Driving Trainigs

<span style="color: #213a72; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Do Deaf People Drive?</strong></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">Of course they do. You don't need to pass a hearing test to get a driver's license. But there are some special considerations to be aware of. We asked our professional driving instructor Verla Douge to help us better understand how some of her deaf students learned to drive.<br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #213a72; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Ask an Instructor: Verla Douge</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://driving-school.com/instructor_bios.php" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img align="right" border="0" height="200" hspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.12" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs082/1108231808789/img/12.jpg" style="text-align: right;" vspace="5" width="140" /></a><strong>Question:</strong><strong> What was your first driving experience like with a deaf student?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Answer:</strong>  As a teacher of driver's education, I am not usually nervous about driving with a student for the first time.  The first time that I was asked to drive with a hearing impaired/deaf student I was nervous, not because of their driving skills, but because of my signing skills.<br /><br />However, I have found the students to be very patient. They love to teach me new signs as they try to decipher my "monkey signs" as I call them. They are very happy whenever someone makes an effort to understand them. If a concept is too difficult for me to convey with my limited signing abilities there is always pen and paper available. We do this while the car is parked, in case you were wondering.<br /><br /><strong>Question:</strong><strong> Does it make a difference whether or not the student has been hearing-impaired since birth?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Answer:</strong> It does help if they have had some hearing and can speak or at least read lips. Communication is easier. I had one young man whom I did not realize at first was just learning ASL himself. That was a challenge since in his native language he used a different set of signs. In his case, we communicated with a lot of drawings.<br /><br /><strong>Question:</strong><strong> What specific challenges does hearing-impairment pose on both learning to drive and driving in general?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Answer:</strong>  I believe that there is more multi-tasking than normal involved when you have to take your eyes off the road to see what the instructor wants you to do. I usually sign in their peripheral vision or a couple of times I have had proficient signers along in the backseat signing in the rearview mirror. Either way there is more risk involved. The upside is that they do not get bothered by rude people who honk because they are impatient (or maybe illiterate if they cannot read all over the vehicle that we are an instruction car) because the student does not hear their disapproval. Also, I work in an area near a hospital and we frequently have emergency vehicles on the road with us with full sirens and lights activated. They will not get the advanced warning from the sirens but are usually quicker to be aware of them visually.<br /><br /><strong>Question:</strong><strong> What would you suggest to other students with learning and/or physical disabilities when learning to drive?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Answer:</strong> Take it slow, step by step. Practice frequently. Be patient with yourself and others. Listen to what your parents/instructor tells you and practice it. As parents and instructors we try to use every tool in our bag until we find one that will help the student. This is true for all new drivers and those teaching them.</div>

Driving Deaf

Do Deaf People Drive? Of course they do. You don't need to pass a hearing test to get a driver's license. But there are some special...

