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HID conversion kits have been available for quite some time now so there are many different types and styles available to choose from and it may seem very confusing. A common question that gets asked is the difference between a 35W and 55W HID conversion kit. Besides the wattage, there are other differences such as brightness, heat, reliability, and color. Choosing the correct one for your needs is very important and there will be several factors that will play a role in your decision. This article will summarize the differences and provide a clear understanding of these two conversion kits.

The first difference is in the wattage and name itself. 35W HID lights is the standard output for most kits on the market as well as factory installed HID lights from manufacturers. 55w kits produce a significant increase in power output which results in a much brighter light. 35w HID kits are approximately three times brighter than the standard incandescent halogen bulb; 55w HID kits are even brighter and provide up to four to five times more output. These would be ideal for those looking for the best and brightest light available, but with the increased brightness does come with some downsides. The overly bright 55w HID bulbs may also cause excessive glare on many reflector based headlights, but to be fair, a 35w kit also causes some glare as these types of housings were not intended for HID usage. Having a projector housing will help with distributing the light to where you want it to.

One issue that a 55w HID conversion kit may face is overheating. Typically, HID lights run cooler than most incandescent halogen bulbs they replace, but a 55w kit creates excessive heat that can melt the housing or even the wiring that connects to the light. There are headlights that are made of metal which can withstand the heat better, but there are many headlights that are made from plastic that are susceptible to this kind of damage. The wiring can be upgrade to ceramic plugs instead of plastic to better handle the heat, but there will still be risks involved.

Next up is the reliability, 35w kits are designed with brightness and longevity in concern whereas 55w kits are not. 55w kits are intended for superior and maximum light output. The higher wattage allows the 55w kit to be brighter, but it does cause more evaporation of the electrodes and gasses that make up the HID bulb over time. 35w kits may outlive your vehicle when used properly, but a 55w kit may only last as long as a regular incandescent halogen bulb or shorter as the material evaporates every time the light turns on.

The last difference is the color for the HID bulbs. 6000K will look different on the two HID kits despite coming from the same manufacturer and this is due to the output. The colors in 55w HID conversion kits tend to be more “washed out” and stepped down so a 6000K will look similar to a 4500-5000K color. This difference in color is acceptable for most as white is the best color for the human eye to see in and would function very well in limited visibility conditions. While there are higher Kelvin temperature 55w HID kits available, it makes little sense to get it as the higher you go in HID Kelvin temperature, the output reduces; this would cause a 12000K 55w HID conversion kit to produce similar output compared to a 8000K 35W HID kit.

In concluding this article, there are obvious benefits of using a 55w HID conversion kit for your vehicle, but there are also downsides to it as well. In the end, the variables will have to be analyzed and studied as some may not apply to the application and some may. With this being all stated, there is a specific reason why factory HID systems are only rated at 35w. 55w kits are available for those who want the brightest light out there and like what basic economics state; when there is demand, there is always usually a supply.

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Source by Eric Wu

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Everyone has needed a tow truck at some point or another. Whether it was a flat tire and a missing spare or a fender bender, tow trucks have helped us all out of a jamb by safely transporting our vehicle to a repair shop. But many people don’t realize that towing companies offer more than just a lift when your car is disabled. From roadside assistance to flat-bed towing, your local towing provider offers a several helpful services.

Emergency Roadside Assistance Services

In addition to tow truck services, most towing companies provide complete roadside assistance. Many offer 24-hour help, so in the middle of the night-when roadside assistance is most important-they’ll be there to lend a hand. From changing flats to jump-starting your vehicle, tow companies offer assistance even when you don’t need the tow truck itself! Roadside assistance from your local towing service can help reduce your anxiety during stressful roadside breakdowns as well as help keep you safe. For those minor emergencies when your vehicle is temporarily out of action, they’ll get your car going again and get you back on the road.

