Older Drivers
Published on 21st Apr, 2011 at 19:02:08
Older drivers are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Not only will there be more drivers, but these drivers will also drive more miles per year than previous generations, and will drive at older ages. Older drivers currently … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |A Yellow Light Means Yield For A Reason
Published on 21st Apr, 2011 at 18:17:00
If you drive even just a few miles a day, chances are you’ll come across a the familiar scenario of a green light turning yellow as you approach the intersection. Without much thinking, you’ll need to quickly determine if you … Continue reading
Posted in Rules of the Road: Driving Tips |April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Published on 20th Apr, 2011 at 20:49:46
Which is somewhat ironic. Ray LaHood, the Secretary of Transportation and the Department of Transportation have done a lot in the past few years to really bring focus to, regulation of and public education about, the dangers of distracted driving. … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Resist the Urge to Litter While Driving
Published on 20th Apr, 2011 at 16:33:55
Most drivers aim to keep the interior of their vehicle as clean as possible. Of course, there are exceptions, as anyone that has ever gotten a ride with someone in a car that has a floor that is hidden by … Continue reading
Posted in Rules of the Road: Driving Tips |Before You Pay A Traffic Citation…..
Published on 19th Apr, 2011 at 14:10:16
Recently we have received many inquiries from people all around Texas trying to figure out if they can take our DefensiveDriving.com online driver safety course AFTER they have paid their citation. The answer is simple. No. Once you have paid … Continue reading
Posted in Driver Safety For You & Your Family |Defensive Driving in the Digital Age
Published on 18th Apr, 2011 at 18:17:04
“There’s an app for that.” We all know the saying; so it’s no surprise to find there are apps for avoiding untimely run-ins with cops and checkpoints on the road. A recent article by USA Today explores the burgeoning trend of smartphone … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |How to Handle a Tire Blowout: Changing a Tire Video
Published on 18th Apr, 2011 at 14:36:17
One of the more dramatic emergencies that you may encounter as a driver is a tire blowout. Unlike a flat tire, which involves a slow loss of air pressure, during a tire blowout the tire loses pressure very rapidly. Fortunately, … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |GPS’s Give the Right Directions but Not Always…
Published on 17th Apr, 2011 at 22:02:00
Driving in an unfamiliar area can be stressful and make you tense when behind the wheel. A tense driver is one that isn’t as safe as they should be and so everything should be done to avoid having that tension … Continue reading
Posted in Rules of the Road: Driving Tips |It Takes Just a Minute to Refill Washer Fluid…
Published on 16th Apr, 2011 at 22:02:00
It’s a common practice for drivers to get a notification light for their car while driving and to put off attending to that problem for awhile unless it’s something that seems urgent. This is a mistake that should be avoided. … Continue reading
Posted in Rules of the Road: Driving Tips |Resist the Urge to Turn Your Music Up too Loud…
Published on 15th Apr, 2011 at 22:01:00
It’s happened to all of us at one time or another: a song we love comes on the radio, we crank the volume way up and sing our lungs out, hoping no one see us…at least no one we know. … Continue reading
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