Thursday, February 12, 2009

Television: Now and Then

The television programs I watch now are very different from those I watched when I was a child, from the characters to the overall substance of the show itself, but they are all educational (in one way or another). A big difference between the programs is the characters, in the shows I watched as a child generally the characters were also children, but the shows I watch now have adults as actors. Another huge difference is substance, the shows I watched as a child lacked any sort of major plot, where the shows I watch now are far more intricate with their plots. Although there is one major similarity and that is that all the shows I watch (or have watched) are educational, every show I watch I learn from. So from now to then, the television I watch differs in characters and substance but they are all educational.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

How to pass your driving test

Passing your driving exam can be tricky but there is one thing you can do to ease the process and guarantee you’ll walk out of the DMV with your license. All you have to do is remember the three C’s: Be courteous, creative, and most importantly, be cool.

First impressions are very important when taking your driving exam so remember to courteous and polite. When the instructor enters your car, make sure you tell him about how good you are at driving. It’ll put him more at ease. Also once you’ve softened the mood, start the car and make the effort to buckle his seatbelt. If he asks you to stop, he’s just being coy. Continue trying until he is completely buckled in and safely secure. After he’s buckled, DO NOT BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT, it shows confidence in your driving abilities.

Now that you’ve made it out of the parking lot, you want to remember that you get extra points for creativity. When on the highway, show him how good you are at weaving the car in and out of traffic. Make different patterns on the pavement with your tires. Keep in mind that once you get off the highway, making your own course for your drive can be a good way to impress your instructor by showing him your driving ability and knowledge of the area.

Once you’re heading back into town, make sure the instructor knows you’re cool. Have friends set up along the sidewalks ready to wave at you and be sure to text throughout your whole test. If the instructor knows you’re cool, they’ll definitely give you your license because he knows you’ll utilize it. If you don’t have anyone to text, just text yourself. After your test is over, to seal the deal and reinforce the “cool”, ask the instructor for his phone number. Remember, flattery always works.

Getting your license and passing your driving exam can be as easy as remembering the three Cs, be courteous, be creative and above all, be cool.