Honking your car horn: when is it ok?

Published on 8th Feb, 2017 at 19:30:22

Honking. The car horn exists for a reason, but sometimes knowing exactly when it is and is not appropriate to honk can get confusing. In this article, we’ll outline when honking is permissible and even necessary and when it’s uncalled … Continue reading →

Texting and Driving: Stats and Solutions

Published on 3rd Feb, 2017 at 18:20:18

Texting and driving. They’re both great things, but when done at the same time, they can make for a deadly combination. Deaths from texting and driving are on the rise, and some say distracted driving has become even more deadly … Continue reading →

Accidents Without Insurance: What To Do

Published on 1st Feb, 2017 at 19:59:43

Accidents are never fun, but they can be even more bothersome when you get in an accident with someone who is uninsured. While you can certainly do your part by having your own insurance and keeping it valid and up … Continue reading →

3 Tips for Driving in Snow

Published on 27th Jan, 2017 at 18:46:55

Whether you live in a state where it snows frequently or you are visiting one, learning how to drive in snow takes a lot of concentration and patience. While it may be informative, no driving safety course can perfectly prepare … Continue reading →

Trucks and Safe Passing: What You Should Know

Published on 24th Jan, 2017 at 14:47:14

You know the feeling. You’re driving on a remote highway with a high speed limit and two 18-wheelers are ahead of you side by side going far below the speed limit and keeping you from passing. Feeling impatient, you become … Continue reading →

Can You Get Pulled Over For Expired Tags?

Published on 20th Jan, 2017 at 16:01:40

Yes, you can most definitely get pulled over for expired tags (also called expired registration). It’s never fun to get pulled over, but we’ll try to lay out the consequences of getting caught with expired tags so you can plan … Continue reading →

Enter to Win a Driving Safety Kit

Published on 17th Jan, 2017 at 12:55:58

Defensive Driving is giving away two awesome prizes to lucky followers! For a chance to win one of two ultimate driving safety kits, simply follow these two easy steps: 1) Like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/defensivedrivingonline/. 2) Share our giveaway post … Continue reading →

Can You Turn Right on a Red Light in Texas?

Published on 4th Jan, 2017 at 15:42:58

We all know that a red light means stop, but it’s sometimes difficult to know what you can and can’t do after a stop light. For instance, is it ok to turn right? The answer is a resounding yes. In … Continue reading →

What to do After an Accident

Published on 13th Jan, 2017 at 13:43:09

You never think it’ll happen to you until you find yourself on the side of the road with a crumpled fender, or worse, a lap full of glass and an airbag in your face. Even if it’s only minor, chances … Continue reading →

Can You Get Pulled Over for Having One Headlight Out?

Published on 10th Jan, 2017 at 16:26:02

With one headlight burned out, it’s still possible to see and even drive, but any driving safety course would tell you that doing so is not only not advisable but also illegal. So while you might feel capable of navigating … Continue reading →