Friday, May 18, 2012

Tips for driving practical test

Driving a car has always been a good experience for those who want more flexibility while traveling.

Driving is a fun as well a great responsibility and any kind of short cuts can lead to accidents.

Any person that requires a driving license has to pass Driving test and then go for Driving practical test in order to be able to drive on the roads.

Driving practical test can be a truly unforgettable experience. Almost all the drivers on the road remember their day of driving practical test.

Even confident learners get nervous while appearing for the Practical test. Many people can pass their driving theory test but get nervous while appearing for the practical driving test

To pass a driving practical test, drivers must be aware of basic things such as Highway Code, traffic rules, manoeuvres etc.

During the dsa practical test you should be aware of these general but important *practical driving test tips

1. When ever you get in the car remember to wear your seat belt.
2. Whenever you are riding a motorbike remember to wear helmet. Learner rider must wear the helmet while taking the motorbike practical test.
3. Always remember to look both ways, AND behind you when pulling out. TURN your head to look behind you - don't just rely on the mirror.
4. Always adjust your mirrors before starting the car.
5. Always apply break smoothly. Remember to come to a complete stop at stop signs.
6. Always follow the traffic signals, Highway codes.
7. Maintain a reasonable distance space between the vehicles surrounding you.
8. Take your time parallel parking.
9. Make sure you know how to park on a hill.
10. You may need to know how to work the following parking brakes, headlights, wipers, heater, parking lights, high beams, and other Instruments. In other words, just familiarize yourself with the entire interior of the vehicle.
11. Check your tyres regularly and keep at recommended pressure.
12. Never exceed speed limits, accelerate gently.
13. During the test, always follow the examiner's instructions. If you don't understand something, ASK. It's better to ask than to mess up because you're not clear about something.
Apart from these things people should be aware of the *practical test* will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue). The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate that is a certain distance away. After the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check questions. You will then be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises. The reversing exercises will be chosen from:

- Reversing around a corner
- Turning in the road
- Reverse parking
You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise.

You will then start your car practical driving test which will include some specific driving Manoeuvres

Throughout the practical test examiner will be looking for the overall safe standard of driving, You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the practical test*. *And the time given to the learner drivers is about 40 minutes.

If you prepare well for DSA theory test, you are generally aware about rules regulations of the road, all you need is a professional advice and more practice.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

How to cut down Driving test waiting lists

DSA Current practical driving test is currently extended to the point whereby learners have to wait month for practical test date.

Both theory test and Driving practical test can be booked online. At the moment, although candidates need to wait for 1month or so for practical test, but DSA theory test date waiting list is not so long.

The Driving Standard Agency is set to examine a new approach by different way of delivering the driving test. Number of motorists getting on the road to acquire their driving license, but only few test centres and instructors are around to conduct the government estimation. Driving Standards Agency has been working hard to find a solution to the problem of the ever-growing list of driving hopefuls.

The precise process of examination will remain the same but as a result driving exam can be taken as revise. According to the Driving Standard Agency all the local authority buildings, hotels and even leisure centres will potentially get the chance of becoming a test centre. With the new approach trial is been taken to the eight location. Feedback from the initial test is good and the scheme being extended and rolling out across five new locations.

But what does it mean for a driver ready to take to the open road with all but a piece of paper stopping them from doing so?

By considering the candidates benefit in local services from the improving driving test benefits Driving Standard Agency is planning to get more flexible scheme, so that the candidate should not wait for the test for long time.

With the review of the candidate's advantage from the improvements in local services the Driving Standard Agency has come up with new innovative scheme where the candidates need not have to wait for a month- long. Official DSA examiners will still conduct the dsa practical test. And "on-test" drivers will continue to receive the same standard of assessment. They will also get the license privilege if and when they pass.

Road Safety Minister, Mike Penning, said: "We have to be more flexible and innovative in delivering driving tests to make sure that we are offering people the best service possible wherever they live and I am delighted that these first trials have proved successful.

"We are now extending the trial so that more candidates will be able to benefit from a service that is convenient as well as being cost effective."

So, the dreaded driving test waiting lists that can halt a learner's bid for freedom after a successful training period look to potentially be a thing of the past under the new initiative - great news for fresh-faced motorists looking to gain their freedom.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Why child seat belt is important while driving

Most people love to drive a car and go out with their family. One of the simplest and the convenient techniques to protect yourself is to wear a seatbelt. It is well proven that seat belt save the lives.

While preparing for driving theory test and hazard perception test part of DSA theory test, the road safety majors are covered in the preparation topics.

