Simon Miyerov
Driving Instructor
Education
- Baruch College, BBA
Professional Achievements
- Opened 7 locations in 4 of New York's boroughs
- 4.5 Star Average on Yelp with 300+ Reviews
- Works with city agencies, non-profits, and corporations
Certifications & Organizations
- Licensed Driving Academy, State of New York
Philosophy
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Co-authored Articles (53)
How to
Drive a Car
Learning how to drive is a lot easier than it looks. It looks intimidating from the passenger's seat, or in films, but once you get behind the wheel and gently put your foot on the pedal, the process becomes very intuiti...
Driving an Automatic Car: Your Full Step-by-Step Tutorial
Switch from a manual to an automatic and let the car shift gears for youWhen you've spent all of your driving life behind the wheel of a car with a manual transmission, an automatic might seem confusing. But really, auto...
Learn How to Drive (for Beginners)
Plus, find out how to get your driver’s license Driving is an extremely useful skill, but it’s important to learn how to be a responsible driver before you put your keys in the ignition. This article covers the basic...
How to
Drift a Car
Drifting is a technique where you cause the back end of the car to slide around a curve. It is commonly used in racing, although many people do it for fun. Drifting is easiest when you have a car with rear-wheel drive. T...
How to Compute Your Car’s Fuel Consumption
Follow these simple steps to figure out how much gas your car uses With the price of fuel going up all the time, you’re probably more aware of how much it takes to fill up your car. Knowing your car’s fuel consumptio...
How to
Adjust Car Mirrors
Using your car mirrors is a necessary skill to have when driving. Knowing how to adjust these mirrors and where to correctly position them is really important to ensure they are effective. There are two types of mirrors ...
How to
Do Donuts
Spinning donuts with your car is a great way to leave rubber on the pavement and show off to your friends. Donuts can only be done properly in a small light car, otherwise, your car will not spin. While donuts can be dan...
How to
Merge Onto the Highway Without Crashing
Merging onto the highway is one of the more stressful lessons we all learn in driver's ed. Because highway conditions (and other drivers) are unpredictable, it's difficult to apply the same rules to any given situation. ...
How to
Use Cruise Control on a Car
Many cars come with cruise control systems, a great feature that will automatically keep a car driving at a set speed. This gives your feet a rest, and helps you save gas and avoid speeding tickets. Familiarize yourself ...
How to
Determine Who Has Right of Way
Respecting others' rights of way on the road is essential, but the rules can get tricky. General guidelines, such as stopping at a red light or stop sign and yielding to pedestrians, are fairly straightforward. However, ...
How to
Make Right, Left, and U Turns
Making proper right turns, left turns, and U-turns just takes practice. When making turns, always remember to turn on your blinker, reduce your speed, and check for oncoming traffic and pedestrians. When making U-turns, ...
How to
Determine if a Street Is One Way or Two Way
Whether it's your first time at a new intersection or an intersection in a city you don't know very well, you'll want to be assured that you won't be crossing into a one-way street. If you are flustered and need to deter...
How to
Adjust to Driving a Car on the Right Side of the Road
About a quarter of the world's population live in countries where people drive on the left-hand side of the road (e.g. Australia, Jamaica, Japan, Pakistan, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Singapore, South A...
How to
Angle Park
Angled parking spots let drivers glide into them quickly and efficiently with minimal steering. You’ll probably find angled parking spots in high-traffic areas like cities and parking garages, though they’re also com...
How to
Make a Left Turn
Because you have to cross into another lane, making a left turn may seem tricky or confusing. But it’s actually quite simple if you follow the proper steps so you can do it safely. Always use your turn signal and obey ...
How to
Pass a New York State Road Test
After you get your driving permit in New York, you can schedule a road test for your driver’s license. While the road test can be intimidating, it’s only about 15 minutes long and it will be easier if you take time t...
How to
Drive a Semi Automatic Car
Semi-automatic cars are a great way for both new and experienced drivers to learn about shifting gears. Unlike manual transmission cars, semi-automatics lack a clutch pedal, making them easier to use. To drive, all you n...
How to
Pass Your Driving Test
Ready to hit the open road? Passing a driver's test may seem tough (or even a bit intimidating), but with the right tools, it's sure to be a snap. We'll walk you through everything you need to know—from the written to ...
How to
Set Rear‐View Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots
When first learning to drive, you were most likely taught to adjust a car’s mirrors before driving it for the first time. You were then likely warned about the blind spots on each side, which you should always check be...
How to
Turn Safely on a Motorcycle
If you are new to operating a motorcycle, going into a sharp turn can be an intimidating experience. However, even advanced riders agree that cornering is a skill motorcyclists constantly improve for as long as they ride...
