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DMV License Renewal Straight From the Source

NOV 04, 2024

DMV License Renewal Straight From the Source - driver-start.com
I faced the problem of renewing my driver’s license much earlier than I might expect, since I knew that in California (where I was living at the time) driver’s licenses were issued for 5 years. But the fact is that I obtained the driver’s license while being an international student who was studying at a local university. Thus, when applying for the driver’s license in a local DMV office, I brought my international passport with I-94 form, I-20 form from the university and other verifying documents, which stated that I was eligible to stay in the USA for 2 years. So, since I obtained the driver’s license almost a year after my arrival in the United States, it was issued for a year – until the date when my visa would expire.

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5 Critical Tips on Driving Big Cars Safely and Easily

OCT 30, 2024

Are you enjoying big cars? Then read the article to enjoy them even more.
5 Critical Tips on Driving Big Cars Safely and Easily - driver-start.com
One of the benefits of big cars is that you can enjoy plenty of space in your driver’s seat. The problem is to fill this space correctly, though in modern vehicles you get many opportunities to customize the driver’s seat as you wish.

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Step-by-Step Guide on Driving Stick Shifts

OCT 24, 2024

Let’s fill the gap with Driver Start experts so that you can enjoy time-honored stick shifts like your fathers (or grandpas) did.
Step-by-Step Guide on Driving Stick Shifts - driver-start.com
While the sales of manual cars in the USA have been decreasing significantly since the 90s, stick shifts are still popular in European and Asian countries, especially in developing economies, which is often explained by the price. Undeniably, vehicles with manual transmission are usually cheaper than automatics, but this is hardly the only reason for choosing a manual car. Experts and auto enthusiasts hold that driving a manual vehicle allows the driver to gain a completely new experience that is appreciated by drivers. They highlight the fact that many powerful sports cars come with manual transmissions and this is done for a reason – you can better feel the car and the speed while gaining full control over the gears. For the same reason, driving a manual car can be safer in winter with its slippery roads, but this also depends on your driving skills.

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6 Funny Tips on How to Get Out of Speeding Tickets

OCT 14, 2024

Have you already passed your DMV permit test? Congrats! Now you’ve got your well-deserved permit to cruise on public roads while mastering your driving skills and preparing for your driver's license test. But did you forget about something?
6 Funny Tips on How to Get Out of Speeding Tickets - driver-start.com
When learning your Driver’s Manual and taking your learner’s permit practice test, you might stumble across questions about learner’s permit suspension. Do you remember them? Yes, your permit can be suspended, and you will need to pass your learner’s permit test again, or you won’t be admitted to your road exam within a standard period of time – you may face many troubles if caught violating traffic rules and learner’s permit restrictions when having your behind-the-wheel training.

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5 Don’ts Shared by Auto Mechanics – Never Do This to Your Car

OCT 09, 2024

Ignoring your Check Engine Oil light is a sure way to ditch your car or, to be more exact, to make its engine break down.
5 Don’ts Shared by Auto Mechanics – Never Do This to Your Car - driver-start.com
Engine oil is a key factor in the lubrication system for your motor, which serves to aid the mechanical parts of the engine, reducing friction and providing cooling. Therefore, the untimely oil replacement leads to increased wear and heating up of the engine, negatively affecting its performance and resulting in its breakdown. And the engine repair or replacement involves heavy expenses amounting to thousands of dollars – is it worth the time and money saved by waiting to get your oil changed?

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10 Driving Habits That Wreck Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

SEP 03, 2024

Dangerous Driving Impacts Your Car When speaking of reckless driving, we usually mean an aggressive style some drivers assume for driving faster and cooler (at least they seem to believe it).
10 Driving Habits That Wreck Your Car and Drain Your Wallet - driver-start.com
This dangerous driving often results in collisions and other kinds of traffic accidents leading to damage, injuries, and even deaths. But in fact, some unobvious bad driving habits can result in both wrecking your car and risking your life, and you will hardly be happy to spend a fortune on changing and repairing parts and units that could last longer. So, we are here to tell you about bad habits you should quit and to give you some tips on good driving habits you should form instead.

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How to get my driver’s license

AUG 21, 2024

How to get my driver’s license - driver-start.com
How to apply for my driver’s license: collecting required papers Start the process of getting your driver’s license from searching for the local DMV website with current information on your state requirements. Usually, state authorities require collecting a list of papers that verifies an applicant’s identity, SSN, residency, legal status, and name change (if any). In most cases, applying for a driver’s license requires 4 or 5 documents and the most common among them are the following:

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Can Lane Filtering Cut Down on Rear-Enders?

AUG 12, 2024

It seems that the legalization of lane filtering, also known as lane splitting, is one of the most cherished dreams of motorcycle operators in the United States. While California remains the only state where filtering is officially allowed since 2016, in some other states legalizing bills are already filed and many riders do believe that things are about to change.
Can Lane Filtering Cut Down on Rear-Enders? - driver-start.com
Actually, lane filtering is a common practice in many Asian countries, where motorcycles are numerous and make up a significant part of the traffic. Large urban areas in India, Indonesia or Thailand are famous for their dense traffic, stuffed with all kinds of vehicles from bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles to trucks and buses. However, little attention is paid to the safety of lane filtering in those developing countries, and the practice is allowed for convenience rather than for safety reasons.

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6 Facts You Need to Know About Sobriety Checkpoints

AUG 06, 2024

While proceeding according to your driving test schedule, get to know the real-life situations you can face on public roads and be prepared to act adequately.
6 Facts You Need to Know About Sobriety Checkpoints - driver-start.com
One of the situations is an inspection at sobriety checkpoints you can stumble across when having your behind-the-wheel practice or even taking your driving skills exam. If you don’t want to fail the road test or, what is more, to be arrested and charged, you need to understand what to expect. Here is our brief FAQ on the topic:

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What to Bring to DMV for Driver License Test

JUL 31, 2024

What to Bring to DMV for Driver License Test - driver-start.com
Before going to a DMV office and taking DL tests there, an applicant needs to get prepared for the testing (you study for driver license test, don’t you?) and collect all papers required by a local DMV. In fact, the checklist varies slightly from state to state and the requirements differ depending on several factors

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