A moped is subject to inspection in the same manner as a motorcycle, except that the only items of equipment required to be inspected are the brakes, headlamps, rear lamps, and reflectors, which must comply with the standards prescribed by the Texas Transportation Code. Not all vehicles are created equal. Just like people, some are cooler than others so they don't have to go through the same hassle.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Vehicles and Equipment Subject to Inspection
A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer registered in Texas must have the following items inspected at an inspection station or by an inspector: tires, wheel assembly, safety guards or flaps (if required by the Texas Transportation Code), brake system (including power brake unit), steering system (including power steering), lighting equipment, horns and warning devices, mirrors, windshield wipers, sunscreening devices (unless the vehicle is exempt from sunscreen device restrictions under the Texas Transportation Code), front seat belts in vehicles on which seat belt anchorages were part of the manufacturer's original equipment, tax decal (if required by the Texas Transportation Code), exhaust system, exhaust emission system, fuel tank cap using pressurized testing equipment approved by rule of the Department of Public Safety and emissions control equipment as designated by the DPS. Inspector Gadget and Inspector Clousseau are not permitted to conduct motor vehicle inspections for you.
A moped is subject to inspection in the same manner as a motorcycle, except that the only items of equipment required to be inspected are the brakes, headlamps, rear lamps, and reflectors, which must comply with the standards prescribed by the Texas Transportation Code. Not all vehicles are created equal. Just like people, some are cooler than others so they don't have to go through the same hassle.
A moped is subject to inspection in the same manner as a motorcycle, except that the only items of equipment required to be inspected are the brakes, headlamps, rear lamps, and reflectors, which must comply with the standards prescribed by the Texas Transportation Code. Not all vehicles are created equal. Just like people, some are cooler than others so they don't have to go through the same hassle.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Comedydriving.com Video Contest!
Need some extra cash to payback your Grandmother? - either way ComedyDriving.com is conducting a
Video Contest that could allow you to win some serious cash!
2011 Official Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. HOWEVER IT WILL MAKE OUR ACCOUNTANTS HAPPY!
First Place $ 1,000.00
Second Place $ 500.00
Third Place $ 250.00
Fourth Place $ 150.00
Fifth Place $ 100.00
Entrants must submit an original video ranging from 1-5 minutes in length on one or more issues or topics relating to comedy and driving safety. Here are some additional requirements:
Video should be created after June 1, 2011
Length should be from 1 to 5 minutes
Topic/Material should be comedic in nature and relating to driving safety
Include a Title at the beginning, before the video starts
Conclude with the Director's / Producer's name
Include Actors names and role in the credits
Include contact information with submission
The content should be original and have not been submitted to any other contest.
Work to be created or compiled by the person or group entering the video and not contain credits, company names, logos, trademarks, or watermarks
In addition any contestant's original video idea that is utilized by Comedy Driving Inc. on their educational website, in whole or in part, will receive a payment for such services in the amount of $50.
Please be advised once media content is submitted into the contest, it becomes property of Comedy Driving Inc. At that point any creative content / original ideas / /images of the videos can be utilized to enhance Comedy Driving Inc's existing educational online platforms. Comedy Driving Inc. will only be uploading the most engaging media content online so please send us your best stuff! Contest entries with questionable content may be rejected, meaning any content that violates Comedy Driving media policies will be deemed ineligible.This includes but is not limited to the following:
The video should convey effective ways to improve driver safety for Texas drivers and may not contain any work (in whole or in part), which is the subject of a copyright or infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party. Video must not include anything that is inappropriate for publication (such as, profanity, nudity, pornographic, graphic or sexually explicit content, hate speech, illegal conduct, animal abuse, drug abuse, any form of racism or gratuitous violence). Video must address the contest theme and must not have been submitted to any other competition or contest, or have received an award prior to submission as an entry in this contest. Video must be the original work created on or after June 1st 2011.
Acceptable Formats & Hard Copies
Video Format
Comedy Driving will be uploading all acceptable media content to the Comedy Driving Youtube channel.
Be advised Comedy Driving aims to showcase only the most entertaining, educational and humorous videos online.
The best image format is dot.mov file or dot.mp4
Hard Copies
External Hard Drive
Memory Stick
Data CD/DVD
E-mail (if file is small enough) submission@comedydriving.com
Contest Deadlines
Winners will be announced at the end of the year - December 31, 2011 on the Comedy Driving Facebook Page. For any questions or concerns contact us via email at jeff@comedydriving.com or comedydriving@comedydriving.com
The Comedy Driving management team will judge video entries on the effectiveness of the driving safety message (25%), popularity (like's on YouTube) (25%), creativity/originality (25%); and humorous content (25%)
To enter the contest, access the website www.comedydriving.com/contest during the contest period, complete the official entry form that is located on that page and submit the video as directed. Entry must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM Central Time on October 31, 2011. There will be a limit of five entries per person. Entries become the property of Comedy Driving Inc. and will not be returned.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Do You Still Love Your Car?
If you have the following symptons... You still have the fever
◦ you take pictures of it
◦ you park it to look sexy, even though no one notices but you
◦ you look back at it every time as you leave the parking lot
◦ when you see the other cars on the street, they just dont compare
◦ you wipe off bird $**! with your own fingers
◦ you still squat down to admire its different angles
◦ when you drive it, even the worst days are great days
◦ even when it's dirty, it's still beautiful to your eyes
◦ when you get back into your car after driving your girlfriend's/boyfriend's car, you're amazed at how truly awesome your car is
and finally....