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQQJucG3n9XlSAJJwCYmy3n9CD_Cy_eqhIBzRCsNY-zJe40DsYal1Vn2jYrhzmB4FFvFGaD53Ln5uLJ4kCuIoVGuksE0VRBFg5KlvriZ3Bk23AQaYE62v7XwhyUaUGHyDSSqo6vyL9KM/s1600/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQQJucG3n9XlSAJJwCYmy3n9CD_Cy_eqhIBzRCsNY-zJe40DsYal1Vn2jYrhzmB4FFvFGaD53Ln5uLJ4kCuIoVGuksE0VRBFg5KlvriZ3Bk23AQaYE62v7XwhyUaUGHyDSSqo6vyL9KM/s320/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />After having us over to drive its raging new M5 last September, BMW is now aiming to show just how efficient their F10 5 Series  can be with the occasionally silent and rage-free ActiveHybrid 5.  Whereas the ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 750i arrived somewhat  lacking in state-of-the-art hybrid credentials, the ActiveHybrid 5  carries a true and undeniable full parallel hybrid powertrain starting  with all the goodness you find in a 535i.<br /><br />This ActiveHybrid 5 is essentially a 535i sedan that pollutes less,  travels farther on each of its 17.7 gallons of fuel, is painted BMW's  alternative-propulsion color of choice, Bluewater Metallic, and weighs  330 pounds more due to its electric motor, electric power unit  motherboard and lithium-ion battery pack. Both CO2 emissions and range  are said to improve by roughly 16 percent in a car that performs up to  par with a 535i, so it's a likeable proposition. Sticking with the  standard 17-inch wheel/tire setup and setting the Driving Dynamics  Control to Eco Pro mode, that'd make the CO2 rate 240 grams per mile �  an impressive stat that most Americans still don't care about � and an  average EPA city/hwy combined fuel economy score of around 31 miles per  gallon.        <br /><div id="continued"><br />With a base price of $61,845, the ActiveHybrid 5 will cost 17.8 percent  more than the $52,500 535i when it arrives at U.S. dealers in late  March. For comparison's sake, the ActiveHybrid 750i costs 15.1 percent  more than the 750i and the recently discontinued ActiveHybrid X6 ran a  whopping 26.8 percent more than the X6 xDrive50i.<br /><br />Hop in, press the Start button, and there is the passionate sound of  silence. Digital dials light up, bright needles bounce right then back  to the left, and there is some subtle whirring that goes on originating  from the EPU somewhere deep beneath the driver's seat. That's the  ActiveHybrid 5 booting up.<br /><br /><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 side view" height="153" id="vimage_4792876" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead2-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="margin: 4px;" width="400" /><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 rear view" id="vimage_4792877" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead3-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 front view" id="vimage_4792878" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead4-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /><br /><br />If we hadn't been driving the ActiveHybrid 5 over a highly dynamic route  in Portugal with lots of coastal hills, maybe the car could have stayed  in eDrive mode all the way up to BMW's stated electric-only top speed  of 37 mph. But the road bent upward right out of the parking area, and  the somewhat adapted N55 TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder came  on-line after only a few hundred yards of travel.<br /><br /><blockquote class="pull-quote pull-quote-left">The strong hybrid equals the 535i's 5.7-second 0 to 60 dash.</blockquote>Attached to the front of the inline six is an additional very robust  starter motor that's attached via belt to the crankshaft. Whenever the  engine needs to jump to life to help acceleration and/or recharge the  battery pack, this motor does the trick, and it's almost seamless in its  integration and operation. It's crucial that any BMW be a smooth  operator, and this setup allows BMW to maintain this image for owners  who are ActiveHybrid early adopters. Not once all day did transitions  between eDrive and other modes feel brusque, and there were several  opportunities on our drive for clumsy switches.<br /><br />You get the full 302 SAE-rated horsepower from the 535i's six, plus 54  hp from the electric motor. Of course, you can't just add the two to get  total power, because the electric motor is paying attention to several  functions, acting not only as giver of additional power and torque, but  also as a generator to help supply energy to the depleted lithium-ion  battery pack whenever needed. In the end, total possible horsepower hits  335 at 5,800 rpm, while torque from the electric motor is 155  pound-feet from zero revs, and the engine's 295 lb-ft plateaus nicely  between 1,200 and 5,000 rpm. Cumulative torque when both power sources  are engaged in their boost cycle and the Driving Dynamics Control is set  to Sport+ is 332 lb-ft, and it starts right at 1,000 rpm and carries  through to 5,000 rpm. If not for the additional weight of the electrical  guts, the ActiveHybrid 5 would hit 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. As it  stands, the strong hybrid equals the 535i's 5.7-second 0 to 60 dash.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792851" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 engine" height="212" id="vimage_4792880" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead5-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Presumably, one buys a hybrid to drive in a frugal and conservative way.  Instead of treating the accelerator like a bug to be mashed underfoot,  most hybrid drivers feather it like a sewing machine. On the other hand,  not a day goes by when we don't see a few drivers in their precious Toyota Prius ecomobiles tear-assing through traffic, overtaking Porsches and generally defeating the entire purpose of hybrid ownership. So, what do <i>we </i>know?  Well, we do try to obey the unspoken hybrid rules of a more kind and  gentle approach to driving. The ActiveHybrid 5, as with all BMW 5 Series  models, is perfectly pleasant in country two-lane mosey mode.