Emergency roadside assistance services are generally designed to help drivers with common problems like:

• Flat tires
• Empty gas tanks
• Dead batteries
• Lock outs

Flatbed Towing Services

While you may be familiar with the use of a flatbed tow truck for transporting damaged vehicles, you might not realize that they are also used for hauling equipment and large loads. Many towing companies provide flatbed towing services for small storage containers, industrial equipment, tractors and farm equipment, walk-in refrigerators, and other loads too large for easy transportation. Generally available for cross-town trips as well as long distances, flatbed hauling can be a great solution for your hard-to-transport equipment. And, for added peace of mind, don’t forget that the tow truck driver has the skills and tools to safely and easily load and transport your freight for problem-free transportation!

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Source by Matt Gallo

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If I was to ask four people what depreciation was, I’d probably get four different answers:

1. The amount of wear and tear on assets,
2. An allowance to help replace assets,
3. An accountant’s device to reduce tax, or
4. A way of allowing for inflation.

All four would be wrong. Accountants are not known for explaining things well – which may account for the above misconceptions – but I’ll try to explain it so that:

1. You will understand something more about your accounts,
2. You can impress your bank manager and others with your accounting knowledge,
3. You will understand why depreciation is in your accounts and budgets but not in cash flow statements,
4. You can understand and prepare budgets better, and
5. You will be able to understand the accounts of – and make better decisions about – businesses you might consider buying or investing in.

My explanation of depreciation starts with expenses and assets:

Anything you spend money on, in your business, is what we call a debit:

• You pay your phone account so you have a phone expense.
• You pay for a new car so you have an asset, the car.

We pay out for both but accountants treat them differently. Why is that?

The reason is time.

• Any spending which is “used up” within a year is an expense – the phone bill is used up and you now have nothing to show for it. It’s an expense.
• Any spending which is not used up in a year (your car lasts more than a year, hopefully) is called an asset. At the end of the year you still have a car to show for it.

Expenses go into the Income Statement* and reduce profit and, therefore, tax. The Income Statement shows your income and expenses.

Assets go into the Balance Sheet* and have no effect on profit. The Balance Sheet shows what you owe and own at any point of time.

Now, what happens to assets?

So, you buy your car and its cost goes into the Balance Sheet, along with land, buildings, plant, equipment and other assets. The Balance Sheet shows you what assets you own… but not how much they are worth. These assets stay in your Balance Sheet till your accountant does something with them… and what he or she does is depreciate them.

As you know, all assets except land wear out and eventually cease to exist. So we leave land in your Balance Sheet at its original cost, till you sell it. We do not depreciate land.

All other assets will wear out or get “used up” somehow – a bit like your phone bill, but over a much longer time. Of course, when you buy a car, a bulldozer, a trawler or a computer, we don’t know how long you will keep each one. The best we can do, at the start, is to guess just how long it will remain productive for you. Accountants’ attitude is that an educated guess is better than nothing at all.

We might guess that a building will last 50 years so we’ll transfer 2% of its cost from the Balance Sheet to the Income Statement each year. After 50 years we’ll have transferred all of its cost and we’ll have a Balance Sheet book value of $0.00.

We might guess that your office furniture will last 10 years so we’ll transfer 10% of its cost from the Balance Sheet to the Income Statement each year. After 10 years we’ll have transferred all of its cost and we’ll have a Balance Sheet book value of $0.00.

Depreciation is the cost of an asset, spread over its useful life. The amount we transfer from your Balance Sheet to your Income Statement each year is what we call depreciation.

So now you can quote the accounting definition of depreciation, can’t you! It’s the cost of an asset, spread over its useful life. Talk like that and people will think you’re an accountant!

I’ll make it easier with numbers:

You buy your car for $30,000. You estimate that it will last you 5 years so we depreciate it at $6,000 per year – one fifth per year.

After year one, its book value is $24,000 (cost $30,000 – depreciation $6,000)

After year two, its book value is $18,000 (last year book value $24,000 – depreciation $6,000)

Each year $6,000 goes out of your Balance Sheet and into your Income Statement and, as it’s an expense, it reduces your profit by $6,000.