◦ you never, EVER valet park it!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Drive Safely
Have you ever asked yourself, "Do I drive safely?"... Driving can be a very stressful experience. So if you answered yourself with "I am the SAFEST", you have probably have taken an Aggressive Driving Class and are currently in denial. So let me remind you it's important to avoid engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as speeding, running red lights, quick lane changing and failure to yield, especially as an aggressive driving act can trigger an unwanted response, it might bring out the Mel Gibson in you which sometimes even escalates into road rage, a criminal act of assault.
Aggressive driving behaviors are a factor in up to 56% of fatal crashes. Additionally, nearly 90% of drivers view aggressive driving as very serious or somewhat serious threat to their own safety.
TIPS:
Do NOT give them the finger, even though it may feel good.
Avoid cutting drivers off just so they can read your bumper stickers, but if you have to please apologize.
Avoid tailgating and honking the horn
Avoid making inappropriate or offensive gestures
Steer clear of other aggressive drivers
Avoid giving them the pretty eyes
Don't be too afraid to call 911 if you're being followed
Leave yourself enough time when heading out
Put yourself in the other driver's shoes, even if they don't fit
Take a deep breath and remember to take it further will only worsten the situation.
Aggressive driving behaviors are a factor in up to 56% of fatal crashes. Additionally, nearly 90% of drivers view aggressive driving as very serious or somewhat serious threat to their own safety.
TIPS:
Do NOT give them the finger, even though it may feel good.
Avoid cutting drivers off just so they can read your bumper stickers, but if you have to please apologize.
Avoid tailgating and honking the horn
Avoid making inappropriate or offensive gestures
Steer clear of other aggressive drivers
Avoid giving them the pretty eyes
Don't be too afraid to call 911 if you're being followed
Leave yourself enough time when heading out
Put yourself in the other driver's shoes, even if they don't fit
Take a deep breath and remember to take it further will only worsten the situation.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Pilots vs. Mechanics
After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics
correct the problems; document their repairs on the form, and then
pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
In case you were not aware, it takes a college degree to pilot an airplane, but only a high school diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those who fly routinely in their jobs.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are
some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P)and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an
accident.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget
pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics
correct the problems; document their repairs on the form, and then
pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
In case you were not aware, it takes a college degree to pilot an airplane, but only a high school diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those who fly routinely in their jobs.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are
some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P)and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an
accident.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget
pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Never Drink and Drive.
You must have heard of stories about accidents caused by drunken drivers. It is a fact that alcohol and drugs are substances that when taken in excessive amounts, greatly affect your judgment and reflexes. However, in spite of all the reminders, warnings and advertisements to that effect, many people still choose not to take heed. It is a pity because this is something the individual has total control of.
Incidentally this applies to whatever drink you have. In Australia you are not really supposed to drink a can of coke while driving. If a police car happens to be behind your car and they see you drinking they CAN pull you over and give you a ticket, or at the very least a warning. Why? Simply because you have one hand on the steering wheel and for a few seconds, you may not even be looking at the road. Accidents happen in those few seconds your distracted.
Fortunately for you it is still legal here in Texas to drink a coke while driving and not get a ticket, but of course it is not recommended to hold ANYTHING at all while you are driving.
Incidentally this applies to whatever drink you have. In Australia you are not really supposed to drink a can of coke while driving. If a police car happens to be behind your car and they see you drinking they CAN pull you over and give you a ticket, or at the very least a warning. Why? Simply because you have one hand on the steering wheel and for a few seconds, you may not even be looking at the road. Accidents happen in those few seconds your distracted.
Fortunately for you it is still legal here in Texas to drink a coke while driving and not get a ticket, but of course it is not recommended to hold ANYTHING at all while you are driving.
Monday, May 2, 2011
What is Click it or Ticket?
I'm sure you have heard of the Texas slogan "Click it or Ticket", but may not be familiar with the actual law behind it. The law is as follows: If you are driving a passenger vehicle and someone under the age of 17 is not in a seat belt or car seat (which is required for children under 5 who are also shorter than 4′10″) you are liable to obtain a ticket that may range between $100 and $200. These tickets are given to the driver, not to the passenger. An interesting fact is that when the passenger is age 15 or 16 they can be ticketed as well as the driver.
If you are age 15 and over and in a passenger vehicle without your seat belt on, you are liable to obtain a ticket that may range between $25 and $50. These tickets will be given to the person not wearing the seat belt, not to the driver.
6 Exceptions to the “Click It or Ticket” Rule:
1.if you are operating as an employee of the US Postal Service
2.if you are operating for a utility company and reading meters
3.you are operating a trash truck.
4.if you have a doctor’s note that specfically states you do not have to wear a seat belt
5.if you are driving a commercial farm vehicle under 48,000 pounds
6.if you are delivering newspapers
If you are age 15 and over and in a passenger vehicle without your seat belt on, you are liable to obtain a ticket that may range between $25 and $50. These tickets will be given to the person not wearing the seat belt, not to the driver.
6 Exceptions to the “Click It or Ticket” Rule:
1.if you are operating as an employee of the US Postal Service
2.if you are operating for a utility company and reading meters
3.you are operating a trash truck.
4.if you have a doctor’s note that specfically states you do not have to wear a seat belt
5.if you are driving a commercial farm vehicle under 48,000 pounds
6.if you are delivering newspapers
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