#safe driving

If you drive, please, please, please, get the highest safety rating car you can afford. Sacrifice features, sacrifice shiny things, do not sacrifice your safety. In a serious crash a one or two star car will fold up like origami and it'll fold you right along with it. 'But I have the acceleration to avoid a crash' - doesn't matter if you're hit from behind. Cheap cars are cheap for reasons.

As well as that, drive like everyone else is a maniac out to kill you. It doesn't matter if you're a really good driver if the other person isn't. Assume the truck doesn't see you. Expect that driver to do something stupid. Even if it's zero-dark-thirty, STOP at the stop sign and LOOK. Crawl at the give way sign and LOOK. Expect for someone to come screaming down the road without a care for anyone else, because for all the times there isn't an idiot behind the wheel, there'll be that one time there is.

I heard someone say there's 100 near misses for every serious or fatal accident on a work site. IMO, it's also true of driving.

(For passengers only, not drivers, eyes on the road y'all)

Hauntleep demonstrating the ONLY safe way for Hauntleeps to drive.

Here is your friendly reminder that as the temperature rises and daylight increases, many kinds of wildlife will be waking up and leaving in their dens and burrows looking for food. They are still kind of groggy and will probably start bumbling about sometime during dawn or dusk.

Are you looking forward to passing your driving test soon? If so, you should be aware of the importance of studying effectively. Luckily, our experts can provide the guidance needed. The road ahead is full of challenges, and you can only face them successfully if you prepare properly.

That preparation starts with learning the skills needed to pass your driving exam – and the good news is that our experts can teach you how. Whether taking your driver theory or practical exams, we can give you the tips and tricks you need to master each stage and get through your driving test smoothly.

1. Practice Test Questions

The best way to prepare for any driving test is to practice questions in advance. There are many online driving education sites where you can find free practice exams and even cheat sheets with answers. If you don't have time to sit down and do serious research about how to pass the theory exam, we suggest you try out these online resources first. When preparing for practical exams, please take advantage of the fact that they follow exactly the same format as their theoretical counterparts.

Practical exams require you to complete tasks in a certain sequence and answer comprehension questions based on what you just did. So make sure you know and understand these sequences before sitting your practical test. Once you've done all the above, get ready for the day of your actual driving test. You'll need to ensure you eat something before hand, stay calm and relaxed, avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, etc., and have enough sleep. Your body will thank you!

2. Study Tips & Tricks

When studying for your driving test, you may notice that some of the topics covered seem similar yet completely different. These differences mean that if you remember only one thing from each topic, you won't ever miss anything. Therefore, make sure you focus on each topic and stick to the information provided in the lesson thoroughly. Remember, no matter how hard you attempt, nothing beats experience.

3. Get a Good Night's Sleep

Sleep is one of the most underrated life skills. Without sleep, you're not going to perform at your peak. We recommend getting around seven hours of good quality rest per night. That means no screens, phones, tablets, and TV. Instead, find a quiet place away from distractions to relax and close your eyes for eight hours.

4. Make Sure You Know All the Rules

You should be aware of what you're permitted to do and not permitted to do on the road ahead of time. Knowing these rules will help you avoid getting yourself into trouble!

5. Set Goals and Priorities Them

Setting goals helps create motivation and keeps you focused on achieving something specific. So have fun with them - don't just sit around aimlessly trying to learn everything. Instead, set realistic goals and prioritize between tasks.

6. Keep Practicing

If you want to learn something well, then make sure to practice it over and over again. For example, when was the last time you went out for a drive? How often have you gone through those ten questions on your theory knowledge quiz? Good old repetition works wonders in helping us memorize things.

7. Use Online Resources

Plenty of online resources can help you prepare for your driving test at home. You'll find great free stuff using videos or flashcards, practice tests, or revision guides.