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Jinn · 12-08-2005, 05:32 PM

VIN: an acronym for "vehicle identification number," is usually followed by "number," a redundancy hallowed by custom. It's a string of 17 digits and letters posted on the driver's side dashboard, where it can be seen from outside the car. Each VIN number is unique and contains a code that gives considerable information about the vehicle, including country of origin, manufacturer, and model year. The VIN system in its current form has been in use since the 1981 model year.

It's a car's version of a SSN. Everything that happened to the car (that was reported) gets attached to that VIN. Likewise, change of ownership, theft, etc.. show up on a VIN check.

And as for backing up; I was super pissed when I got court-ordered driving classes for a speeding ticket, but half the day was spent backing up. They told me the most important thing is to put my non-driving arm behind the passenger seat. This goes against most people's initial thought (having both hands on the wheel) but only one hand is necessary in a low-speed back up maneuver. Putting your hand behind the seat lines up your shoulders and makes your view of the rear perfectly centered. Now, it's just like driving forward, only the steering is reversed. Occasionally check your side mirrors on your blind side (left, for most people backing up) and you'll be glorious. The best way to practice is to find an empty parking lot. Back into a spot, perpindicular to yourself.. That is to say, back up the "lane" like you would driving forward, and turn backwards into a spot. It gives great practice at figuring out how gentle to be.

12-08-2005, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	VIN: an acronym for "vehicle identification number," is usually followed by "number," a redundancy hallowed by custom. It's a string of 17 digits and letters posted on the driver's side dashboard, where it can be seen from outside the car. Each VIN number is unique and contains a code that gives considerable information about the vehicle, including country of origin, manufacturer, and model year. The VIN system in its current form has been in use since the 1981 model year. It's a car's version of a SSN. Everything that happened to the car (that was reported) gets attached to that VIN. Likewise, change of ownership, theft, etc.. show up on a VIN check. And as for backing up; I was super pissed when I got court-ordered driving classes for a speeding ticket, but half the day was spent backing up. They told me the most important thing is to put my non-driving arm behind the passenger seat. This goes against most people's initial thought (having both hands on the wheel) but only one hand is necessary in a low-speed back up maneuver. Putting your hand behind the seat lines up your shoulders and makes your view of the rear perfectly centered. Now, it's just like driving forward, only the steering is reversed. Occasionally check your side mirrors on your blind side (left, for most people backing up) and you'll be glorious. The best way to practice is to find an empty parking lot. Back into a spot, perpindicular to yourself.. That is to say, back up the "lane" like you would driving forward, and turn backwards into a spot. It gives great practice at figuring out how gentle to be. __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel Last edited by Jinn; 12-08-2005 at 05:35 PM..