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A nice drive in the afternoon can take an unfortunate turn when the sun’s rays reflect directly into a driver’s eyes. While it’s sometimes unavoidable to drive on very sunny days, it can be risky to do so in instances where the sun’s angle creates an intense glare on a driver’s windshield. The glare from the sun can lead to temporary blindness, thereby making it almost impossible to see pedestrians and other vehicles around. While there’s no data on the precise number of road crashes caused b... Read More

After weeks of putting in the work and countless hours of supervised driving, many learner drivers still flunk their road tests. While there’s no denying the fact that constant practice and a qualified instructor can be pivotal to succeeding on a road test, the truth remains that uncontrolled nerves can render all preparation meaningless on the actual test day. Many people fail the road test because they lack confidence in their skills and not necessarily because they are bad drivers. If you’... Read More

The most common tickets issued by police officers in most states in the United States are speeding tickets. As a driver in the United States, it is important to know what to do if you are issued a speeding ticket. When a law enforcement officer gets you to pull over for speeding, you first need to stop, stay calm, take a deep breath, and get ready to interact with the police officer. Find a safe spot to pull over, take out your driver’s license, registration, and insurance, and prepare to fol... Read More

Windshield wiper blades are some of the most important vehicle parts. They help you clear your windshield for a better view when it rains or snows. It is crucial to have them working for your safety and that of oncoming drivers or pedestrians. However, will the law hold you liable for not having them? Driving a car without windshield wipers is illegal in most states in the United States if not all. According to the National Road Traffic Act, all vehicles with a windshield are mandated to use ... Read More

There are misconceptions about whether the hearing impaired can drive, let alone have a driver’s license. There have also been questions like, "Since you need to hear horns to drive a car, will a deaf driver get in trouble if found driving? Can you hire deaf drivers?" Well, the answer to those is simple. Deaf people can drive whenever they want and are allowed to get their driver’s licenses. This is because a hearing impairment does not hinder one’s ability to steer the car, change gears, see... Read More