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Pass the Permit Please
By Sarah Lane
Feb 9, 2006, 3:12pm
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Pass the Permit Please
It’s time to let go of your permit and accept the privilege of driving. Once you start, however, you might regret crossing this bridge. Not only is it necessary to have hours and hours of driving practice, but you must also pass the driving test, secure yourself a vehicle, get insurance, keep up with your car’s maintenance, and fill it with gas. Whew! Sound like a lot of work? Well at least when you’re finished you’ll respect those who were kind enough to shuttle you around in their cars all those years!
Check out the cool sites below for solutions to the drama...
DMV Websites For All 50 States
DMV locations, hours, phone numbers, online appointments, documents, and more. In some cases there’s an option for online car registration. There are links to all DMV sites for the 50 States and Canada as well.
Source: Web Guide4 Inc.
Car Control
This is such a cool idea that if you're not in an area where it's available, bring it to your town! This is a hands-on driving class you can take with your parents. Prove to them that you know the rules and prove to yourself that you can control your car.
Source: Auto Testers Inc.
Kelley Blue Book
Use this trusted resource for new car pricing, to find out your cars’ actual value or to buy and sell used vehicles. Use the Tools-Tips-Advice section for FAQ’s, important articles, and resources.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
CARFAX
Consumer Reports along with CARFAX will provide you with a free guide to inspecting used cars. Simply enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to search for history reports, title checks, odometer checks, problems, and registration checks.
Source: CARFAX, Inc.
Auto Safety
A great place to find information on auto defects, safety issues, recalls, and lemon laws. Stop by the books and reports section for further reading or test your auto I.Q. with the 2002 Ultimate Car Book Quiz.
Source: The Center for Auto Safety
AAA Foundation
Get live highway and weather condition reports, and browse the latest traffic safety news. Learn about the greatest distractions to drivers, how to avoid headlight glare, and what's up with checkpoints.
Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
III - On the Web
Do you live in one of the 30 states that have created a GDL (Graduated Driver's License) program for young drivers? This could change the age at which you start driving, so look it up! You can also get quotes on every kind of insurance possible.
Source: Insurance Information Institute
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