Every year more than 100,000 people fail their driving test in the UK. The pass rate is only 43%, with it even lower for first time candidates. Men are more likely than woman to pass first time, yet interestingly they are statistically more dangerous drivers. Nonetheless, the overall pass rate is still very low, particularly when almost everyone who takes…
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Armchair Olympian
I am not a die-hard sports enthusiast, but confess I enjoyed watching the winter Olympics held in Turino Italy. It was nice to watch something positive and motivational for a change and to delight in some truly amazing and generous acts. I find the wide variety of sports showcased fascinating, proving there is a lot one can do in cold…
The Rules Of Go Kart Survival
Back in the olden days, when the only go kart tracks in the neighborhood were located at the nearby family fun centers, accidents were few and far between. But with the specialized go kart tracks and the higher speeds we see today it is wise to be aware of and to follow a few simple safety precautions. With the lower…
Tank Scooters Are Making A Comeback
Reparable Damage? Chinese scooters took a lot of flak after several complaints and hate blogs flooded the internet. The latest news about Chinese scooters has it that these are now meeting the stringent requirements of the DOT and the EPA in the United States. This is welcome news indeed, since Tank scooters are really nifty and low-priced, and comes with…
Follow These Wakeboarding Tips For An Easy Ride
So you have already experienced this relatively new sports craze? The following are some wakeboarding tips to make your riding a whole lot easier. Keep them in mind and you won’t get a hard time as a newbie wakeboard rider. What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary…
18 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Car
After you get recommendations for honest mechanics, call around to check out the prices for certain jobs. It’s always smart to get a second opinion. How about some preventative medicine? Keep your gas tank filled. This will help you avoid the gas line freezing up in cold weather. Also, driving on “fumes” allows little pieces of dirt at the bottom…
1917 Woods Dual Power
The first hybrid gas electric car did not come out in 1983, but in 1917. The Woods Dual Power was built by the Woods Motor Vehicle Company of Chicago. Because the gas engine was so rough, but supplied more power and electric cars were smoother, but had limited range, the Woods Motor Vehicle Company wanted to supply a car that…
Does Your Treadmill Need Repair
Is your Treadmill having problems? If you are here because: *1. You own a treadmill. *2. You are having problems with your treadmill. *3. You want to prevent problems before they happen. Then you need the Treadmill Report Treadmills act like vacumn cleaners and seem to attract dust and dirt. This being the case, they need regular cleaning. We have…
Old Locomotives
Locomotive number 60004 rolled out of Baldwin Locomotive Works (founded in 1831 by Matthias Baldwin) in May of 1927. She was the 13th 4-8-4 type locomotive built in America. The first twelve have all been scrapped, leaving only 3751 as the oldest 4-8-4 in existence. Destined for the Santa Fe Railroad, she was a new design experience for both the…
Advice On Buying Mobility Scooters
A mobility scooter is a convenient and simple way to improve the independence of those who would otherwise find it difficult to keep mobile. Mobility scooters are fast becoming an essential aid for day to day mobility for the elderly. There are in the region of 250,000 scooters on the pavements and roads at the present moment in time. They…