Profits and Cash Flows are not necessarily the same

The above explains why you can have huge profits and a falling bank account… or huge losses and a rising bank account… or both profits and bank balances going up or both going down.

There is no connection between profits and bank balance (or cash flows) – depreciation is one of several reasons for that. Depreciation is simply a book entry – it’s just a transfer between accounting statements.

So, in the first year, your bank account went down by the cost of the car ($30,000) and your profits only went down by the depreciation expense of $6,000.

In the second year, the car had no impact on your bank account but you took another $6,000 (depreciation) off your profits. And the same in the next three years.

The same thing happens when you’re preparing your budgets – depreciation expenses are in your profit budgets but not in your cash flow budgets.

Buying businesses and making intelligent investing decisions

The above may seem like a lot of intellectual equine output that has no particular relationship to your real life… to anyone’s real life, really!

However, one thing you will have learned here (or somewhere else) is that the book values that assets are shown at in Balance Sheets have no relevance to the value of those assets. Book values are simply the mathematical balance of what’s left after some depreciation is taken off. And, since depreciation is a best-guess in the first place, anything to do with it should not be relied on in terms of asset values.

If you’re investing in a business, then, don’t rely on the assets’ book values for anything. The book values mean absolutely nothing to you. If you don’t know what they’re worth, don’t look at the accounts but get a valuer to value the assets for you.

What I’ve left out

Depreciation is a large subject and my aim has been to explain the main workings of it. I would be irresponsible if I did not warn you that there are things I have not explained:

1. Why we do not depreciate most assets the same amount (e.g. $6,000) every year,
2. What you (or your accountant) do with when you sell an asset you’ve depreciated, and
3. The Tax Office’s many rules on depreciation.

If you have any more questions about depreciation, call me.

* Every so often, the people who control accountants come out with different names for the same old things. I’d never dare suggest that it’s to confuse people but I have noticed that each new name for an old thing is progressively bigger and bigger each time.

For example:

What we used to call an Income Statement now has to be called Statement of Financial Performance. What we used to call a Balance Sheet now has to be called Statement of Financial Position. Anyway, I guess it keeps someone happily employed!

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Source by Philip Bradbury

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Cucumber pickling remained widespread across the Levant and Maghreb regions, where it is still very popular today. Pickled cucumbers became popular in the United States due to the influence of the cuisine of Eastern European immigrants.

In any case, as beloved as pickles are, the stench that these brine-preserved vegetables can cause to your jars, cupboards, fridges, cars and your entire home is almost enough for many to wish that this so-called treat had vanished along with Ancient Rome and Greece.

How can you get rid of the odor of the pickle juice spilled on your sofa or eliminate the odor from that empty pickle jar? Here are some tips to help you out.

Pickle Smell Removing Products

* Febreze uses a chemical compound called cyclodextrin that has been used in household and custodial cleaning products for quite some time now. The sugar-like substance doesn’t necessarily “clean” the pickle odors out, but acts as an absorbent – like baking soda or crumpled newspaper – to help soak the odor out.

* An Ozone Generator will get rid of any odor you can think of if it’s left on long enough in a closed house or apartment. The specifics of this procedure are a bit unclear, but if you’re getting desperate enough, it might be worth a shot.

You will have to take full responsibility for what this might do to your home or your health. Just be sure to air out the home thoroughly after doing this because ozone is bad for your lungs.

* Get a Prozone Air Purifier. They’re good for keeping your whole house smelling fresh, not just eliminating those pickle odors. Unfortunately, they are also quite expensive.

* If you want something a little cheaper, you can try Ozium Air Freshener. It’s a small bottle, but just a little goes a long way. You can get this product at most Wal-Mart branches and some car part dealerships.

* A few deodorizing products that you can also use include Nature’s Miracle, Bane-Clene (which is great for allergies), and a well-recommended mattress cleaner used by the hotel industry called ProKlean.

