Jacobs Driving School

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 f...

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 eas...

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...

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...

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...