Make Sure that Other Drivers Know You’re There…

Published on 27th Mar, 2011 at 15:17:00

Sometimes being completely anonymous is a good thing, but when it comes to driving, this is not the case at all. Without a doubt, not making your presence known to other drivers can be dangerous, and so it’s extremely important … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road: Being a Good Driver Also Means Paying…

Published on 26th Mar, 2011 at 15:16:00

So you know what every traffic sign and signal mean; you follow all the posted speed limits and have not even once thought about taking an illegal u-turn. Does this mean you are a great driver? Well, not necessarily, as … Continue reading →

How to Create and Implement Safe Driver Policy

Published on 24th Mar, 2011 at 21:47:32

Whether your company manages a large fleet of delivery vehicles or simply loans out a few company cars for sales calls, creating and implementing an effective safe driving program will protect financial and human resources; reduce liability; and, above all, … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road: Don’t Risk Driving Drowsy!

Published on 24th Mar, 2011 at 11:44:31

Perhaps you know someone (or perhaps you are someone) who has fallen asleep at the wheel and has experienced a serious crash because of it. Undoubtedly, getting behind the wheel while drowsy can be just as dangerous as getting behind … Continue reading →

The four way stop

Published on 23rd Mar, 2011 at 20:18:37

There is a new use of four way stop signs here in the Harris County area.   Local law enforcement officials are using them for a variety of checks.   First off, you have to come to a complete stop – which … Continue reading →

Defensive Driving is More Than Driver Safety

Published on 23rd Mar, 2011 at 14:09:00

A news station recently reported an incident of a high school student in a vehicle accident resulting in a fatality. Why? The high school student had been drinking and driving. Underage drinking and driving in the state of Texas is … Continue reading →

Protect Your Driver Record

Published on 22nd Mar, 2011 at 16:49:00

In our rapid and ever changing economy people are shifting their careers by finding new employment in different sectors. During this time one should consider what goes on a Texas Driver Record. After all, you never know if you will … Continue reading →

Attention Young Drivers: You are NOT Invincible!

Published on 18th Mar, 2011 at 17:24:00

Growing up and gaining brand new freedoms can be an amazing and empowering thing, but unfortunately, the boundaries between exercising freedom and delving into recklessness are often crossed by younger drivers. Indeed, younger drivers are certainly most at risk of … Continue reading →

Cars and Trains

Published on 18th Mar, 2011 at 14:13:00

A lesson in mature driving is knowing how to properly interact with railroad crossings.  A car was struck by a train in northwest Harris County Tuesday evening after the wheels got stuck on the tracks, according to Harris County Sheriff’s … Continue reading →

Automotive Firsts

Published on 17th Mar, 2011 at 18:17:27

At DefensiveDriving.com we love all things car and driving related.  So we have assembled this list, for fun, over time.  We want to share it with all of our readers who love automotive trivia as much as we do!  The sources for … Continue reading →