Tag Archives: Driving Rules

How to Get an Illinois Motorcycle License

Illinois is very similar to other states when it comes to the motorcycle licensing process. The general trend in states is to require only a basic drivers license and completion of a state motorcycle training course. Illinois follows these same basic licensing requirements. Upon successful completion of an Illinois Department of Transportation approved motorcycle training […]

How to Get a New York Motorcycle License

The state of New York issues NY motorcycle licenses through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The usual process for getting a license is to first take a written New York motorcycle test to get a permit. Riders can then practice under the supervision of a licensed motorcycle rider. To get a full New York […]

Shane Hammond Dies in Midget Car 37 at NEMA Race

Shane Hammond, 27, was a Midget Car race driver, participating in Thompson International Speedway’s Connecticut season-opening weekend, when his light-weight small car became air-born, resulting in Shane’s Hammond’s death on Sunday. Shane was a registered member of Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) driving Midget cars in NEMA events since 2003. According to the NEMA site, Shane […]

Top Ten Winter Emergency Car Kit Supplies

Cold temperatures, high winds, snow and ice-covered roads all create treacherous conditions for driving in winter. Cars stall out or skid off the road, and it’s important to have supplies on hand in case you get stranded. Stock your car with these ten items to assist you in getting out of trouble–or keeping comfortable until […]

North Carolina Drivers Are the Worst in the Nation

One of the easiest things to do as a stand-up comedian is to enter a new city and tell the audience how bad the drivers are in that city. It’s sure to get a positive reaction, because there are bad drivers everywhere. Now I’ve lived in New York and I’ve lived in Boston (where we […]

Florida Driving Rules: What Travelers Should Know Before Hitting the Road

When traveling far distances by road you will enter and leave hundreds of municipalities. It is almost impossible to know what all the rules are in each state you travel through. But, for the most part all states have the same driving rules. Each summer when I was a girl my family would vacation in […]

Commonwealth of Virginia Driving Laws

The people are friendly, tourism generates more than $19 billion a year, and Forbes.com says Virginia is one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and relax. Virginia will treat you well, but only if you do the same, especially when driving on Virginia roads. Don’t be fooled — the Republic of […]