The 2007 Nissan Altima was unveiled at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April as a 2007 model.
It was based on a new D-Platform, tailored and shortened for the fourth generation of the Altima.
The Nissan Altima was revived in 2002 and it was a popular choice for customers interested in a sport-oriented sedan. Its predecessor was known for good road-handling. The 2008 model was improved in the areas where it was criticized.
The car featured a raked front fascia and a sleek roofline. Its curvy lines and bold stance were part of the sporty sedan. In 2009, the Nissan Altima went through a mild facelift that changed the grille and the headlights, making it more appealing to the customers.
On the inside, the Altima was well equipped even in the base trim level. It featured Bluetooth connectivity fitted as standard on all models, Velour cloth seat trim, keyless entry, and push-button start. For the occupant's comfort, the car-maker installed 8 cup-holders for the passengers.
The Altima was offered with a 2.5-liter engine mated to a 6-speed manual as standard. A 3.5-liter V6 and a CVT gearbox were offered as options, on higher trim levels. For the safety systems, the 2008 Altima featured ABS along with electronic brake-force distribution. After the facelift, in 2009, all range was equipped with ESP. Before 2009 it was available only for the V6 model
Updating the PlayStation 3 system software using the Safe Mode menu
Find out how to update your PlayStation 3 using a USB storage device and the Safe Mode menu.
Download the latest system software update to your USB storage media
Create a folder on the USB storage media into which you wish to save the downloaded system software update:
Using a PC/Mac, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device.
Within this new “PS3” folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
The file you download will be called “PS3UPDAT.PUP”. Save it here now.
If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PlayStation 3 system will not recognise the update file. The folder names must be in all uppercase letters.
Connect the USB storage media to the PlayStation 3 system
Carry out the following actions to Activate Safe Mode on PlayStation 3:
Turn off the PlayStation 3 by holding the Power button on the front of the unit till the Power light is red.
Touch and hold the Power button (do not remove your finger from the button). You will hear a beep, meaning the PlayStation 3 is powering on.
Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a second beep, indicating the video reset.
Continue to hold the Power button and after about another 5 seconds you will hear a third beep and the system will power off (Power light is red).
Touch and hold the Power button (again, do not remove your finger from the button). As in Step 2, you will hear the first beep, again for the PlayStation 3 as the power turns on.
Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a second beep for video reset.
Continue to hold the Power button and after about another 5 seconds you will hear a quick double beep. At that point release the Power button. If you succeeded in activating Safe Mode, you will see a message on the screen saying, "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button.“
Connect the controller to the PlayStation 3 using a USB cable and press the PS button to enter Safe Mode.
As instructed, press START + SELECT at the same time to start the update
The System starts preparation for updating:
This may take 5 -10 minutes.
After the preparation is done, the System will restart automatically.
Follow the instructions on screen to activate & confirm the system software installation:
The PlayStation 3 system will not recognize the file if it is named incorrectly. (In such case, please review point 1)
Accept and confirm the following next steps on screen to start the system software installation
The PlayStation 3 system restarts automatically after the installation is completed.
You may receive a system message which requires you to use a different option from the Safe Mode Menu
Please follow the instructions displayed.
Rebuild the database on the system storage : Deletes messages, playlists etc. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
Restoring the file system on the system storage : Attempts to repair all areas on the hard disk drive where files can be saved. Corrupt data may be erased if it cannot be recovered.
Formatting the system partition of the system storage : Attempts to delete all data on the system storage.
The message “No applicable update data was found” may be displayed if the USB storage media is not recognized.
Please make sure that the folders and the downloaded file are placed and named correctly.
Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder.
File name: Save as file name "PS3UPDAT.PUP"
Confirm that the storage media is connected to PlayStation 3 system, and retry the update process as instructed above.
Check that the USB device is formatted to the File Format FAT 32 or FAT 16. The PlayStation 3 will not recognize NFST File Format.
Sony PlayStation 5 Price, Release Date, Design, Games, Controller
After months of hints and small reveals, Sony’s PS5 is finally out in the public eye. The company revealed its next-gen console in a games-focused livestream the other week, highlighting some of the exclusive and mutliplatform games coming to the new machine. We also got to see the box for the first time, something Microsoft did with its Xbox Series X back in January. Between that and earlier reveals, we have a fair amount of information about the thing right now, so let’s get into a roundup of everything we know so far, as well as predictions about what we don’t. So here’s the PS5: it’s design, specs, and games, as well as predictions about the price and release date.
