officer feels you are impaired with respect to driving, they may pull you over and charge you with a DUI. This discretion applies to a limit of 0.05%. If you’re wondering what 0.08% of BAC looks like, it’s 2 drinks for a person weighing 160 pounds. If you are unsure of the physical limit of your drinks, then the best would be to stay away from alcohol or take a cab home. Better safe than sorry! 4 levels of DUIs Namely, Standard DUI, Extre
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Why Bother With Driving School When I have Mom/Dad?

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When it comes to attendi ng driving school  in Arizona , some of you might wonder why you should even bother. After all, you could just learn to drive in a wide open space with the help of a parent or an older relative? Set up an obstacle course, learn the basi cs and come in when you’re ready for the test? Sounds simple enough right? Well not really and we’re going to get into why! Driving is no Joke With traffic being heavier today than ever before and the Arizona traffic death toll for this year already exceeding three hundred fatalities ; you’ve got to realize that driving is serious business. Bearing this in mind, you would want yourself or if you’re a parent, your children to be as well equipped to stay safe as possible when on the road. Why Bother with Driving School Generally speaking, driving school equips you better as a driver. This is not just by way of driving skill but a number of things that when put together really reduce your potential damages by a lands
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The Essential Documents That Need To Be Presented When Applying For A Driving License In Arizona

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Have you just recently moved to Arizona and are thinking of applying for a driver’s license? There are certain documents that you will need to provide. Some of the essential documents that need to be presented when you apply for a driving license in Arizona include: Identification Card This card is useful especially for someone who does not have a driving license. These days it has become extremely important for one to carry an ID card, which has their picture in it. Some additional areas in which you need an identification card include: ·  Getting  a ticket at the airport ·  Opening a bank account ·  Getting a job Birth Certificate   Birth certificates serve as a reference point for other essential documents. Some of the information that is available on your birth certificate includes: ·  Name ·  Birth date and time ·  Nationality ·  Your parent’s name You need your birth certificate when applying for a license, passport, pension and governme
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Automatic Or Manual Transmission— Which One Is Better For Beginners?

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People learning how to drive often find it hard to decide if they should go for vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions. In the past, people started off with manual transmission before moving on to automatic. However, today, vehicles with automatic cars have become more popular. According to statistics, in 2017 automatic transmissions accounted for thirty two percent  of the automobile production. Here is a look at some of the differences between cars with these manual and automatic transmissions: Cars with automatic transmission   Some benefits of cars with automatic transmissions include: Easy use The biggest difference between manual and automatic transmission is that the former required manual gear changes, using the clutch. This requires practice.  Most beginners tend to struggle with the gear shifting. In automatic cars, all you really need to do is press down on the accelerator and break—no gear shifts, making these cars are a lot easier to learn.
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5 Driving Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Sometimes, on an average warm sunny day in Phoenix,  driving can be challenging. To avoid any such situation, follow these simple driving hacks to be a proud traffic-violation-ticketless citizen. Hack# 1: Back-off the Accelerator Remember  what  your driving school  taught you; there should be a smooth transition between the accelerator and brakes. The amount of passion that you put in acceleration will only cause more fuel consumption, which will be heavy on your pockets. So, stop accelerating sharply and saveup some fuel. Hack# 2: Cruise your way through the road Speed limits are there for your own benefit. Staying within the limit and using cruise control,you can save up on fuel consumption. When youspeed through an open road, the wind drag uses more fuel to increase the engine’s speed. Take it easy! And enjoy a smooth ride with in the safety of speed limits Hack# 3: Maps, Pins and Efficiency Plan your route effectively. Use a map to see traffic condition. Plan al
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Learning To Drive: 4 Simple Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Driving

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Driving does not just come naturally to all of us. On one hand, you might be someone who feels perfectly at home doing 40–50 on a busy road with the music on. On the other ha nd, you might be one of those worried drives constantly panicked and stressing about when the next potential collision will take place. This being said, when learning to drive , most drivers do experience some level of fear and anxiety. If you can relate and have felt anxiety or fear with regard to driving in some form or the other, this article is for you!   What Is It About? Fear of driving can be rooted in a deeper existing fear which does not have to do with driving specifically. This could be a form of performance anxiety, an awareness of being nervous and prone to panic or dude to some childhood trauma suffered involving roads, cars or vehicles. The fact of the matter is this fear is often crippling and tends to affect our moods, behavior and driving skills on the road. The questions, is
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