New Drivers in korea

New Residents to the Province of Ontario, CANADA How To Apply for a Licence
If you have a driver's licence from another Canadian province or territory, or from another country, your previous driving experience may help you to get an Ontario driver's licence sooner. If you are a new resident of Ontario and have a valid driver's licence from another province or country, you can use that licence for 60 days in Ontario. If you want to continue to drive after 60 days, you must get an Ontario driver's licence. 
Two Or More Years Driving Experience & Drivers from Canada, the United States and Japan, Korea, Germany, Austria, and switzerland:
If you are a licenced driver with two or more years of driving experience in another Canadian province or territory, the United States or Japan or the Republic of Korea, you may get full Class G licence privileges without taking a knowledge or road test. However, you must meet all medical requirements, including a vision test and show acceptable proof of your previous licence status and driving experience.
Acceptable proof includes your driver's licence showing the previous driving experience or written confirmation from the licensing authorities. These conditions also apply to licenced motorcycle drivers from Canada and the United States.
Note: There is no exchange agreement for motorcycle drivers from Japan or the Republic of Korea.

Less than Two Years Driving Experience: 
If you have less than two years of driving experience, you may get credit for your experience and enter Level Two of the graduated licensing system. Once you have a total of two years of driving experience, you may take the Level Two road test to earn full driving privileges.
Drivers from other countries (other than above) without driver's licence exchange agreements with Ontario:
If you are a licenced driver from a country other than Canada, the United States or Japan or the Republic of Korea, you must meet the Ontario driver medical requirements, pass a vision and knowledge test and the required road tests.
Two or More years Driving Experience: 
If you have acceptable proof of two or more years of driving experience, you may take the Level Two road test to earn full driving privileges. If you do not pass this road test, you will get a Level One licence (G1) and may immediately schedule a Level One road test.
More than One Year But Less Than Two Years Driving Experience:
If you have less than two years of driving experience, you will be placed in Level One (G1).However, if you have acceptable proof that you have the driving experience required for Level One, you can immediately schedule a Level One road test to enter Level Two (G2).
You will stay in Level One until you have at least 12 months driving experience before you will be eligible to take the Level One road test to enter Level Two. 
Acceptable Proof of Previous Driving Experience: 
A driver's licence issued by another country is considered acceptable proof if it shows the required driving experience. If it does not, you will need to provide a written confirmation of your previous driving experience. If you do not have acceptable proof of your driving experience, you will start at the beginning of Level One as a new driver. 
The Applicant must attend a Driver Examination Center to exchange the licence and must: 
be at least 16 years of age; complete an "Application for Ontario Driver's Licence; present your out of country/province driver's licence verifying previous driving experience or written confirmation about your previous driving experience from the licensing authorities; provide one other piece of identification showing your signature; pass a vision test; pass a written test and a level one or level two road test as required;  

The Korean Bus Driver

Waiting for my usual bus today, I began to worry about which driver I would get. There are five or six drivers assigned to the route I ride most frequently, and all but one of them are very angry with the world. I hoped desperately that I would get one of them, and not the friendly driver. I was running late, and the angry drivers always get me there on time.
Unfortunately, a gloved, waving hand greeted me as I boarded the bus and I immediately began sending apologetic text messages. Sure enough, the trip took 10 minutes longer than most.
My experience today isn’t the norm, however. The Korean bus driver will almost definitely get you there on time.
In the daily effort to meet what I can only guess must be a ridiculously tight stop schedule, the Korean bus driver probably runs 50 red lights, narrowly misses running over a dozen pedestrians, cuts off at least as many cars, and causes two dozen passengers to fall while boarding or disembarking. The buses here will affect you somehow, either as pedestrian, passenger, or driver.

My own experiences with Korean buses have inspired the following list of driving practices that seem common to all Korean bus drivers. For all I know, they may even be part of Korea’s Ministry of Transport’s training program.

• Turning lanes are actually express lanes. When traffic is stopped, use these express lanes to bypass law-abiding drivers. Cut back into the regular lane (or even all the way to the opposite turning lane!) at the intersection and wait confidently for the light to change.
• Increase speed at red lights. Otherwise, crossing pedestrians and traffic may hinder your progress.
• Do not stop the bus in designated passenger pick-up / drop-off areas. Stopping in these areas will mean more passengers successfully boarding your bus. Stop far enough away from groups of passengers so that only the strongest in the pack make it to the door in time.
• Randomly fail to make stops. Particularly effective if you’re behind schedule, this practice requires that you ignore shouts from passengers attempting to board or disembark. See next.
• Subject your passengers to a constant stream of 60s / 70s pop songs. MOT studies have shown that Bee Gees b-tracks or Beatles remixes have a calming effect on passengers, particularly in life-threatening situations.
• Use the bus’ climate controls to make passengers as uncomfortable as possible. A good guideline is summer = full a/c, winter = full heating, regardless of outdoor weather conditions. If one is available, equip yourself with a bus whose windows do not open for maximum effectiveness.
• Do not stop the bus for boarding or disembarking passengers. This only results in lost time. Never allow the bus to come to a complete stop – otherwise, passengers may seize the opportunity to ask a question. Passengers must not interfere with your primary objective – purposeless speed.