Design: It’s a weird one! Consoles have either been black boxes or made by Nintendo for as long as I can remember, but the PS4 is going for a sort of mod spaceship look, with big white plastic fins on the side. There are two versions: one with a disc drive bumping out, and one without. Both are gigantic, and likely the biggest console you’ve ever owned.
Take a look here:
Release Date: A question mark, though not quite such a big question mark as price. Consoles typically come out in November as prep for the holiday season: the PS4 came out on November 15, and the PS3 came out on November 17 (in North America). Before that, things were not quite as standardized, but nobody really expects things to change all that much. Look for something in late November, maybe 19 or 20.
Specs: Sony revealed the specs for the console before it showed the machine itself, so we know what’s inside the box:
CPU: AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPU: 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency)
External storage: USB HDD support (PS4 games only)
Optical drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray drive
Games: This is a little confusing, because the PS5 will be backwards compatible, and there are a bunch of cross-gen games that will also receive upgrades for newer hardware. So not only will anything you have on the PS4 will run on the PS5, major AAA releases like Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077 and whatever the new Call of Duty is will be made to take advantage of more horsepower.
Beyond that, Sony announced a bunch of exclusive and non-exclusive titles in its recent showcase. Here’s a list of those. We’re not getting a major first-party AAA release title, but we are getting Spider-Man: Miles Morales a smaller standalone title releasing for the holiday season. The first full-scale exclusive will be Horizon: Forbidden West, out in 2021, though we don’t know when.
Controller: We actually saw the Dualsense controller long before the console itself, and the white/black two-tone design certainly makes more sense it context. That’s what we can see, however. What’s more exciting is what we can’t see yet: the Dualsense is coming with state of the art haptics and feedback mechanisms. I don’t want to get too excited, because it’s impossible to evaluate this stuff without a controller in its hand, and rumble effects have been overhyped before. I have, however, read impressions from developers who are impressed with the experience overall, so I’m cautiously optimistic.
Price: This one is arguably the biggest question of the entire console. We do not yet have a confirmed price, but we do have an idea of where it might fall. What we know is that there will be not one but two prices: one for the all-digital edition, and one for the disc drive edition. If the all digital edition is cheaper, most suspect a price differential of $50-$100. $100 would be a lot more than the cost of the disc drive, but there is always the possibility that Sony would be hoping to make it up through committing players to buying on PSN.
Few expect the price to go as high as $599, the eye-watering price that crippled the PS3 at launch, but it’s not totally impossible. If that’s the upper bound, the lower bound is probably $399, which is where the PS4 launched.
Most expect one of these two machines to be $499, so the breakdown could go $549/$499, or $499/$449. If we’re looking at a $50 price differential, my guess is it would be one of those two.
If we’re looking at a 365AED price differential, it’s not impossible that we would start edging up at one of those two bounds: either $599/$499 or $499/$399.
Anyone aged 18 and above can apply for a driving licence in Dubai. People aged between 18 and 21 qualify for a probationary licence. A driving licence application should be submitted in Arabic to the RTA (Road and Traffic Authority). The authorised driving schools in Dubai will take care of that for you. Based on this application, the RTA issues a temporary licence to you, which needs to be carried at all times while you undergo the training.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE PROCEDURE?
If you fall within the legal age for driving, simply follow this step-by-step Dubai driving licence guide so that you know how to proceed. The Dubai driving licence process is simple, but rigorous. Here are the processes to get your driving licence in Dubai.
Get your eye test done. This can be carried out at your driving school or an optician
Register at an RTA approved driving school in Dubai and submit all relevant documents
Obtain your temporary Dubai driving licence or learner’s permit and begin training
Complete all theory classes which can either be taken online or in the driving schools
Pass the theory test to move on to the practical training
Complete the practical classes and go for your internal assessment
Upon completion of the internal assessment, you need to complete highway and city road classes
Pass the internal parking test so that the school applies for RTA test
Pass the test and then the final RTA road test
Obtain licence
If in case you fail your first attempt, you need to obtain an additional 7 classes of training before appearing for the road test again.
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR DRIVING LICENCE IN DUBAI?