<br /><br />So, once we assuaged our motoring guilt, we then moved on to driving  this Bimmer on these glorious Spanish roads in a manner in which we are  accustomed: sport. In short, the ActiveHybrid's added weight is  definitely felt, but then so is the added power and torque from the  electric motor. As we insinuated before, things kind of even out, and  you're left with something broadly similar to a standard 535i. This is  exactly what BMW says it is hoping drivers feel, so they can rest easy  in our assessment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792840" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 headlight" id="vimage_4792891" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead14-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792843" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 wheel" id="vimage_4792890" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead13-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792850" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 badge" id="vimage_4792888" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead11-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792849" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 taillight" id="vimage_4792889" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead12-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 203px; margin: 4px; width: 305px;" /></a><br /><br />It's a pity that the aero design Streamline 18-inch wheels are an  option, since they have clearly been designed to go with this car. Shame  on you, Munich. The standard 17-inch wheels with their low rolling  resistance tires are a significant contributor to the overall efficiency  of the ActiveHybrid 5, and these slick 18-inchers take away a smidge of  the car's green credentials. Even so, we prefer them both dynamically  and aesthetically.<br /><br />Inside, the interior � apart from the occasionally quiet electric drive  times � is what we've come to expect while sitting in a 5 Series cabin.  Our test car's leather wasn't BMW's habitually sober shade of gray,  which helped brighten our mood. Our tester was fitted with the optional  sport version of the eight-speed automatic transmission plus sport  steering wheel with shift paddles, and so there was some additional get  up and go on hand.<br /><br />The interior's most noticeable difference arrives courtesy of the  9.2-inch iDrive screen that displays graphics showing the current state  of the car's hybrid powertrain. The screen is where you see what mode  you're driving in and where you keep tabs on DDC settings as well. It's  here where you can select the optional ultra cushy Comfort+ mode and  float through the clouds you're helping keep free from acid rain.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792855" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 interior" height="165" id="vimage_4792884" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead7-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="margin: 4px;" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792857" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 paddle shifter" id="vimage_4792887" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead10-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792858" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 gauges" id="vimage_4792886" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead9-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792861" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 navigation system" id="vimage_4792885" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead8-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><br />What is most potentially revelatory in the ActiveHybrid 5's functionality is the integration of what BMW is calling "Intelligent Energy Management"  into the sat-nav. There are a few types of this next-generation  brainiac driving software in development around the world, and we've  already tried some. IEM works with the car's GPS, taking into account  the detailed parameters of the exact road and landscapes on your route  to optimize the car for efficient running. For example, by recognizing a  steady downhill run, IEM can instruct the motor's generator function to  charge the battery without depleting the car's speed.<br /><br /><blockquote class="pull-quote pull-quote-right">The best fuel economy we realized was 25.6 mpg.</blockquote>Naturally, the system's usefulness depends on exactly how much of this  detailed topographic and infrastructure information has been made  available by various federal and state entities. It's no coincidence  that this information is now readily available in Germany � right down  to small dirt farm roads. The U.S., however, has a ways to go, as you  might imagine. In fact, there's a ways yet to go on IEM mapping in  Portugal, too, but this technology is still a first for production cars.<br /><br />Given the wild up and down swings of the routes we drove, the best fuel  economy we realized was 25.6 mpg, and that was while driving like the  most tender-minded motorist in the Garden of Eden. This is respectable  for a 4,420-pound (fluids and driver aboard) executive sedan under these  road conditions. There were a few points along the route where we  managed to find the delicate sweet spot of the accelerator pedal while  in the DDC's Eco Pro mode, and we were able to coast with the internal  combustion engine decoupled � essentially eDrive � at speeds between 80  and 90 mph on rural highways. The limit for this is 100 mph and it is a  worthwhile sensation to experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-first-drive/#photo-4792834" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 rear 3/4 view" height="212" id="vimage_4792881" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/lead6-2013-bmw-activehybrid-5-fd.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a><br /><br />But how is any of this really better than the 4,145-pound,  diesel-powered 535d with its 308 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque? The 535d  averages equal or better real world mileage per gallon, emits a bit less  CO2 per mile and, by our math, costs what would be around $5,000 less.  Is this simply the finest efficient alternative for markets that by and  large reject diesel?<br /><br />Regardless, we all know that hybrids effectively are the American diesel  market � and vice-versa in Europe � at least for the time being. We  definitely like the ActiveHybrid 5 in the general sense; it's perhaps  the finest execution of a high-end everyday driving hybrid that we've  tried yet. But will it sell well enough to get us to shut up about BMW's  remarkable diesels? If the general market impact realized by the  previous two ActiveHybrid models is any indicator, forgive us if we  aren't jumping out of our socks after staring at BMW's business case. We  certainly tip our hats to Munich for their best hybrid yet, but the  Germans have their eyes on owning another kind of green awareness that  goes beyond hybrids.<br /><br />Our suspicion is that BMW is using its ActiveHybrid models as something  of a (admittedly quite capable) time-filler while the world waits for  the launch of its ultra-efficient i3 and i8 models. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if BMW knocks us out with a Super Bowl ad or two next year for these more significant and genuine efforts.    </div>

