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| A few road test related questions. | 8/26/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: 1. If I had to drive around a parked car on a two-way street without a dividing line, and doing so ...
A: You need to read your state's drivers license manual, available for free at any DMV/Sec of state ...
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| Driving Tips for Begginers | 8/20/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: Im just beggining to drive(Motorcycle), what i need to know is some guides, driving techniques, & ...
A: This is a bigger deal than I can possibly answer here. I will try some general advice. Try to find ...
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| pulling off interstate in heavy rain | 8/17/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: If it is raining too hard to see at night, on the interstate and you pull off the interstate should ...
A: You should pull off the interstate on to the nearest safe spot to park off the road. then you turn ...
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| gas mileage | 8/16/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: i was wondering if its true that for best gas mileage you really should keep your cars tank as full ...
A: It makes absolutely NO difference if you have the tank full or near empty, other than if you ...
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| Driving On/Off Highway | 8/15/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm about to do my driving test in Oakville, ON and was wondering, right before getting on/off the ...
A: The yellow signs are usually considered advisory, but if you go a lot beyond them, you can sometimes ...
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| backing out of a parking spot | 8/14/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: My daughter was backing out of a parking spot and hit a car which was going to quickly through the ...
A: if it is private property there aare no vehicle codes that cover this,but usually the person backing ...
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| Interstate Driving | 7/27/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am a student driver on an Illinois learner's pemit. What are the restrictions on interstate travel ...
A: To the best of my knowledge, all states respect and consider legal any other states drivers ...
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| Driving Test | 7/26/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm going for my driving test a week from today and i have a few questions. I'm 19 so i don't have a ...
A: First, Go to the site below and you can get the drivers booklet, you can also get one at any DMV ...
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| driver's road test | 7/22/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: i have taken road test 7 times. the first 4 i admit i was not ready. but now I've been told that i'm ...
A: usually not a hard test but there are things that will get you failed, unsafe movement/lane change, ...
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| Pls reply ASAP | 7/9/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am taking my driving test tomorrow (in California) and I have this Question " in DMV guide book it ...
A: I can't believe that any test book would advocate using the "bike lane" to drive in! In general ...
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| Getting a Learner's Permit | 7/8/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm 16 and a half, living in California. I'm trying to get my permit, but I'm not sure how the ...
A: Just call the DMV/Secretary of State's office and ask. Most states these days require that you take ...
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| Behind The Wheel Test. | 7/6/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I would like 2 thank you 4 taking time for reading my question. I just passed my driving test after ...
A: your question is a bit confusing, but I am guessing you passed behind the wheel and now have to take ...
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| Driving Technique Questions | 7/5/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm taking my road test next week, and I just have a few questions that I can't find the answers to ...
A: Jenny, Congrats on making your way to the driving test! I find driving WELL (meaning with ...
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| 2001 Sunfire | 7/4/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: We test drove a 2001 sunfire for my 16 year old daughter today. The car drove great and ran great. I ...
A: I don't know the exact temperature for a Sunfire, but if you want to know, just call any auto parts ...
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| able to drive | 7/4/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: My car overheated last night, after apparently dumping most of the coolant the day before. I had ...
A: Was it still running OK on it's own when you shut it off? If so, and there isn't anti-freeze ...
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| Rear End/Merging Collision | 6/19/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: Mark, I was recently involved in an incident where the other party is claiming (fraudulently and in ...
A: No you do not have any claim against the other driver. you will probably be found partially at ...
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| Engine running in. | 6/18/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I got a new Porsche Cayman S 2007, in your opinion whats the best method/technique for "running in" ...
A: I won't claim to be an expert at breaking in a new Porsche engine, but I have read many magazine ...
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| safer | 6/12/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: My mom says I scare her when I'm driving sometimes. What's the best way for me to become a ...
A: Sometimes kids just scare their parents no matter what. You mom may be unused to riding with anyone ...
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| 89Camry / Fulltime 4WD/CenterDiffAuto | 6/6/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I just got a 89camry LE 4WD. I found a small note in the lock box said "always push in the 4WD ...
A: I have to say I am not familiar with the Camry AWD. If it LOCKS the center differential though, I ...
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| Backing up my Camry | 5/19/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: Driving, in general, is no problem. Am considered a good driver. However, my nemisis is backing ...
A: First thing is that when backing up you should really be looking over both shoulders to help you ...