* Try Renuzit on any scent. You pull it up, and the product’s gel-shaped cone absorbs the smells. It takes about 24 hours, but it works. The first day, the smell of the gel is very strong, but soon it fades along with the odor you want to get rid of.

* You can also buy home oil fragrances and burners from various candle shops. With fruity flavors like mango and all the benefits of aromatherapy, it may be the way to go. The selection of aromas available is quite extensive, and would suit most any aromatherapy fan’s taste.

They make useful burners for the oils too. The best part is that even though the bottles are small, all you need is about five or six drops each time, so the bottles last forever. You can even find a little fragrance burner you can plug into the lighter in your car, which is a lot more effective than those cheap little air fresheners you hang from the rear view mirror.

* Natural cleaners and odor-removing products are a good idea. If you want to get rid of that smoke odor in an eco-friendly manner, how about using some of the cleaning products found in the organic and natural foods section of your local grocery store? Often, these products work just as well as the brand name chemicals. Examples of these so-called natural cleaners are good old borax, hydrogen peroxide, enzymatic cleaners, and oxygen bleach.

Pickle Smell Removal

First of all, it should be fairly obvious to you that it isn’t the pickles themselves that are causing the funky smell in your house/car/cupboard/jar; it’s actually the smell of the pickling agents (vinegar or brine) that’s clinging onto your valued properties and possessions. If you want to get rid of this foul odor, try one of these tips.

* First, wash the jars well in hot, soapy water and rinse completely. Then pour in a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Let it stand overnight with the lids off. Rinse, dry, store with the lids off, and the smell should be gone.

* You can also fill the jars with crumpled-up newspaper and let them stand overnight to remove odors.

* Use your pickle jar only for pickles, nothing more. If you can’t use it for pickles, throw it out or recycle it.

* For entire spaces that smell of pickles, try leaving an open box of sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda, in the contaminated region (like the fridge or your cupboard). It can work there for a few months and it tremendously helps eat up pickle odors and other smells. Buy two boxes and sprinkle one of them on your carpets to help deodorize as well.

* You can either go to your local hardware store and rent a carpet steam cleaner to shampoo the carpets yourself, or you can hire a professional to bring in a big truck and do the dirty work for you. If you want to save money, the choice is obvious, and the guarantees some businesses will make these days smell funnier than the pickle odor you want them to remove.

* Check all corners and closets for any pickle residues in the apartment, then air out the place for a few days with as much cross-ventilation as possible.

* Potpourri or air fresheners are just going to mask the smell, but for a short time, they’ll do if you just need to get through one more day of pickle smell hell. You can also burn some incense, if you’d like; it basically uses the same idea.

* The key is to disinfect. A bottle of bleach or ammonia and a heavy-duty pair of rubber gloves should help a lot in sanitizing every little nook and cranny of your pad. Yes, elbow grease is the way to go when getting rid of pickle funk.

Cleaning Services

* Hire professional cleaners as a last resort; however, for many people the cleaners are the first choice because of the sheer ordeal of pickle smell removal. Indeed, if all else fails, commercial cleaning does exist to help you out.

Whatever the situation of the hirer, a professional cleaning service can cost a lot less money than most people would expect. The cleaners provide all the equipment and detergents. Above all, they have the experience of having cleaned rooms that would probably make your pickle-stinking room smell like roses in comparison.

Another point to consider is that if you tried to do the job yourself, you would no doubt spend more time than a professional cleaner would, and time is money! Get yourself out of that pickle and let somebody else do the job for you.

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Source by Fen Malayan

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Having a maintenance program in place for your customers is always a good and professional idea. It helps to organize how you will implement your services and ensures your customers’ carpets are always thoroughly cleaned. The area you live in and the type of weather associated in that area will determine the frequency and type of cleaning needed throughout the year. You’ll find that putting together a solid strategy will require you to obtain the right carpet cleaning equipment for different areas of the job.

For instance, you’ll need great quality vacuums, steam cleaners and portable and truck mounted carpet cleaning machines. Before getting into that, it’s essential to go over the basics of what a maintenance program should consist of.

