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Safe Places to Practice Parallel Parking in Irvine
There are a few states in the US that don’t require parallel parking in the final driving test. California is among a handful of those states that don’t require students to learn how to parallel park. The problem with that fact is that parallel parking isn’t...
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Driving Tips for Fuel Economy
Fuel prices rise and fall many times throughout the year. Unfortunately, no matter how high the prices of gas are you’ll still need to fill up eventually. Unlike other items, you can’t just wait for the prices to go back down before filling up your tank. While you...
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Northern California Road Trip Ideas: Beautiful NorCal Road Trips
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country. In fact, California tops many of the top ten lists made up of the most beautiful state in the country. There are major cities with beauty all around like San Francisco or Los Angeles. But there are also...
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Tips for Teens Driving With Friends
In California, driving laws for teens restrict newly licensed teens from driving with other teens in the vehicle. However, those laws provide legal restriction only for the first 12 months of licensed driving. Once a teen reaches their 13th month of driving, they’re...
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Safe Places to Practice Parallel Parking in Irvine
There are a few states in the US that don’t require parallel parking in the final driving test. California is among a handful of those states that don’t require students to learn how to parallel park. The problem with that fact is that parallel parking isn’t...
read more
Driving Tips for Fuel Economy
Fuel prices rise and fall many times throughout the year. Unfortunately, no matter how high the prices of gas are you’ll still need to fill up eventually. Unlike other items, you can’t just wait for the prices to go back down before filling up your tank. While you...
read more
Tips for Teens Driving With Friends
In California, driving laws for teens restrict newly licensed teens from driving with other teens in the vehicle. However, those laws provide legal restriction only for the first 12 months of licensed driving. Once a teen reaches their 13th month of driving, they’re...
read more
California Driving Rules for 18 Year Olds
There are a few milestones in a young adult’s life that come in the form of a birthday. The first is when a teen turns 16, they can finally get a license and drive without an adult in the car. There are a few restrictions though that the law provides teens in order to...
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Safe Places to Practice Parallel Parking in Irvine
There are a few states in the US that don’t require parallel parking in the final driving test. California is among a handful of those states that don’t require students to learn how to parallel park. The problem with that fact is that parallel parking isn’t...
read more
Tips for Teens Driving With Friends
In California, driving laws for teens restrict newly licensed teens from driving with other teens in the vehicle. However, those laws provide legal restriction only for the first 12 months of licensed driving. Once a teen reaches their 13th month of driving, they’re...
read more
California Driving Rules for 18 Year Olds
There are a few milestones in a young adult’s life that come in the form of a birthday. The first is when a teen turns 16, they can finally get a license and drive without an adult in the car. There are a few restrictions though that the law provides teens in order to...
read more
California Driving Rules for 17 Year Olds
In the state of California, teens may start the process of getting their driver’s license at the age of 15 ½. The age is specific because of the amount of time it takes to complete the process. If everything is done correctly, teens can have a provisional license by...
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5 Commonly Broken California Car Laws
Driving laws are some of the most common law’s broken across the country. Someone may not break into a home and steal but they may break a driving law without a second thought. California car laws and driving laws are just as important as any other laws. The point of...
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Distracted Driving Law in California: What CAN You Do
The new Distracted Driving Law in California prohibits the use of any handheld device while driving. The law means drivers can’t make phone calls, program GPS, adjust music controls, or worse, read text messages. While the list of things you can’t do is pretty long...
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Driving Tips for Fuel Economy
Fuel prices rise and fall many times throughout the year. Unfortunately, no matter how high the prices of gas are you’ll still need to fill up eventually. Unlike other items, you can’t just wait for the prices to go back down before filling up your tank. While you...
read more
What To Do If Your Car Overheats
There are many issues that could ruin a trip in your car, no matter how short the distance, overheating. A vehicle’s engine can get too hot and either stop your car from moving or even ruin the engine entirely. The weather can affect the engine but it doesn’t need to...
