Resist the Urge for Retaliation When Cut Off

Published on 21st Jul, 2011 at 16:20:33

It’s easy to feel as if revenge is justified when you’re driving and have been cutoff or otherwise disrespected by another driver. Whether that’s simply honking the horn or showing your displeasure in a more obscene way, this reaction is … Continue reading →

Make Sure Your Windshield Is Clear At All Times…

Published on 21st Jul, 2011 at 16:17:52

How can you drive if you can’t see out the windshield? You’d think this would be a question that most drivers never need to answer but surprisingly, many often ignore visual obstructions. By attending to any potential visual impairments right … Continue reading →

Understand Road Signs & Appreciate Warnings

Published on 19th Jul, 2011 at 21:30:48

<p>One of the worst habits many  drivers often fall into is disregarding road signs that seem to be mostly  irrelevant. Of course everyone is recognizes and understands the common things  like “Stop”, “Yield”, “Merge” and signs displaying speed limits. But … Continue reading →

15 Steps to Fuel Efficiency

Published on 15th Jul, 2011 at 23:17:35

If you’re like me, saving money and sticking to a budget are perennial New Year’s resolutions. Using less gas will put you a little bit closer to both of these goals. Here are fifteen tips for being more fuel efficient: … Continue reading →

Be Respectful of Vehicles Pulled Over

Published on 9th Jul, 2011 at 14:26:00

One of the most important aspects of safe and defensive driving is being considerate of others on the road. This includes vehicles that have pulled over to the shoulder for reasons such as mechanical problems, a flat tire, luggage has … Continue reading →

Caution and Patience Make You Prepared to React…

Published on 8th Jul, 2011 at 15:25:00

It’s been said that patience is a virtue and that certainly is the case when it comes to driving. Much too often we fall under the false belief that we can save time getting to our destination by speeding or … Continue reading →

Insight on Observing Other Vehicles on the Road…

Published on 7th Jul, 2011 at 14:27:02

While it’s easy to get comfortable when driving, particularly when taking a route that you’re familiar with or towards a regular destination. However, an essential part of defensive driving is staying alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. … Continue reading →

It’s never just about you.

Published on 6th Jul, 2011 at 21:54:54

I have been spending the better part of the last week putting together the content together for our latest online driver safety course for Tennessee.   Every time I get to go through the exercise of putting up the content, I get … Continue reading →

Dealing With a Dead Car Battery

Published on 6th Jul, 2011 at 20:06:39

You are ready to hit the road when you jump in your car, turn the key in the ignition and wait for the rumble of the engine, but instead you hear nothing. Silence. A dead car battery is an unfortunate, … Continue reading →

A safe and happy holiday!

Published on 3rd Jul, 2011 at 21:02:00

DefensiveDriving.com would like to wish the United States of America a very happy birthday and thank of all those who made us the greatest country on Earth and fought for our freedom, as freedom is not free! Remember, this is a … Continue reading →