Organizing the Carpet Cleaning Process

Every maintenance plan should consist of the following four processes:

• Prevention: Methods should be implemented to prevent soils from entering the facility
• Daily maintenance: Minimize the damage caused to the flooring by removing the soils each day
• Interim maintenance: Keep the appearance of the carpet looking good using low-moisture and low-chemical methods to enhance drying time
• Restorative maintenance: Deep cleaning is needed every so often to get rid of the soils that have become deeply embedded in the carpeting

All of this will help to achieve the desired results. You’ll find that in order to keep floors looking good, maintenance of the outside of the property (shoveling snow, sweeping away dirt and debris,etc.) and vacuuming are highly essential. This will help to reduce the amount of dry soils and prevent excessive damage to the carpet.

The Right Carpet Cleaning Equipment for the Job

The technique is only one part of the equation. Having the right commercial carpet steam cleaners and vacuums is key. As you’re going over your maintenance program with customers, it’s important to point out the need for matting to be placed in all areas leading outside. Employees will track in dirt, so majority of that soil will be collected by the mats. These mats need to be strategically placed throughout the facility.

Next, sweepers is a good tool to use to keep the parking lot and walkways clean, so there’s less soil being dragged inside. The inside of the facility needs to be regularly vacuumed. It’s best to use a commercial-grade vacuum with brushes and hoses.

You can find vacuums and other carpet cleaning equipment at many online stores. Here, you can also find quality tools to use for your cleaning maintenance program.

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Source by Jennifer Diaz

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Lots of sales consultants have integrated an outstanding meet and greet at the beginning of the sales process, of course we practice this task everyday so there’s very little that could go wrong in that crucial first step. It’s where we branch off from that point that have lots of us stumbling or confused. Naturally, the consumer would simply go to a specific type of vehicle and the salesman would hang out with the buyer and follow their every lead. At this point in time, the consumer has complete control of the process by leading the salesman to each and every single car until the right one pops out, and in the mean time the salesman is being bombarded by an endless supply of questions. Plus we are so used to downgrading our inventory by asking “Looking for new or used?” or “Are you looking for black or blue?”. We have all been guilty of this before, and it is a natural way the sales to customer relationship is regarded. This is an important step so treat it as one. There are many ways the sales consultant can take control from any one point in the process. So let’s examine this particular process and find innovative ways to further take control of the customer’s wants and needs.

Sales consultants have to first understand the driving forces in the market to be able to custom tailor an effective product selection. Back 40 years ago, muscle cars were all the rage and it was easy for buyers to land themselves on that niche market. And ten years ago, sport utility vehicles made it’s mark into a hotly successful arena. And today, sport utility vehicles are still a good seller, but economical cars are what its all about. So be sure to integrate today’s current trend into your script. We all know that suv’s are twice the car, twice the gas, and twice the price, stress this at the offset and don’t be afraid to say so. You would be pleasantly surprised how many buyers I have switched by saying this. Additionally, use the current market trend into the script, such as, “You folks are probably here for that inexpensive economy car like everybody else is?”. Doesn’t that make sense? First of all, it’s true, gas is a driving force on everybody’s pocket book right now, and your putting into the customer’s mind that everybody is buying them. It’s not you or the dealer that’s just pointing that out to sway the customer into something else.

Additionally, understand what buyers are thinking. We all know that a $400 payment is easy to sell a customer, regardless what car they are buying, so be prepared for that. But getting them into that $70k Range Rover at the start would not make it easy for the salesman to sell the idea of a $1500 payment, chokes many of us just thinking about it. Sometimes the buyer’s desire to own something above and beyond their means can trap most sales consultants in the negotiating process. So with the easy word tracks above, we can easily start at the bottom of the price points, and if the buyer doesn’t like what’s available, they’ll simply bump in price and payment. And as a result, you can use this switch as a vise grip in the negotiating process. “I’m sorry folks, you can’t afford $1200 a month and I can understand? Well I explained to you the car you chose is twice the car and twice the price.” And at that point if they understand the basic math, it would make it a whole lot easier to switch to a cheaper, similar car. In the end, it’s all about setting up your customer for an easy sell, again make it aware to them the scope of the price without actually talking price or payment on the lot.