Make sure you have your documentation in order to make the process smoother
Emiratis only require their valid Emirates ID to apply for a Dubai driving course. The Dubai driving licence requirements are different for expats. If you’re a foreigner living in Dubai, you need to submit:
Your Emirates ID (copy and original)
Your passport with visa page (copy)
Passport size photos (at least 8)
Your eye test results
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your sponsor*
Drivers under 21 should get an NOC from RTA
* The NOC is not required for driving licence in Dubai for 66 professions including managers, doctors and lawyers. Make sure to check with your driving school if your profession falls in the exemption list.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE DRIVING LICENCE TESTS?
There is no easy way to get a driving licence in Dubai. You have to pass a few tests in order to obtain a driving licence in Dubai. Your driving school registers you for the theory test, once you pass all internal tests, specifically the yard parking exam. You can attempt the RTA road test only if you are successful in the RTA theory test.
With our Dubai driving licence guide, you will know exactly what to expect from these driving exams. Prepare accordingly and thoroughly before you take both these tests and you’ll save yourself a lot of time, money and additional hassle.
THEORY TEST
Make sure you know all the road signs and you’re well prepared to take the exam
Your theory test will be conducted at one of the authorised driving schools (usually the one you’re registered at). On the day of the test, you should have your
Relevant Emirates ID
Driving File
2 passport sized photographs
The theory test fee
The test entails 35 questions to evaluate your knowledge about road/driving hazards, signal and signs, and safe-driving guidelines.
The test is divided into three segments. The first segment contains 17 questions. These questions quiz you in various traffic situations. You need to answer at least 11 questions correctly to pass this segment. The second segment comprises 18 questions which focus on driving licence specifics. You need to get 12 of these questions right to be eligible for the final road test.
The third segment – the Risks Recognition Test – is a series of videos depicting different environmental conditions. The questions in this segment focus on your game plan to tackle with these conditions and their impending risks.
This test is carried out on a touch-screen computer in English or Arabic. Candidates who aren’t familiar with these languages can opt for the oral exam.
Tips to Pass the RTA Theory Test
Thoroughly read and understand the RTA handbook
Practice as much as you can on the RTA mobile app
Memorise all road and traffic signs
Take online mock tests to assess your standing
PARKING TEST
A fully automated test with detailed parking instructions that can be taken at the smart yard of your driving institute. There are five steps in the parking test. These include:
Slope/ hill parking
Emergency brakes
Angle Parking (60 degrees)
Garage Parking (90 degrees)
Parallel Parking
If you fail the parking test five consecutive times, you will have to take the internal assessment again.
THE ROAD TEST AND ASSESSMENT
Be attentive, vigilant, responsive and obedient during the RTA road test for a better success story
This is the last and perhaps the most challenging step of your journey to get a driving licence in Dubai. Why? It’s because this is where you prove to the examiner that you are worthy of this driving licence – and you barely get 10 to 12 minutes to do that!
This is a practical test and you will be driving, so make sure you’re mentally prepared. On your assigned date for the test, reach the RTA driving licence centre Dubai with your:
Relevant Emirates ID
Driving File
2 passport sized photographs
The road test fee
Wait patiently until your name is called out. Follow the RTA examiner along with the other candidates to the designated car. When your turn comes, drive confidently in a way that demonstrates your overall driving skills.
You’ll get the results of your RTA Dubai driving licence test right after. In case you fail, you need to complete 7 additional classes before you can secure a new date for your road test. If you pass, the examiner will give you the approval paper. Take that and submit it at the Pass Counter with ID Documentation and the Dubai driving licence fee.
Next, collect your driving file and submit it to the Control Counter. You will be required to pay the licence fee before proceeding to the photo area. Once the photo is taken, you only have to wait a few minutes to get your hard-earned Dubai driving licence.
Once you have your driving licence, you become eligible to apply for the International Driving Licence (IDL) Dubai. All IDL procedures are dealt by the Automobile and Training Club of UAE (ATCUAE).
Tips to Pass the RTA Road Test
Dress to impress. You should look and feel like a busy professional.
Avoid wearing sunglasses. The examiner checks your eye movements while you drive.
Obey the examiner. Don’t argue or question their instructions.
Adjust your mirror and seat. Fasten your seat belt and ask others to do it too.
Check the handbrake and get the gear right before you start.
Maintain a modest speed within the speed limit and drive confidently.
