Reviewing with gusto

In order for you to get a better grasp of being able to pass the DMV exams most especially the written ones then you need to buckle down and make the extra effort to get yourself to reviewing the materials you need. This is relatively subjective so the best reviewer can be made by you alone. Here are some tips that you can use on preparing your own “cheat sheet”:

Start with what you have

You will be getting a driver’s manual alongside the learner’s permit. This is the manual that will be at the same time your bible for driving. All the information you will need will be on that manual. However it is not that ideal to carry around a manual with you all the time. This is why you are going to break this down into manageable categories.

Categorize

There are certain sections of the manual that you can use to break it down. You have to admit that taking on the manual on its own will be hard to manage. You need to determine the breakdown of the categories that you have come up with. Do try and create study pointers for each category so you will be a bit more organized when you do you review.

Schedule your review and keep it

I would strongly advise attending classes so you will be able to absorb the learning further but since most of us do have a hectic schedule to keep, we need to make sure that we are able to squeeze in the time for review in our free time. Discipline is the key to this kind of review. You can set schedules all you want but in the end you will have to follow it for it to work.

Your cheat sheet

After doing your review on a regular basis, at this point you might actually have identified specific weak points that you need to work on extra. This is where your cheat sheet comes in. There is only so much suggestions that you can take but the bottom line is that you are the one who can really determine what goes into the cheat sheet. Make sure that the way you are able to layout your paper will be efficient to read at a glance. Use bullet points instead of paragraphs. This way you can just whip this out when you have a couple of minutes to spare. This may all sound tedious but its reward is being able to go beyond the 85% passing rate.

To get a copy of the DMV practice test aka cheat sheet you can visit this website: http://www.dmv.com/practice-tests.

Losing Your license

A lot of issues can be encountered when you have your driver’s license. Initially you would have to work hard for you to get it. The next challenge is for you to actually maintain using it. You have to realize that the acquisition of your driver’s license is a symbol that you have proven yourself to the state that you are worthy to be on the road and you promise to be a responsible motorist. The problem arises when you would have to deal with a license suspension.

There are 2 ways wherein you can lose your privilege to drive. The first one is when you have acquired too many points in your license and you are tagged as a negligent driver. This is taken differently per state. This is why you may need to check on the points scheduling of the state that you are in so you will be able to check and really monitor your standing with the use of your driving records. There is usually not much wiggle room when it comes to points in your license that is why it is important that you go ahead and really care for your license by making sure that you always abide the law.

The second possibility for you to lose your license temporarily is when you happen to be caught with a DUI charge or any other major traffic offense. Some states would consider this as grounds for automatic suspension. You may have heard of stories of how inconvenient it is to lose your license and I am sure that you would not want to experience this for yourself. If you happen to be in need of having to drive on a daily basis to perform some other mundane tasks like taking your kids to school or driving to work, you can still request for a restricted license. Like all the other procedures, this is going to vary per state and some state would even require you to have a traffic lawyer with you. This is just to allow you to be able to drive around even when you full license is under suspension. You can only be driving to places that are indicated in your restricted license or else you may be saying good bye to your full driver’s license permanently.

All in all it is pretty easy to keep your driver’s license. Since you passed the tests that are mandated by the state, it can then be assumed that you are capable of following the traffic rules and regulations. It will then be up to you how careful you are going to be.

Making Use Of A Traffic Lawyer

The concept of bringing in a lawyer for something you think as mundane as a traffic violation is outrageous for some individuals. This would usually pertain to the matter as something really serious (and not to mention expensive). On the other hand this may actually be a good idea most especially if you are not well versed with traffic laws. This can cause you to have limited response options for the violation that you received. Most people would go the length of actually hiring a traffic lawyer only when they are charged with a major traffic offense like DUI. It is true that there is a mile of difference when it comes to a regular traffic ticket and a DUI violation but if you are not really familiar of the dynamics of a traffic violation then your option is usually to take the point that will awarded on your license and pay the traffic ticket.

On the other hand, if you happen to consult with a traffic lawyer you will be able to check what options you have. If it is just a minor ticket then maybe you can just let it pass and pay the fine. If you are facing a bit more than just a couple of hundred dollars then this is the time to bring in the big guns from the law office. Instead of being stuck with the option to pay the fines, you will have the option to “fight” the said ticket.

The first thing you would have to do is to check the details of the ticket as soon as you get it. You may be able to get the ticket in your mail aside from when you get pulled over. Make sure that the details of the violation as well as the contact information of the county that is responsible for the said ticket is present so you can go ahead and get in touch with them when you find the need to.

This is the time then to check with your traffic lawyer to see the options that you have. If you and your lawyer decide to fight the ticket then you will have to request for a hearing. The process may vary on each county or each state so you better try and get in touch with the county that issued you the ticket to verify how you can go about doing this. You can then start preparing your defense for the said violation and see how far you are going to take it.

A lot of people do consider fighting the ticket because they cannot afford another point in their license. All in all, I hope you would not have to reach that point wherein you would have to fight each ticket you get in order to avoid having your license suspended. At this point, you may want to look at traffic lawyers in a different light. DMV guide for legal help: http://www.dmv.com/lawyers