Category Archives: Defensive Driving Tips

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Roadblocks to Texas Road Improvement

     As a result of a recent population boom–Texas boasts five of the nation’s eleven fastest growing cities–road improvement has become a hot-button issue. Major cities and roadways in Texas are becoming extremely congested, and the state has been … Continue reading →

Staying Safe in a Winter Storm

Winter storms usually mean snow. Snow means treacherous road conditions. And dangerous conditions mean more accidents. Even if you have a lot of experience driving in the snow, keeping yourself safe out there on the road during the winter months … Continue reading →

7 Car Features to Help Older Drivers

According to AAA, “Nearly 90 percent of drivers age 65 or older have health conditions that can affect driving safety, yet only 10 percent are driving cars with features that address those conditions.” Additionally, a recent AAA survey indicates that … Continue reading →

Steer Clear: U.S. Highways with the Highest Yearly Fatalities

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people in the U.S. die in car crashes each year than in other high-income countries. Worse, the National Safety Council reported in 2015 that the U.S. had the highest one-year percentage … Continue reading →

Driving and Tech News Roundup: September

Here are some of the best stories from around the world of driving and tech from September. Click on the links to read more about each story. -A bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown of California approves the testing of … Continue reading →

10 Annoying Things That Other Drivers Do

Some people use driving as an escape, a way to clear their minds and distress. However, all too often, driving many places can inspire anger and tension than peace and calm. And nine times out of ten, it is someone … Continue reading →

Knowing Your Rights During a Traffic Stop in Texas

You’re driving your car, minding your own business, when suddenly, you hear the sound that every driver dreads: the piercing, warbling wail of a police siren. Hesitantly, you force yourself to look into the rearview mirror. Maybe, just maybe, the … Continue reading →

Be Prepared with a Simple Car Emergency Kit

Car problems are a pretty normal occurrence in life. Most of the time we almost expect our vehicles to grow a sudden vengeance towards us as they seem to break down at the worst times possible. It happens when we’re … Continue reading →

How Do I Remove Points from My Driving Record?…

So you made a mistake and got a ticket. You paid the fine and vowed never to speed again. Now you’re in the clear, right? Well, that depends. If you live in a state that implements the driver point system, … Continue reading →