Upon entering the main road, always stop at the STOP sign. Even if the lane is clear, wait for at least 3 seconds.
Maintain a safe distance between your car and the one in front of you.
Change lanes after checking both the side and rear view mirrors. Check the blind spot before you give an indicator.
Wait for at least 3 seconds at the STOP line on a T-Junction and then slowly enter.
Avoid applying hard brakes at all costs.
Enter a roundabout only when the left side of the road is clear. Always exit with a ‘RIGHT’ indicator.
Park the car on the side, just like the examiner asks you to.
WHICH ARE THE RTA APPROVED DRIVING INSTITUTES IN DUBAI?
Your driving school will teach you everything you need to know in order to pass the driving licence test
Here are the 5 driving schools in Dubai endorsed by the RTA. Each school has multiple branches across the city, which offer convenient access to applicants. So, it doesn’t really matter where your located. You’ll always find an RTA approved driving school nearby.
AL AHLI DRIVING SCHOOL
Contact: +971-4-341-1500
Location: Al Quoz
BELHASA DRIVING CENTER
Contact: +971-4-324-3535
Location: Al Wasl
DUBAI DRIVING CENTER
Contact: +971-4-345-5855
Location: Al Mina
EMIRATES DRIVING INSTITUTE
Contact: +971-4-263-1100
Location: Al Qusais
GALADARI DRIVING SCHOOL
Contact: +971-4-267-6166
Location: Al Qusais
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE COST OF OBTAINING A DRIVING LICENCE IN DUBAI?
The Dubai driving license cost may vary between AED 4,500 and AED 7,000 if you manage to pass the final road test in the first attempt. The driving licence cost in Dubai varies depending on the driving institute you choose. If you fail the test, a reattempt would require seven classes of additional practical training before the actual test. You may end up paying an added amount for that.
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE THEORY CLASSES OFFERED IN?
While language might be a barrier for some, the RTA offers alternative means make driving lessons and classes more accessible
All lectures at RTA approved driving institutes in Dubai offer theory classes in three primary languages: Arabic, Urdu, and English. There are certain institutes that offer additional languages. E-learning options include English and Arabic only. If you cannot take theory lessons in any of the primary languages, you can avail the Remote Interpretation Services (RIS) via Microsoft and Skype translations services, which translates lessons into 195 languages.
CAN I SWAP MY LICENCE FOR A DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE?
The RTA divides expat applicants into two Dubai driving licence categories: the exempted and the non-exempted countries. People from exempted countries holding a valid driving licence can swap it for a Dubai driving licence. The list includes the following countries:
GCC Countries
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
South Africa
Spain
South Korean
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UK
USA
If you’re a citizen of the above mentioned countries with a valid driving licence, all you need to do is:
Undergo an eye exam
Submit the relevant documents
Your Emirates ID (copy and original)
Your existing licence (copy and original)
Your passport with visa page (copy)
Passport size photos (at least 8)
NOC for driving licence in Dubai from your sponsor
Pay the Dubai driving licence fees
Please know that citizens from some of these countries may be required to produce translations or verification letters from their respective consulates.
HOW MANY HOURS OF CLASSES ARE REQUIRED FOR SOMEONE WITH PRIOR DRIVING EXPERIENCE?
Even when you are from the exempted countries and know how to drive, you will be subjected to a preliminary evaluation
For expats with prior driving experience belonging to non-exempt countries, the number of classes (practical training: yard and road) would depend on the extent of their experience. Refer to the prerequisite Dubai driving licence details below for further clarity.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
NUMBER OF HOURS
More than 5 years
Minimum 10 and Maximum 20 hours
2-5 years
Minimum 15 hours and Maximum 30 hours
Less than 2 years
Minimum 20 hours and Maximum 40 hours
These hours should be completed before the applicant appears for the final road test. A pre-evaluation test is conducted for applicants who sign up for a maximum of 30 and 20 hours to evaluate their driving skills. In addition, all applicants need to complete 8 hours of theory classes.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRANSFER MY DRIVING FILE FROM ONE DRIVING INSTITUTE TO ANOTHER?
Yes, it is allowed to transfer your file from one driving institute in Dubai to another. You simply need to request your current institute to make the transfer after settling your dues towards them.
For everyone who successfully obtains a driving licence in Dubai, it is important to keep track of the licence renewal date. Driving with an invalid licence will subject you to heavy fines and penalties.
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