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How To Parallel Park

Staff468 — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:03:00 -0600

I could assume that you're reading this article in frantic preparation for the behind-the-wheel test that determines whether or not you get your driver's license. But frankly, so many of us proceed through our driving lives (having utterly failed the parallel parking portion of the test) without ever mastering this crucial driving skill. We end up paying astronomical parking fees just to avoid parking our car on the street. I wonder how much money we've spent in the efforts to hide our shame...

Well, no more of that! Whether you're a teenager or a Baby Boomer, it's time to learn how to parallel park once and for all.

How To Find Car Seat Safety Ratings

Victoria116 — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:43:00 -0500

Your child's car seat is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. Most states require car seats for children under the age of 4 year old-- and booster or other safety seats are often required for children up to age 8. When shopping for a car seat for your newborn or toddler, it is important that you do some research to make sure that you are getting the safest product for your child. Here are some tips on how to find car seat safety ratings:

How To Take a Practice Learner's Permit Test

Joshua281 — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:55:00 -0500

It's really not very difficult to get a learner's permit, but nearly half of first timers fail the test. That means you might want to practice the learner's permit test before taking the real thing. Here are a few methods I've found to do just that: