AudiBoy asked:


The Audi Driving Experience is a driving scheme introduced by Audi in the year 1983. This driving programme is an advanced and is based on the high performance. The primary motto of this scheme is to enrich drivers’ knowledge, by using physical “hands-on” tution and theory, which is primarily based on the complexities in modern Audi cars. This usually includes ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), high speed handling, ABS (Anti-lock braking system), quattro 4 wheel drive system. Usually, this training programme is being conducted in a safe environment, far away from public highways and roads, but in the location where a driver can be taught the techniques so that he / she can cope in any real time situation and emergency periods.

In the UK, the Audi Driving Experience is organised by Audi UK and is located at the motor racing circuit, Silverstone. Whereas, in Europe the programme is being offered in various formats, which include special ice driving in Finland and Nürburgring’s Nordshleife. In China, the programme was launched on September 2nd 2003 which was the first advance training scheme offered for drivers to the Chinese motoring public. The three styles or themes of the driving courses are “advanced track training”, “defensive driving training” and “winter rally training”. Now, the training programme is operated at two centres namely Zhuhai international circuit and Shanghai.

In South Africa, Audi’s training programme is located at the Kyalami historic race circuit where the course is running for many years and established themselves as the most popular high performance course in the entire nation. Vehicles take part in the course in South Africa are new Audi A4 2008, TT, RS4 and S5. There are other courses conducted for advanced safety that feature Q7.

The story of this training programme in USA is quite different. Emotive and Audi of America offers the course to the drivers of USA, to feel comfortable with all latest Audi vehicles on all roads, by conducting various courses. The US version of this course is followed in Germany as well, and it turned out as one of the biggest enthusiast driving education experience in the world, that offer courses in more than 40 countries. In the year 2007, the tour in USA had 10 stops which rose to 15 in 2008. The newest Audi models featured in 2007 season was S5 and A4, A5 took part in 2008 season.

The introductory program offered by Audi is just a complementary to registered guests and the enthusiast program is half-a-day experience which includes track time in both R8 and RS4. This is offered only in USA now.



Tracy

Adam Boulton asked:


It is mandatory to get car insurance while buying a car that provides protection against loss occurred in the event of an accident. Generally, the insurance cover is for the insured, the vehicle and third party and the various policies specify the circumstances under which they are covered.

Usually, car insurance is compulsory and a minimum of third party insurance is required to protect against the financial loss, damage or injury caused by a vehicle. When some thorough research is done, it is feasible to get the lowest car insurance quote and the internet is the best place to compare the various quotes provided by the different companies.

The monthly premiums depend upon several factors while going for car insurance like the driving record, age, the location where the vehicle is parked and driven. In fact, the distance for which the car is driven and the purpose for which the car is driven are also accounted for, while assessing the premium of the car insurance.

Of course, there are discounts for anti theft and safety devices, approved defensive driving course and combining multiple policies with the company. With such a diversity of factors that influence the car insurance quotes, it is always better to get free car insurance quotes since it would take a long time to calculate the best possible deal taking into consideration all these factors. But a comparison has to be done to strike the best deal and what else can be more helpful than the internet.

Free insurance quotes are offered by the insurance companies who vie with one another to sell a policy to the prospective clients. Earlier, radio, television and newspaper used to be the media of advertisement but with the advent of internet, it is now possible to offer the various quotes. Another advantage is that internet is available all the time, 24×7 and is far reaching to any part of the world.

In addition, the insurance companies would get the feed back almost instantaneously and can find out their probable clients. This is very helpful for the companies to expand their business and rectify, if there are any flaws. On the other hand, free car insurance quotes are convenient for the clients too, who are in a position to compare and contrast the various quotes from the convenience of the home, without having to drive along, spending gas or waste time and energy to get a comparison for the different car insurance quotes.

Free car insurance quotes online also help get rid of the agents who would try their best to impress and influence a person into falling a prey to one of the car insurance the company offers.



Jesus

Gen Wright asked:


is the best place to obtain cheap car insurance quotes online. The amount that you will be quoted depends on many factors such as your driving record, location where you park and drive the car, age, type of car you drive, the purpose of you driving the car and many others.

Besides that, you will also be given discounts if you happen to fall into some special categories. For example, if you drive a car fitted with safety and anti-theft devices have enrolled in defensive driving courses or by consolidating multiple policies. A lot of people tend to forget to park their car in the garage, thinking that it is just as safe parking the car outside. However, parking your car in a safe location is one of the important factors which determine the amount you will be quoted when it comes to your driving habit. Since there are so many factors affecting the quote which you will be getting, it is advisable for you to get free insurance quotes due to the time taken to analyze the factors and in order to save your costs. The best tool which you can make use of is no other than the Internet.

Using insurance comparison website to get cheap car insurance quotes is an easier and faster way. There are lots of website which can make a comparison on the free quotes for you. You just have to find a reliable comparison site. By using this website, you do not have to go to every of the official websites anymore. Furthermore, you only have to fill one form instead of filling forms for every website you visit. This shows that this alternative is much more convenient than the first one.

Cheap car insurance quotes online are offered by insurance companies nowadays in order to attract more prospective clients. Before there is Internet, other forms of advertisement methods are used such as the radio, television or the newspaper. However, with the advent of Internet, the companies can offer free quotes 24 hours a day 7 days a week to everyone in the world.

Feedback would also be received by the companies in just a matter of minutes to find out about their prospective clients. This is a very useful tool for companies who wish to expand their business. They can also correct the flaws if there are any. Besides that, free quotes make customer’s life easier too because they are able to compare and contrast multiples quotes from different companies without having to leave the comfort of their home. They just have to fill in their details and submit them to get the quotes.

Besides that, if you go for free car insurance quotes online, you can avoid dealing with agents who will try to influence you into getting a policy which might not be what you want.

Jim

Alex Baumm asked:


From Mt. Highway, Mr. Police Officer would like to tell you the 10 Commandments of Defensive Driving:

1. Be attentive

Always pay attention. Always check your side mirrors and look far enough to see other cars not just the one in front of you. Be alert when you are near intersections and pay attention to road signals and signs. If the sign tells you it’s slippery when wet, don’t speed up or else… Pay attention to fast cars because you’ll never know if the person driving is drunk or not.

2. Yield and give way.

Yep, you are on the right way and what you are doing is just fine. But if you see one car which is running way too fast it’s wiser to give way. Because if you get hit, you may end up dead or injured, too. It pays to be forgiving and calm when you are on the road just to increase your chances of not getting hurt or killed.

3. Don’t trust the other driver.

The third rule is another cardinal rule – don’t trust the other driver. Because you’ll never really know whether the other driver is cautious or not, it’s better to pay attention and be alert at all times.

4. No alcohol, please!

Plain and simple don’t drive when you’re drunk! You need not ask the reason because that’s plain common sense and it will not take an Einstein to realize how dangerous it is to drive while one is drunk. Defensive driving is being clean from intoxicating substances.

5. Buckle up for safety.

Yeah, that’s right buckle up for safety. Use your seatbelt. Don’t worry about your pants or shirt being slightly folded when you wear seatbelt because at least you can do something to fix it because you are still alive. But if you are dead, you’ll never really know the difference between a well-pressed and a not so well-pressed shirt.

6. Wear helmet.

For motorists, always make sure that you wear your helmets on because experiences of many people will tell you how many lives were already saved by the mere act of wearing helmets. Defensive driving also means wearing your gears.

7. Never beat the red light.

Simply put, if you try beating the red light for sure you are going to give yourself a headache if are caught doing it. So, as a piece of advice don’t.

8. Be cool.

If someone overtakes or somebody honks… be cool. It’s not the end of the world anyway. Being defensive is always better.

9. Use signals.

Use your flashers and lights properly to relay your intentions. When you will be turning left it is not hard to turn on the left signal light to alert the other driver.

10. Never Play Chicken with a Train!

If you are in the Hamlet like “to be or not to be” situation, just don’t if the train is coming. A few minutes of waiting is better than not being able to experience the next minute anymore. Defensive driving is all about being patient.

Remember all these simple things on defensive driving. By following these defensive driving tips you are sure to enjoy your trips more.



Tara