Conclusively, the product selection step is important to make sure you can make the most out of your commission. Because the less you have to discount off that $15k pre-owned car, the more money and spiffs you can make. Play around with your own wordtracks and see what will work in your local market and customers. It’s all about adapting to your customer preferences that can lead to a successful and quick sale. And more importantly, be interested in your customer’s wants, ask all the questions to get the customer involved. Questioning is what controls the conversation, keep this in mind and use it until your tongue falls off. Aren’t all the customers that pay all the money the most satisfied? Ummm…yeah, that’s exactly what we’re looking for.

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Source by Shaun Patrick Davidson

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Would you like a free car? Well, who wouldn’t! But, is this actually possible? The answer is yes! Certain advertising companies offer free vehicles to drivers who are willing to help them increase their exposure to the general public. The auto wrap is different than typical advertising and offers a unique and cost effective way for the company to get its brand name out there.

If you live in a capital city of US, Great Britain and certain European countries, then you are the ideal candidate. Of course, you also have to own a full driver’s licence, and have a good driving record. Another thing that these companies usually ask from you is to drive a minimum amount of miles per month. This amount could be from 400 to 800 miles and don’t believe that you can simply lie about it. The company may decide to check your mileage odometer to verify that you are telling the truth and if you aren’t, you may be disqualified. If you do get accepted, your only expenses will be some money for gas and car insurance.

Does this sound to good to be true?

Well, the truth is that there are a few downsides:

• New cars may not be readily available, so you might need to wait a few weeks. Also you may not be able to get the model of your choice. However, usually there is enough variety for you to find something that you really like.
• You don’t always get to pick what kind of product you want to promote or how big the ad that goes with the car is going to be. In the case that you are not happy with the product, you can turn down the offer and wait for something better to come along.
• The car won’t really belong to you. It will belong to the advertising company. After the end of the contract (usually 5 years) you will be asked to either give the car back or renew the contract.
• The ad will stay on your vehicle day and night for 7 days a week, without you having the right to remove it. This means that you must be prepared to drive a vehicle wrapped in advertisement everywhere you go – to work, to school, to weddings, to funerals etc.
• The competition for getting a free car is very fierce, and in some cases you may need to wait for a couple of months, before you get accepted into this program.

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Source by Ethan G. Williams

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If you have ever met car problems in the middle of the road you know that it is very scary. When you are having a major road problem a tow truck company can only help you in the best way.

The sad thing is that most of the people don’t have any idea about a towing company. They don’t even know when they should call the company. If you are a regular traveller here are some of the most obvious reasons why you should look for a tow truck company.

A Major Collision

No matter whether you are a good driver or a bad one anyone can get into a collision anytime. If you have a car accident you should check the vehicle condition and make sure that it is safe to drive.

You should understand that even when the car looks safe and drivable it is still risky to take out in a road. You should speak with the local authorities and confirm whether your car is in a flawless condition.

If you feel that the car is not in a good condition you should look for the best tow truck company who can tow the car to the right destination.

Check The Engine

It is always a good idea to check the water levels in your car engine. However, the engine might get overheated due to accidents and mechanical mishaps. If you don’t know a mechanic on site you should immediately call the towing company and move your car to the garage as soon as possible. People who have rented the car should also call the towing truck to return the vehicle to the company.

Out Of Gas

This is one of the most stupid mistake but people sometimes become victim of such situation. This is a kind of thing which can even happen to the most responsible driver on road. If you are in a local area you can either call your friend or family member to bring the gas. In case if you’re in an area where you won’t get any help call the tow truck company. The truck can also bring the car.

Inflated Tyre

This is a little weird, but you should also remember that one can easily change a flat tyre. If you don’t know how to do it you should call the towing service provider to help you in changing the tyre. Keep all these great tips in mind to choose the best service provider for the task.

