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International Driving Permit

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International driving license  (IDL) is also known as International driving permit, is any valid required by law identity document that allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in any country or jurisdiction that recognizes IDL. It must be accompanied by a valid  driving license  issued in the holder’s country of citizenship. An international permit if issued by anybody who does not have the authority to do so is considered invalid. It may also be considered invalid if the format largely differs from that of Vienna conventions. An  International driving license  is issued in India to an applicant who holds a valid  Indian Driver’s License  and is a resident of India. The application shall be made in From IDP or in writing to the RTO within whose jurisdiction the application resides, specifying the countries to be visited and the duration of stay etc. The requirements of the application are: Valid driving license held by the applicant and copies thereon. Copies of t
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Drowsy Driving

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The definition of drowsy is a feeling of being sleepy, tired or not fully awake. It is when you are just about to fall asleep and are having a hard time keeping your eyes open. Your eyelids droop and your head starts to nod. Yawning becomes almost constant and your vision becomes blurry. This might be a fatal incident to happen while driving.  Driving is a tiring process  and not getting enough sleep or rest can make one drowsy. Our body is accustomed to rest during the night. One could become the victim of tragedy of drowsy driving due to ignorance. There are a majority of people who cannot tell if they are about to fall asleep while others choose not to acknowledge. There are some signs that should tell a  driver  to stop and rest: Difficulty focusing. Daydreaming. Trouble remembering the last few kilometers or missing a traffic signal. Yawning repeatedly and rubbing eyes. Trouble keeping the head up. Drifting from your lane. Feeling restless and irritable. It is onl
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Electric Cars & Future

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Electric cars are  the future of motoring . Since 2008, an era of new automobile segment began. It occurred due to advances in batteries and concerns about increasing oil prices, but most importantly it was the desire to reduce greenhouse emissions and control automobile pollution. As of 2017, there are over 3 million electric and plug in hybrid cars in use around the world. What is an electric car? An electric car is a plug-in electric automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in batteries. These are cleaner than even the most efficient conventional vehicle in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. There are also plug-in hybrid vehicles available which are driven on a gasoline engine along with an electric powered engine. These vehicles can be charged at a variety of charging stations. These charging stations can be installed in both houses and public areas. The best selling electric vehicles around the world is the Nissan Leaf
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Road accidents and Plan of action

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Accidents are unplanned and unexpected road mishaps. There is one death per four minutes due to accidents in India. It is drunken  driving  which is one of the leading causes of road fatalities. Two wheelers account for 25% of the total road crash deaths. There are 377 deaths every day, which is equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every day. The state of Uttar Pradesh amounts to the highest number of road mishaps with two people dying every hour. The road is not a playground. One must be alert in all senses on the road. Although, it might not be your fault that you meet with an accident on the road. It might be the negligence or distraction of another  driver on the road . In case of an accident following a few steps may help you through important decisions you need to make on the spot: Check yourself for injuries. If you are injured, as someone nearby for help. Check on the well-being of your passengers. If your car is safe to drive, pull it to the side of the road and turn
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Car Maintenance Maintaining your car  is essential for keeping it on the road. Maintenance of a car can be intimidating if you don’t spend a lot of your time under the hood of the car. It improves safety of the driver and other passengers and enhances performance of the vehicle. A well maintained car also reflects a higher resale value in the future and saves you expensive repair costs. A car’s owner manual contains all the basics of car maintenance. It will help you prepare a personalized checklist to inspect your vehicle. A basic checklist must contain the following items for inspection: Checking the warning and emergency lights: Modern cars have sophisticated sensors and warning systems that notify you when something is amiss. The foremost is the check engine light, it is connected to sensors located to various components in your car engine. If it blinks, it would be time for a  professional help. Checking tire pressure: A car’s efficacy is directly related to the
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Flashing Lights Flashing headlights is when a driver briefly turns on the high beam lights from low beam or no lights at all. This brief flash is use to communicate with other drivers (generally asking for a pass) on the road. Though it can also be used as a type of aggressive driving. Though there is no specific offense of flashing lights, it is a basic breach of road ethics. It can blind other motorists on roads or misguide when used unnecessarily. It can be used as a warning signal to other vehicles to slow down or acknowledge the presence of other vehicles approaching. It is a clear and obvious signal and hence should be acted upon quickly to avoid any mishap. Flashing lights are a common mode of communication in night driving, as well as on drive in hills and valleys or limited visibility driving. Drivers usually signal other approaching vehicles with flashing lights on sharp bends or narrow roads to allow them to pass and avoid collision. However, high beam li
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Mastering Parallel Parking Driving and maneuvering are skills that are easy to acquire. Most people find it difficult to master parallel parking. It is a skill that requires patience and practice. Practice alone with time can gain you confidence and comfort to master parallel parking. There are a few simple steps that one can keep in mind to perfect parallel parking. It is essential to determine the dimensions of your car before parking. It will help you select a perfect space to find for parking your car and maneuvering easily to park. The second step is to signal the other motorists on the road that you are going to park. Pull alongside the vehicle parked in front of the space, leaving about three feet between your vehicle and the parked vehicle. Position your rear bumper so that it is even with the rear bumper of the parked car. This will compensate with for vehicles of different length. Pull your car in reverse and turn on the parking lights giving signals to other m
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