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| accident reconstruction | 5/16/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: Mark, I recently received a traffic ticket for a unsafe lane change that resulted in an accident. I ...
A: this can only be proven if there is any physical evidence of the point of impact. if there are any ...
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| Driving an Automatic | 5/15/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm in the UK and have only ever driven a manual car. I am going to drive an automatic when in the ...
A: Yea, us Yanks have gotten away from the manual transmission cars. Enthusiasts like me have to ...
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| Driving test on thursday!!!! | 5/15/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I am taking my first driving test this Thursday but i have only been driving for 3 weeks and only ...
A: shifting is best done one gear at a time, so as you approach the round a bout gear down to merge and ...
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| gas mileage | 5/15/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: What car on the market today gets the best gas mileage?
A: The highest MPG of all cars for 2007 is the Toyota Prius Hybrid. It gets up to 60 mpg in the city ...
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| Driving Times | 5/4/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am a senior taking granddaughter to Mt Rushmore this summer. I want to drive to Rapid City, SD; ...
A: Raul, I can't answer the question very well because I don't know where you are coming from and thus ...
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| accident | 4/23/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: my son was in an accident. here is what we know. on a 2 lane road he and the car behind him were ...
A: your description of the collision is very simple but I do understand your question. the problem is ...
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| RWD Driving techniques | 4/15/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I'm about to buy a RWD Mazda MX-5, before I take it to a track and have some fun, I first need to ...
A: I drive both RWD and FWD cars on the track, and really, unless you are over the limit, they drive ...
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| accident with uninsured motorist | 4/7/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was at the stop limit line exiting a parking lot.There is only 1 lane in and 1 lane out. No center ...
A: at an intersection, a car can pull up along the curb to make a right turn when there is traffic ...
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| Volume of vehicles on U.S. highways | 4/3/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I am a County Engineer. I am being pressured by elected officials to suggest methods to "solve" the ...
A: vehicle estmates are best found though the U.S. dept of transportation. I can tell you the amount ...
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| accident with uninsured motorist | 3/30/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was at the stop limit line exiting a parking lot.There is only 1 lane in and 1 lane out. No center ...
A: you have to make this clearer. You said that you made your turn and then ran into the other car. ...
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| help with 5 cone driving test ! | 3/29/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am taking my road test in 3 days. I am getting scrwed up with the 5 cone test even when i ...
A: I don't know every states laws, but I am pretty sure that you can use any vehicle you want, as long ...
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| what do i need to practice most? | 3/27/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I go for my driving test on April 16th and I just began to practice now so i would like to know ...
A: Each state is a little different, but I would think every state offers a drivers license handbook ...
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| best friend driving | 3/26/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I really need your help. My best friend needs to go for his license, but there is one problem. He ...
A: I am not an eye doctor so there is no way I can answer if your friend can get a license or not. ...
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| TRAFFIC | 3/26/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: YESTERDAY I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN MY 1982 CHEVY EL CAMINO STALED IN THE CENTER LAIN I TRIDE TO ...
A: in civil cases there is no 100%, usually, found at fault, it is usually a percentage at fault. ...
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| help with 5 cone driving test ! | 3/26/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am taking my road test in 3 days. I am getting scrwed up with the 5 cone test even when i ...
A: The best solution is what you have been doing, practice, practice, practice. It might help if you ...
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| teenage drving | 3/23/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: Actually I have a couple I have been looking up the laws for driving and using a cell phone but I ...
A: the same holds true for cell phone use as well as obtaining a license. each state makes the rules ...
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| Coasting in Neutral to Save Gas | 3/22/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: Don, This is NOT a safety question as I know you need significantly more time to stop in neutral ...
A: I will agree with this reservation. Any savings in fuel/engine wear is minimal since as you slow ...
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| front/rear weight distribution | 3/22/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: for a typical rear wheel drive car, is it better to have a 50:50 front:rear weight distribution? or ...
A: Usually, 50-50 weight distribution is the best you can get. This applies to road cars and road ...
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| engine cut-off | 3/18/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: i have a 1992 nissan primera 1.6,sometimes upon start up i need to step on the gas to avoid engine ...
A: Computer controlled carburetors can be very expensive, be sure to get a firm quote before you decide ...
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| How Fast? | 3/7/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: How fast does the car go without using the accelerator?
A: OK, I will tackle this one, why not just find a good deserted area and put the car in gear and see? ...
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