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What to Check in a Car Before Driving
Driving is something we do that comes with a lot of habits. We form our driving habits as time goes on. Some driving habits are good and help keep us safe while on the road. Other habits are bad and can be dangerous, not only to you but to everyone on the road. To...
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Summer Car Care Tips
Car care is a year round focus for many drivers. Even during the summer, while most drivers are traveling and taking a vacation, cars need care. Unlike winter, summer car care tips help us prepare for the hotter weather and keep our cars cool on the road. Believe it...
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Voted Best Driving School in Santa Ana California
It is truly an honor to be ranked as one of the top driving schools in many areas within Orange County and the surrounding areas. Now, Varsity Driving Academy can add the city of Santa Ana to the list of cities in which they are ranked number one. Recently, Defensive...
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Parking on Hills – Driver Tips
Driving is a great opportunity for everyone. Through driving, we can travel to places we’ve never been before, sometimes in a matter of hours. However, the danger of going somewhere you’ve never been is the fact that you’ve never been there before. Unfamiliarity can...
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Keeping Distance Around Your Vehicle When Driving
There are plenty of bad driving habits that are potentially dangerous even life threatening. One of the worst habits is not putting enough around your vehicle and others on the road. When thinking about safe distances drivers often think only about the car in front of...
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Tips For Signaling to Other Drivers
Every car is outfitted with a signaling system that allows drivers to notify other drivers about turns, lane changes, and stops. While these systems are very easy to use, they may not always be working properly. Signaling to other drivers is vital when behind the...
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Safe Places to Practice Parallel Parking in Irvine
There are a few states in the US that don’t require parallel parking in the final driving test. California is among a handful of those states that don’t require students to learn how to parallel park. The problem with that fact is that parallel parking isn’t...
read more
Driving Tips for Fuel Economy
Fuel prices rise and fall many times throughout the year. Unfortunately, no matter how high the prices of gas are you’ll still need to fill up eventually. Unlike other items, you can’t just wait for the prices to go back down before filling up your tank. While you...
read more
Northern California Road Trip Ideas: Beautiful NorCal Road Trips
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country. In fact, California tops many of the top ten lists made up of the most beautiful state in the country. There are major cities with beauty all around like San Francisco or Los Angeles. But there are also...
read more
Tips for Teens Driving With Friends
In California, driving laws for teens restrict newly licensed teens from driving with other teens in the vehicle. However, those laws provide legal restriction only for the first 12 months of licensed driving. Once a teen reaches their 13th month of driving, they’re...
read more
California Driving Rules for 18 Year Olds
There are a few milestones in a young adult’s life that come in the form of a birthday. The first is when a teen turns 16, they can finally get a license and drive without an adult in the car. There are a few restrictions though that the law provides teens in order to...
read more
Summer Fun Ideas in Southern California
Southern California knows how to make a summer great for people of all ages. In fact, Southern California is a travel destination during summer. People from all over the world travel to Southern California for summer fun. Visitors have days or weeks to enjoy the...
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California Driving Rules for 17 Year Olds
In the state of California, teens may start the process of getting their driver’s license at the age of 15 ½. The age is specific because of the amount of time it takes to complete the process. If everything is done correctly, teens can have a provisional license by...
read more
5 Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
Getting a license for the first time is an exciting part of life as a teenager. However, that excitement can cloud judgment at times and put parents on edge. The best way to help new, teen drivers stay safe is to pick a safe car. The safest cars for teen drivers have...
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What To Do If Your Car Overheats
There are many issues that could ruin a trip in your car, no matter how short the distance, overheating. A vehicle’s engine can get too hot and either stop your car from moving or even ruin the engine entirely. The weather can affect the engine but it doesn’t need to...
read more
California Driving Rules for 16 Year Olds
Teens are allowed to start learning how to drive at the age of 15 and a half in California. The process is a lengthy one and most teens won’t receive their license until age 16. The system is setup to make sure teens have plenty of time to practice and learn the laws...
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