The importance of adult seat belts, child seat belt is covered in the syllabus of theory test and Hazard perception, but most learner drivers forget this in later stages of driving.

It is very important to wear seat belts while driving. Also you must make sure the passengers are also wearing them. It is a responsibility of a driver to make sure the passengers are safe while driving.

Seat belts are designed in such a way that it gives a high level of protection in the event of a crash. They are designed to adjust automatically to fit the user, to be convenient and easy to use. Wearing a seat belt is not only important to the drivers but it is also important to the child sitting in front.

If your child uses a child's car seat, the seat must be fitted properly in your vehicle. One should always check a child car seat is fitted correctly and get your child comfortable. Child seat belt is designed in such a way that child is been fitted properly and sits comfortably. If the child is less then age12 then they have to make use of child seat belt. Child seat belt is designed according to the child's weight. If they are at the age of 12 or more then they can use adult seat belt.

Car seats are designed according to the children's weight. Label on the seat shows the weight range is suitable for. The weight ranges are divided into the following groups:

Group 0 and Group 0+ rear-facing baby seats:

Group 0 and Group 0+ -
These are rear-facing baby seats suitable for babies up to 13 kilogram's. Baby seats have their own (integral) straps. The adult seat belt or ISOFix system is used to hold the baby seat in place.

Group I -
These are forward or rearward-facing baby seats for children between 9 and 18 kilogram's. These seats also have their own straps or impact shield and are held in place by the adult seat belt or ISOFix system. In a seat with a front airbag, make sure a forward-facing child seat is as far back from the airbag as possible.

Group II -
These are forward-facing child car seats (booster seats) for children from 15 to 25 kilogram's and may have backs or side wings. Child car seats don't have their own straps - your child is held in using the adult seatbelt and the seat is held in place by the adult seatbelt and/or the ISOFix system. Make sure you position a forward-facing booster seat as far back as possible from a frontal airbag.

Group III -
These are booster cushions for children above 22 kilogram's. Some seats cover more than one group and can be used as your child grows. Check on the seat label. When your child reaches 22 kilogram's, they can use a booster cushion. These may not have backs but raise your child in the car's seat so they can use the adult seat belt.

While driving people should be aware of potential hazards on the road and wearing the seat belts can reduce the injuries of that person as it stops that person to come out of his seat and hit other interiors of the car which is also called second impact.

Despite of risk of serious injuries, and facts that seat belts can be effective in saving the life of people sitting in the vehicle, many people still neglect the use of seat belts while driving.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Importance of helmet while riding

There are people who ride a bike for enjoyment but there are some who are in need to reach from one place to another as cheaply and as fast as possible. People always forget their safety before riding bike. Riders should try to avoid careless riding and wear helmet for safety. Wearing a helmet is one of the important equipments used for riding. According to the Driving Standard Agency DSA helmet is compulsory for the motorbike riders and learner riders must pass their dsa theory test, dsa hazard perception and Practical driving test to ride motorbike on the road.

Wearing a helmet not only helps riders to protect from the accidents but it protects your head from the injuries. When you're working or riding a motorbike it's very imperative to have the correct safety gear. A motorbike helmet is the most vital item of safety equipment, but it will only provide enough protection if it's the right type and fits properly.

People should be assured that the helmet must have undergone anti-scratch anti-fog healing. Always make sure that eye shades should not touch the outer shell of the helmet because there are the chances of scratches. Always make sure that you have passed motorbike theory test and then move for motorbike practical test. This will help you to understand the theory as well as practical test both. While riding riders should make sure that they are aware of hazards on the road.

A motorbike helmet needs to fit properly. Make sure it surrounds the whole of your head. Make sure that the helmet straps are adjustable go tight enough to fit around your face. It's also a good idea to try on the same brand of helmet one size larger and one size smaller to make doubly sure you really have the optimal fit. Some helmets offer extra comfort by means of air vents, which can be easily slid open or closed to allow more air to circulate while riding.

People who are new learner rider must go for the lighter model rather than the heavier one. Maintaining the perfect balance also counts a lot. After you get the suitable helmet for your child or yourself, always be very careful in storing them at the proper site. Do not place them in a high or rough spots. The risk of scratching or reflection for a costly bike helmet should also be avoided. The helmet should not be placed on the load or mirrors that are located on the sides. If this kind of thing is repeated more often then the interior stuffing of the helmet gets damaged and thus it cannot be used over again and again.

Wearing a correct type of helmet will not only reduces your risk but also will be protective enough.
Take your own time to choose your helmet and enjoy your ride.