Porsche Panamera exterior and interior

The bodywork of the Panamera is low and wide, and has been compared to a sedan. Although based loosely on the original design of the 911 Carrera, the Panamera is different in that its engine is in the front of the vehicle. This has irked some Porsche fanatics, but the Porsche designers have tried their best to keep the engine as close to the centre of the vehicle as possible. The Panamera range will include three engine choices for the Porsche purist. A more affordable V6 version is also expected to be released later next year.

Despite the hype, there are many Porsche enthusiasts who are not too thrilled about the production of the Panamera. They feel that too much has been taken away from the original feel of a Porsche. There were also a lot of negative whispers regarding the Porsche Cayenne, which was often labeled as 'ugly.' Due to the leaked spy photos people all over the world have analyzed and examined the new model and the response hasn't always been complimentary. Some are comparing it to the Cayenne and feel that the Panamera is only a bulkier and uglier version of the 911.

2012 Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai's Genesis sedan is much improved for 2012, yet its position in the market won't change one bit. The Genesis will continue to give engineers and product planners at Mercedes-Benz and Lexus fits, thanks to the sedan's upgraded V-6 engine, revised suspension tuning, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission -- not to mention the 429-horsepower R-Spec model.
Debuting at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan is prepared to battle competitors from above, like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and, more directly, the Chrysler 300C. Whether you choose the V-6 or one of the two V-8 models, the Genesis uses a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

 Click to view GalleryIn addition to the transmission, direct-injection technology increases the power and efficiency of the 3.8-liter V-6 Genesis. Power is now 333 horsepower (43 more ponies than before), and torque has risen from 264 pound-feet to 291 pound-feet. Hyundai expects highway fuel efficiency to increase to 29 mpg, though city fuel economy probably won't stray far from the 2011 model's 18 mpg. With power on the 4.6-liter V-8 remaining at 385 horsepower, this makes the V-6 model more of a value than before. Don't be surprised if the 2012 Genesis 3.8 accelerates as fast as a 2011 Genesis V-8.


 Click to view GalleryThe real news for the 2012 Genesis is the R-Spec model. Its 5.0-liter V-8 makes 429 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 376 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. This latest version of Hyundai's Tau V-8 has a revised bed plate to improve block rigidity and lower NVH-both important considerations since the engine also replaces the 4.6-liter V-8 in the larger 2012 Equus.
For the full R-Spec package, we'd recommend upgrading to the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 summer performance tires. Larger front and rear stabilizer bars should also help improve the driving experience, and form the backbone of what the automaker calls "aggressive chassis tuning." The R-Spec adds a little flash with dark chrome inserts in the headlights and unique 19-inch alloys. The steering has been tweaked, too, though we'll have to wait until we get some seat time before determining whether it's a true competitor with sportier entries in the segment.

2011 Hyundai Elantra announced in Korea

Recently, 2011 Hyundai Elantra world debut in South Korea and will begin selling in the second half. The car also known as Hyundai Avante in Korea, it is already the 4th brand-new updating.
2011 Hyundai Elantra uses a fluid sculpture design, reserved family style. Appearance changes, including the front, side and rear, looks more fashionable and dynamic. Also equipped with some new high-end equipment, including HID head lamps, LED combination taillights, heated rear seats, TFT LCD display screen and so on.
2011 Hyundai Elantra powered by a 1.6L Gamma GDI direct injection gasoline engine, maximum output of 140ps, maximum torque of 166Nm, and the fuel economy increase of 13%. Match the 6-speed automatic transmission to replace the previous 4-speed automatic transmission.

Korean supercar: Proto Spirra launched

Today, Korean supercar – Proto Spirra official listing in South Korea, and it is also called “Korean Ferrari“.
Proto Spirra is built by carbon fiber, length / width / height were 4355/1925/1215mm, with a wheelbase of 2660mm. In addition, it is also equipped with 225/40 R19 tires.

In power terms, Proto Spirra equipped with a Hyundai 2.7L V6 engine, and adopted the mid-engine design. It offers four different versions, including Spirra N (129kw/245Nm), Spirra S (243kw/471Nm), Spirra turbo (294 -309kw/490Nm), Spirra ex (331-368kw/539Nm). Matches a 6-speed manual transmission, in which the top model 0-100km / h acceleration time of only 3.5 seconds, top speed of 315km / h.

Hyundai entrega dos unidades del i10 BlueON al gobierno coreano.

Hyundai Motor Company entregó las dos primeras unidades del i10 BlueON, el pequeño utilitario totalmente eléctrico de la marca coreana. Estas dos unidades se usaran en el Ministerio de Transporte y Asuntos Marítimos. Se esperan recoger datos como los diferentes “estilos” de conducción, y los propios comentarios de los que los testen con el objetivo de mejorar lo que seria el producto final, que se comercializaría en serie más adelante.
El i10 BlueOn cuenta con una velocidad máxima de 130 km/h y una aceleración de 0 a 100km/h en 13,1 segundos. Además, con una sola carga puede recorrer hasta 140 kilómetros. Para recargarse completamente necesita de 6 horas con el enchufe tradicional, mientras que con la trifásica, puede cargarse al 80% en 25 minutos.