Merging and Distracted Driving DO NOT MIX!

Published on 10th Feb, 2011 at 14:00:00

It can be a high anxiety situation, you’re trying to enter the freeway, cars on the freeway are whizzing by and you’re trying to keep an eye on the cars in front of you. Drivers in the cars behind you … Continue reading →

How old is too old to drive?

Published on 9th Feb, 2011 at 23:50:12

We hear it frequently, the baby boomers are coming, the baby boomers are coming.   The “baby boom years” are typically associated with births between 1946 and 1964, and there were approximately 79 million of them born between those years. Of those … Continue reading →

WHAT DO TO IF YOUR CAR SKIDS

Published on 9th Feb, 2011 at 16:00:00

A skid occurs when there isn’t enough friction between tire and road. This can happen when driving in wet or icy conditions, stopping suddenly, or entering a turn at a high speed. A few tips for preventing skids: 1.      Make … Continue reading →

Driving on Snow & Ice

Published on 8th Feb, 2011 at 15:51:55

I noticed this weekend that the only state that did not get snow this weekend was Florida.  The best advice I can give to those people who live in the southern states for driving in winter weather conditions – don’t do it.   … Continue reading →

Teen ‘sexting’ Texas misdemeanor

Published on 8th Feb, 2011 at 14:14:13

Did you know… "Teens younger than age 18 could face a misdemeanor charge, not a felony, for "sexting" under a bill filed in the Texas Legislature.  Sexting is cell phones are used, typically by teenagers, to send each other sexually … Continue reading →

Followed…

Published on 1st Feb, 2011 at 19:01:02

I was driving on 290, heading West towards Dripping Springs. I changed lanes to go around a car, and the car began to follow me. I was headed out to Johnson City to pick up a friend, so I took … Continue reading →

Interesting Traffic Tickets

Published on 1st Feb, 2011 at 17:50:00

One morning while watching the news an anchor woman commented about the activity occurring on a live camera. The camera was on a shot of cars feeding onto the freeway. All the cars feeding were crossing the solid white line. … Continue reading →

Defensive Driving – Now there’s a thought

Published on 1st Feb, 2011 at 17:11:58

Defensive Driving courses are normally thought of as a necessary evil towards ticket dismissal.  However, the concept goes far beyond that.  Have you often wondered how “that” person keeps a drivers license?  I do.  Some seem to have a total … Continue reading →

How A Car’s Steering Works – PART TWO

Published on 1st Feb, 2011 at 16:27:49

Power Steering When a car is said to have power steering, it means that the steering system contains a hydraulic component that amplifies the force exerted by the driver. This makes it much easier to steer the car. While it’s possible … Continue reading →

Austin is in the business of driving traffic

Published on 28th Jan, 2011 at 23:00:00

Americans are on the go. We use motor vehicles more than any other form of transportation in the United States. Motorcycles, cars, and trucks have given us an unprecedented degree of mobility, but not without costs. Austin’s Capital Metro, a … Continue reading →