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

After having us over to drive its raging new M5 last September, BMW is now aiming to show just how efficient their F10 5 Series can be with...

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: January 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNAyWWK4n25tTdhilkR_zLBzdxPDBhmbjFdfjxBaoS9hPCd3TJFoXNwLeI9w0ybhGMAlKeSd0WreJSsuWjvMer7TH_9B9XuytC0nBgiIqfeDjOAef3JKmtzTStcYcpVCVzYiTBVwp-os/s1600/2011-jetta-tdo-lt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNAyWWK4n25tTdhilkR_zLBzdxPDBhmbjFdfjxBaoS9hPCd3TJFoXNwLeI9w0ybhGMAlKeSd0WreJSsuWjvMer7TH_9B9XuytC0nBgiIqfeDjOAef3JKmtzTStcYcpVCVzYiTBVwp-os/s320/2011-jetta-tdo-lt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Stellar fuel efficiency is still the name of the game when it comes to our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI,  as it's averaging well over its EPA-estimated 30 city and 42 highway  miles per gallon in our hands. In fact, with a deft throttle foot, it's  not terribly difficult to crest the 50-mpg plateau on long, steady-state  trips.<br /><br />The oil-burning steed recently made the trek from Southern California to  the Phoenix, Arizona area so that our resident photographer, Drew  Phillips, could make sure we got all the right shots as we lead-footed  our way around the Bondurant circuit with the  Chevy Camaro ZL1.<br /><br />Parking the  Jetta TDI  next to the Camaro ZL1 was an interesting exercise � it's hard to  imagine two vehicles more diametrically opposed than these. And,  needless to say, moving directly from 580 supercharged horsepower in the  ZL1 to just 140 horses in the VW took a bit of right-foot  recalibration.<br /><br />The good news is that, with 236 pound-feet of torque on tap, the Jetta  TDI is fun to drive in its own right. Short-shifting the six-speed  manual gearbox to keep the diesel mill in its sweet spot produces the  most satisfying experience in the Jetta, and it allows you to feel the  rush of torque as the turbocharger gets a hold of the spent diesel  fumes, pushing your body into the seatback.              <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1378919596"><br /><img height="212" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/long-term-2011-vw-jetta-tdi-interior.jpg" style="margin: 4px;" width="320" /> </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1378919596" target="_blank"><br /><img alt="2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI shifter" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/lead9-long-term-2011-vw-jetta-tdi-1322866732.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-top: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1378919596" target="_blank"><img alt="2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI engine start button" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/lead4-long-term-2011-vw-jetta-tdi.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-top: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1378919596" target="_blank"><img alt="2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI navigation system" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/lead7-long-term-2011-vw-jetta-tdi.jpg" style="height: 133px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-top: 4px; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><br />Since this is my first stint behind the wheel of our long-term Jetta  TDI, I'll take a moment to echo the sentiments of our past drivers.  First, the interior of any 2011 Jetta is a big letdown for anyone who's  sat in previous efforts from VW, with wide expanses of hard black  plastic and barely any flair or actual style to break up the monotony.  The vinyl coverings of the seats make your back sweat something fierce,  especially if you're in the midst of a long slog on the highway. We long  for some nice plaid fabric. The start/stop button is very oddly placed  and feels like an afterthought. On the plus side, the in-dash LCD is  nicely crisp and, for the most part, easy to use with its touch-screen  interface. <br /><br />And, of course, it's way too easy to stall the TDI engine in first and  second gears. There seems to be some programming in the engine's  electronic brain that unexpectedly shuts it down entirely if you dip  past a certain RPM threshold. If that's necessary for the longevity of  the powerplant or for emissions reasons, we understand, but it's still a  very irritating and un-diesel-like trait that every driver will need to  adapt to. <br /><br />I've only spent a few weeks with our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI, and  will touch more on what it's like to live with on a day-to-day basis in  next month's update. In the meantime, I'll revel in the knowledge that a  car needn't be a penalty box to post exceptional fuel mileage.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: January 2012

Stellar fuel efficiency is still the name of the game when it comes to our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI, as it's averaging well over ...

A little sign that saves some time

<div align="center">Have you ever pulled into the gas station and gotten out of your car only to realize that your gas tank is on the other side?? Maybe I'm the only one, but I used to constantly do this.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I've learned something new that has kept me from making this silly little mistake for the past few months. Did you know that on most cars there is a little arrow pointing to the side of your car where the gas tank is?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBysOveBa_gThup_kePMYXONyLkOxfJ82T2ZQrAnquiNBEjolpI1eEGdJ3bXbqkdiPSrq1ZEWMWXe3zC6beFFlHgjCGX8rOnf1X40cOe9kvjtuD1gELGFeTPohoVmZAWkftjM6gAJdbBA/s1600/IMG_2341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBysOveBa_gThup_kePMYXONyLkOxfJ82T2ZQrAnquiNBEjolpI1eEGdJ3bXbqkdiPSrq1ZEWMWXe3zC6beFFlHgjCGX8rOnf1X40cOe9kvjtuD1gELGFeTPohoVmZAWkftjM6gAJdbBA/s400/IMG_2341.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's genious and yet so simple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You probably already knew about this, but if you're like me and you just upgraded from an older car, then maybe you've just learned something new too.</div>

A little sign that saves some time

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Driving tests: cancelled or stopped tests and bad weather

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has to cancel or stop driving and riding tests because of things like bad weather or vehicle problems. Find out what happens if your test is cancelled or stopped, and what you need to do when there's bad weather.</span></div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/oBwBZAtklMo?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>More information at DirectGov: <a href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_197905" target="_blank">Driving tests: cancelled or stopped tests and bad weather</a></b></span></div></div>

Driving tests: cancelled or stopped tests and bad weather

Sometimes the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has to cancel or stop driving and riding tests because of things like bad weather or vehicle pr...

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Driving tests: cancelled or stopped tests and bad weather