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		<title>The Ease and Difficulty of Three-Wheel Skateboarding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of difficulties using a skateboard of this stature, but can also be a little easier at the same time. It is a lot like a three wheel ATV compared to a four wheel ATV. You gain a lot more mobility, but at the same time you lose a lot of leverage. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a lot of difficulties using a skateboard of this stature, but can also be a little easier at the same time. It is a lot like a three wheel ATV compared to a four wheel ATV. You gain a lot more mobility, but at the same time you lose a lot of leverage. Using a three wheel skate board can be easier for maneuverability. Making sharp turns can be made easy only having three wheels instead of three. You have one wheel in the front of your board instead of the regular two and you have a swivel in the middle of your board, which allows for these sharp turns to be made. Having only three wheels can also help increase your speed because you are not using as much friction compared to the fourth wheel.</p>
<p>There are more dangers when using these three wheel skate boards. You have to be more careful about the turf you are skating on. You want to make sure it is a good surface with as little obstacles as possible. You do not want anything getting in the way of your one wheel in front because you may go for a big ride with a painful end. Since you only have one wheel in the front anything from a small rock to a small hole in the pavement may send your reeling. That is why it is always important to make sure you where the proper protective gear. Just like a three wheel ATV you have more maneuverability, but you do not have as much control over that maneuverability. You need a lot more balance to keep control of your board. Having only one wheel in the front also makes it really difficult to land difficult tricks and can also make simple tricks difficult.</p>
<p>Using a three wheel skate board may be fun and extreme, but it still requires a lot of practice. Skate boarding is a very dangerous sport that can cause some serious bodily injury. If you have never used a skateboard before I would recommend you use the four-wheel skateboards first before moving up to a three-wheeler. With that fourth wheel you can perfect your balance and technique, which you will need both of when using the three wheel skate board. The main adjustment you will probably have to make is for the swivel axel in the middle of your board. A four-wheel board does not have one of these. Unlike a four-wheel board you do not have to leave the ground to make a sharp turn. Just be aware that you have to shift your weight in order to control the balance so you do not end up eating the pavement.</p>
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		<title>Driving Schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paton Jackson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Driving Schools can be categorized into different types, each imparting a different mode and technique of driving. Defensive driving, advanced driving, truck driving, racecar driving, motorcycle driving, and many more are some examples of the different Driving Schools existing today. Learners have the option of taking courses by attending typical classroom lessons, or by doing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.motorcyber.com/">Driving Schools</a> can be categorized into different types, each imparting a different mode and technique of driving. Defensive driving, advanced driving, truck driving, racecar driving, motorcycle driving, and many more are some examples of the different Driving Schools existing today.</p>
<p>Learners have the option of taking courses by attending typical classroom lessons, or by doing it online. Driving Schools have gone online too, offering a range of courses from the basics to advanced driving courses. Such schools provide the liberty of starting and completing a driving course at our own pace, sitting at home. Certificates are usually mailed either through normal or express delivery systems.</p>
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		<title>Why CDL Driving School Is Your Best Option!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jimmy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Driving Schools]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Job security is continuingly being more and more assured. The rising potential of the market will create a never ending demand curve, for truck drivers. It is imperative that all drivers for commercial motor vehicles that weigh above 26,001 lbs should have obtained a CDL, (Commercial Driver&#8217;s License) since the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Job security is continuingly being more and more assured. The rising potential of the market will create a never ending demand curve, for truck drivers.</p>
<p>It is imperative that all drivers for commercial motor vehicles that weigh above 26,001 lbs should have obtained a CDL, (Commercial Driver&#8217;s License) since the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 were enforced. In an attempt to enhance highway safety the drivers for those vehicles that are categorized as commercial heavy weight motor vehicles such as track trailers, tow trucks and most buses and trucks are obliged to retain a CDL.</p>
<p>If you mean CDL drivers&#8217; school, not all are same. They are divided into three sub categories according to the truck driver training programs they offer. These three types of CDL truck driving schools are private schools, public institutions and motor carriers.</p>
<p>There are variations in the training programs offered by the CDL schools. Additionally the quality in training, the equipment standard, student truck ratio, training charges, job assurance and so on has to be analyzed before choosing one. Essentially there are three types of driver schools; Private schools, Public institutions and motor carriers.</p>
<p>A private CDL driving school is operated for profit and owned by private business entities. Profit being the objective, these schools ensures business benefits by providing high standards of training. Since the charges are comparatively high, these schools are expected to exhibit quality output. Failure to meet the standards by compromising on quality would result in bad reputation and gradually the business bears loss. Therefore Private CDL driving schools offer competitive standards of skill development programs and utmost safety. The private CDL driving schools are licensed and regulated by the state government that enforces laws and regulations to govern such schools.</p>
<p>Private CDL driving schools will probably be more accommodating for special needs. The public funded driving class has driving training programs that typically last longer although there may be the same or fewer training sessions. The good thing about such programs however is its relatively lower costs involved as it is subsidized.</p>
<p>Motor carrier training is more of training program on the job and not exactly a training school. The objective here is to provide maximum number of drivers in a shorter duration. Their primary motive would be to ensure the truck driver gets to clear a CDL test. Not much emphasis is given for the quality in training, neither any structured training programs are focused on. Eventually Motor carrier training do not provide sufficient security measures during the training as well. This is usually not recommended since it may be too risky and doesn&#8217;t provide required skills to the driver to handle a heavy vehicle operation.</p>
<p>Before choosing a CDL driving school, a potential student should investigate if the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) properly certifies the school&#8217;s program. PTDI certification is not required but it will ensure that the CDL driving school maintains high standards in CDL education, and most companies and agencies require PTDI certification. One requirement by the PTDI is a minimum of 44 hours of actual driving. This could be considered a standard even if the school&#8217;s program is not certified.</p>
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