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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...

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...

Growing Age & Driving Driving is the key aspect of maintaining one’s independence as one grows older. Although, driving can prove out to be fatal with growing age, one can incorporate safe driving practices to be able to continue driving. As we age, factors like reduced vision, impaired hearing, slowed motor reflexes, and worsening health conditions can be a problem which hamper driving skills. Aging can also result to reduced strength, coordination, and flexibility, which can impact one’s ability to safely control a car. Regular check-ups are critical to keep you in the best possible driving shape. One must get the eyes and hearing checked every year and use corrective lenses or hearing aid if necessary. Be careful while opening the car doors or windows as it can impair the hearing aid effectiveness. A common issue with people using spectacles for vision correction is glaring and reflection on lenses which blind the drivers. Though, these days modern technolog...

Vital Information On Driving School This article is all about a driving school. In recent days it is very important to know driving. But many of us do not know driving. When it comes to learning driving some of us trying to learn by own or from a friend who knows it. But we should learn driving from a driving school. You can find many D riving Schools in Marathahalli. Importance Of A Driving School They have a professional and skilled trainer who can teach you driving properly. You can learn the traffic rules which you have to follow while driving. They will always take a mock test before issuing a license or certificate to a candidate; it will help you to know your present condition while you are ready to drive a vehicle on the road or not. You can avail a valid license by a driving school after successful completion of your training. Driving School in BEML are very good in service. Things To Remember While Choosing A School It is very important to select a perf...

Driving Emotions & Driving Safe Driving Emotions & Driving Safe Studies show that your emotional state can impact your safety on the road, it can distract you and can prove out to be fatal. Your judgement becomes more clouded as you focus more and more on an emotionally charged interaction, idea, or event. It can be both negative as well as positive emotions that affect your potential on the roads and neither one of them out of balance are going to have any positive consequences unless handled. An emotionally charged person can undergo enough stress to experience tunnel vision where one is less likely to notice things happening outside the car. The observation time and reaction becomes slower and one maneuvers in pandemonium. There is lack of precision and ability to perform driving skills and exercise reflexes. Everyone has different ways of dealing with emotions so it is important to find which calming technique works best for you. Music helps to calm the ner...

Driving schools making smart drivers There are tons of drivers around throughout the world, and most of them are good drivers also but what makes a driver smart? By attending Driving Schools in HSR , students learn how to become a smart driver. There are many things these driving schools ensure to make their students smart drivers such as: The driver must be mentally and physically alert. The driver must be in a good mental and physical condition before driving. A driver should not drive if he/she is sick, angry, tired, injured or drinking alcohol. All these can reduce the driver’s capability to drive. The driver must ensure before driving that the vehicle is completely functional especially the brakes. The drivers can check the brakes by pressing on them, and if no pressure is found, then the brakes are to be checked to by a mechanic. The driver must ensure to adjust the mirrors and seats properly as well as check the all the lights and signal are working properly o...

Steps to get a duplicate driving license through driving schools Duplicate Driving Licence Driving license is a must for any driver. It not only allows a driver to drive on the road but also acts as an identity proof for the driver. But there are times when the driving license gets lost or stolen or damaged. And the driver has to go through all the hassle to get a duplicate driving license. But with driving School in Bangalore , the driver can get a duplicate driving license without any hassle; in fact, the driver will get the driving license at the doorstep. The person would not have to worry about all the processes of RTO. Required documents In case of missing driving license and applying for a duplicate, some documents are required to be submitted such as: Application form for loss of driving license (LLD).    Original license- if it is not lost or stolen and is just destroyed or torn or damaged. An FIR or first instance report of about the license. Ph...

Emergency Kit in your Car In the event of an emergency, you may have to grab your necessities as you rush into your car, which is why a car emergency kit should be ready to go. Plan long trips carefully, listening to radio or television for latest weather forecasts and road conditions. Always prepare your car as if it will break down. Emergencies can happen to anyone, you may also happen to find someone on the road who might get help from your kit as well. There are some essential items which need to be kept in your trunk secured in a container: Flashlight, plus extra batteries, Jump start kit,  First Aid Kit,  Bottled water & Non-perishable snacks, Extra fuel for emergencies, Tire inflator kit. This is not a definite list. It is only essentials that one must carry in the kit. You should always cater to specific medical needs, seasonal issues, or geographical location. There are also pre-packaged kits available for purchase, but it is...

Drive through traffic jams In a developing country like India, with growing population there is a steep surge in the number of vehicles on the road and limited development in infrastructure to provide for it. There are only few things that are more frustrating than getting stuck in a traffic jam. It is a test for patience and skills as a driver. When there are more cars on the roads than usual, it would naturally slow you down. One must always be alert about the surroundings, obstacles and pedestrians can come out of nowhere. Do not try to change lanes or overtake, it could be dangerous to do so. It is also going to only slow you down or create a traffic havoc. Always maintain appropriate distance from vehicles ahead of you, especially while driving on hills and valleys or steep slopes where cars could slope back and crash into you. Stay cool and drive proactively, use of a calm and clear mind is going to help you out. Put on music you like or p...