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Source by Animesh Kumar Sarkar

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Hi readers I asked myself the same question before I took my driving lessons years ago. I have now passed my driving test and it has made such a difference to my flexibility and life commitments.

The benefits of learning to drive and passing your driving test really are endless. No more of the days where going to work seems to take forever to get there. Forget about the beeping of that alarm clock as you open that one eye and it’s a real struggle to keep it open because you have to get up so early to catch that public transport.

Far less wasted time waiting for buses or other public transport. We all know that it can take a lot of time waiting for public transport and the benefits of learning to drive and passing your driving test means no more of this wasted time. There are also better job prospects as it’s a requirement to travel with most positions in today’s job market place. Sometimes learning to drive can seem quite mundane but once you have passed that driving test it is all worth it.

It is far easier getting the kids to school the kids can really walk slowly on the way home when you are in a rush to get something else done that has to be done for a particular time. Once you have completed learning to drive you can just jump in the car and collect them with no stress or less stress. I have got kids there is no such thing as no stress at all.

Can be cheaper than public transport to travel depending on where and when you travel this is not always the case for instance going a mile to your nearest shop will not use much fuel. Although to catch a bus can be more expensive. When you have qualified and passed your driving test it’s that extra hour in bed, no more late for work worried about what the boss will say.

Think about them days out to the coast when that sun shines through your bedroom windows on them days off. Joking aside learning to drive is a great liberating experience and one of your first major achievements will be passing that big old driving test.

As a whole you will have more time on your hands because you will be travelling places in a much quicker timescale with far less hassle and stress involved. Long term it should also save you some money as well. I passed my driving test years ago and have never looked back my advice to anyone thinking of learning to drive is go for it.

I hope this article has being a nice read and more importantly helped you make that all important decision about whether the benefits of learning to drive and passing your driving test out way all that extra travelling time expense and grief. Good Luck with your driving lessons if you want your freedom start to grind out them miles.

The benefits of learning to drive passing your driving test is all worth it in the end.

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Source by Darren Hirst

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Parking issues can be a menace and most of the time creates a lot of havoc. The government is flooded with complaints as soon as a situation crops up. Instead of calling for help and relying completely on policies some communities use certain creative steps to curb the parking menace. A few ideas are discussed below.

Some churches make it a point to provide free street parking for a particular period of time for individuals visiting the church. They do not have off-street parking. Carpooling is the norm here and parishioners are encouraged to carpool. The Parish also makes it possible for people requiring transport and for people willing to offer transport to contact them so that proper arrangements can be organized. The church also advertises the services on brochures.

Sharing of parking spaces can be a fruitful workout. A company can willfully go into an agreement with another business, for example a company can build a grocery store on the property of a library. This way the parking lot can be shared. An added advantage would be that the people visiting the grocery may want to visit the library too.

These days you see websites being formed that are dedicated to find parking space. One can search for parking lot availability on this website. You can even sell a parking lot that you may own. Businesses with extra parking space can lease or trade the lots to others who have deficit.

Many restaurant owners pay from their pocket these days for valet services to prevent customers from parking within the nearby business for example a shopping mall.

Split user parking can also be very helpful. If a parking lot is completely utilized during the day but free at night, businesses busy at night can make use of the parking lots at night.

Some other communities are planning and encouraging entertainment facilities to gain shared parking. This way spill over parking can be eliminated.

Some individuals are taking to bicycles and asking their owners for bicycle parking facilities instead of car parking. This way they gain health and benefit by being able to travel enjoying the scenic beauty.

Some other churches provide shuttle services which hugely prevent overcrowding and therefore reduce the need for parking spaces.

Many old parking lots are being revamped to incorporate better technology that helps in increasing parking space.

Many other communities are establishing committees to ensure maximum parking standards. Also some cities are working toward making the city a beautiful place so that people would enjoy walking instead of resorting to transportation.

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Source by Dhivya Rateesh Nair