To Drink or Not to Drink…. You be the Judge

Published on 21st Oct, 2011 at 22:47:51

Halloween is right around the corner which means parties, parties, and oh, yea PARTIES!!! Whether you plan on going out to multiple events or having an event at your home, remember to be safe. We hear all the time about … Continue reading →

When we are the best teacher

Published on 21st Oct, 2011 at 22:47:00

October 16 to the 22nd was National Teen Driver Safety week. A variety of events were held by a large number of organizations across the country with the primary focus on how we can improve driver safety for our most inexperienced … Continue reading →

Always Stay Alert When Driving

Published on 20th Oct, 2011 at 15:37:48

Driving is a tremendous responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s something that we spend a lot of time and effort trying to communicate to young drivers after they’ve first gotten their license because we want them to always be … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road: Leave Adequate Room Between You And Other…

Published on 20th Oct, 2011 at 15:37:13

Far too often drivers don’t leave enough space between themselves and the vehicle in front of them, particularly in tight traffic or at a stop light. The general rule of thumb is that you should be able to see the … Continue reading →

Frozen Traffic Lights

Published on 19th Oct, 2011 at 16:28:07

Blizzard conditions in Central Texas are not really an everyday experience. However, in the most recent blizzard to strike the Abilene, TX area, I ran into an interesting problem. A good number of the traffic lights in Abilene are controlled … Continue reading →

Be Prepared for Emergencies on the Road

Published on 17th Oct, 2011 at 16:23:00

You know a few people who have been involved in accidents, but this is something that will never happen to you, right? You’re one of the best drivers in the world and will know exactly what to do in a … Continue reading →

Do I Have To Tell You? Don’t Drink and Drive!…

Published on 13th Oct, 2011 at 16:23:42

It seems pretty strange that everyone in the country knows drinking and driving is a bad thing, but yet people are arrested for driving under the influence pretty regularly. What’s worse is that crashes blamed on intoxication are occurring more … Continue reading →

Parents Need to Talk to Kids about Safe Driving…

Published on 13th Oct, 2011 at 16:23:05

The high school years are chalked full of new experiences- one of these is the experience of getting your license and getting behind the wheel for the very first time! A great feeling of freedom can come over a young … Continue reading →

BuzzFest Houston

Published on 13th Oct, 2011 at 14:35:00

Plan on attending BuzzFest at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Saturday, October 22, 2011?  Stop by the DefensiveDriving.com booth to have your picture taken with The Buzz Hottie Possie! If you don’t know who the Hottie Possie is…Each month, … Continue reading →

Changing Your Approach To Passing

Published on 7th Oct, 2011 at 15:09:00

It’s likely that you understand the basics of passing another vehicle when driving. After all, it’s one of the first skills we learn in a driver education course and it’s something, as drivers, that we’re doing constantly when on the … Continue reading →