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Road rage and aggressive driving are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, road rage is far more dangerous and is sometimes considered a deliberate and criminal attempt to hurt someone on the road. Road rage is becoming an increasing problem in the US. Increasingly congested roads are also a source of frustration for drivers that leads to road rage. Here’s what you can do to manage road rage: Don’t take bad driving personally If someone is driving badly, then it is their own problem, not yours. If you let others make you angry, it only means that you are letting them control you. There is absolutely no reason to get carried away and worked up because someone is driving poorly. Maintain your distance from such drivers. Be compassionate There could be thousands of reason why someone is driving badly. Maybe they’re just having a bad day. Empathize. Give them the benefit of doubt. That will help you manage your road rage. Think about the conse...

Though you may have learned how to drive in Driver’s Education at school, there are still numerous factors you may not be aware of. Professional instructors teach you how to deal with situations that may occur in your daily life behind the wheel. Ultimately, if you want a thorough experience, you must choose a practical solution and benefit from enrolling in driving school. How Can a Professional Driving Instructor Benefit You? There are three main reasons that encourage people to enroll for driving lessons from instructors. l  Knowledge on Road Rules and Procedures Truth is passing a driving test is simple enough. All you need is to take an impersonal course to show your skills and the rest is paperwork and a computerized test. The real challenge begins when you take your car out on the road and realize that you don’t really possess any useful knowledge about traffic rules and what to do in emergencies. Because of their experience, professionals are able to...

Even though you may feel like a nervous wreck, you know that freaking out over your first driving test isn’t really going to solve anything. If you want to pass your test with flying colors, follow the same rules as you would for any other challenge in life. Work hard, use your smarts and prepare well. Important Details about Your First Driving Test 1.  Breaking and Accelerating Stomping on the brake or the gas pedal only shows that you’re not confident enough behind the wheel. You need to demonstrate to your examiner that you can smoothly accelerate from a stop and keep an even speed while driving. Though your examiner won’t hold it against you if you brake in case of an emergency, display your ease in pacing and braking. 2.  Green Traffic Lights You may be paying attention to the traffic lights, but that doesn’t mean other drivers are as well. Use your driver’s instincts when going through a green light and check your side mirrors and crossing int...

          “Until one has loved an animal, part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” -  Anatole France. Our pets are not just furry friends. They’re our companion, our supporters during the darkest days of our lives, and they hold a special place in our hearts. They’re our family, just like we are theirs. They’re our champions, cuddle buddies, and without them, a piece of our heart would be missing. They also make the best companions when going on a long drive, or taking on vacations. Some pets love to play around and go on car rides. But it’s important to be careful (and in general) when taking your furry companion for a ride. Here are a few safety tips for driving safely with pets: Avoid Leaving Your Pet in the Car Alone: During the summers, it’s important not to leave your pets in the car alone. Even if you’re gone for 5 minutes, you should avoid this. Not only do you not know how long you will need, it can place your pet in danger. The...

Whether you’re studying for a defensive driving test or learning for your first trip on the road, it’s important that you know all your road signs. These signs help drivers understand the conditions of the road further so they can make their decisions faster. Here, we list some of the more important road signs that you may see during your trip. Deer Crossing Sign In accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the MUTCD W11-3 deer crossing sign is designed to alert drivers that the population of deer is active in the area, and may, therefore, enter the road space. The mule deer, mostly indigenous to Western North America can weigh more than 100 pounds and is more than four feet tall. Encountering a deer on the road of this size can have serious consequences. This sign warns drivers so they can pass slowly and safely through this area. Keep Right Signs The keep right or keep left signs are usually indicators of some obstruction down the road. When a ro...

Being an adult is about getting a degree, moving out of your parent’s house and getting a driver’s license. In a recent research conducted by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, there was a decrease in the number of people obtaining a driver’s license between 2011 and 2014. In 2014, among the young adults aged between 20 to 24 years old, the decrease in obtaining driver’s license has been 16.4%. While with those aged 25 to 29, there was a 10.3% decrease; for 35 to 39-year-olds, the decrease falls to 7.4% and for people from 40 to 54, the decrease falls to a minimum of 5%.   In an earlier study, the surveyors emphasized on the reasons attributing to the decline: 1.  37% of the lot thinks that they just don’t have enough time to go to a driving school  and being eligible for a license. 2.  32% says that they can’t afford keeping cars, as vehicles require maintenance. 3.  While the remaining 31% say they don’t need t...

Aggressive driving is a pertinent concern in Arizona. As 2007’s Miss Arizona  will tell you, traffic safety “is something that we should all care about”. The MCC graduate, like many other’s lost someone close due to reckless and careless driving. Unlike others, the 2007 Miss Arizona pageant winner does everything necessary to drive this important lesson home. Driving with care saves lives. Gruesome State Of Affairs on Roads and Highways of Arizona According to the Arizona Department of Transportation , there were more crashes on Arizona’s roads and highways. Those accidents  claimed more lives than previous years! Furthermore, it was found out that: o  313 killed weren’t using a seat belt, helmet, or child safety harness o  300 killed had crashes due to exceeding speed limit or driving fast under undesirable conditions o  295 killed was due to drunk driving related crashes Besides the high number of motor accident related fatalities, there...