Stay Strapped this Holiday weekend

Published on 2nd Jul, 2011 at 21:05:00

Holidays are filled with day-long celebrations, and Independence Day is no exception. But July 4 fun doesn’t give drivers an excuse to throw caution to the wind.  As you all know this weekend the roads will be busy with fun … Continue reading →

The Right Idea: Lane Courtesy

Published on 2nd Jul, 2011 at 00:29:00

As you take to the road this summer, don’t let the heat and the hectic traffic stress you out and cause you forget the rules of driving and common courtesy to your fellow drivers. In most states, the concept of … Continue reading →

3-in-1

Published on 1st Jul, 2011 at 00:29:00

Your speeding down the back streets to make it to work on time. An officer gets in the middle of the road and tells you to pull over. The officer tells you that you were stopped because you were going 45 in a 20. … Continue reading →

Life’s little lessons and driving

Published on 29th Jun, 2011 at 23:12:34

On June 18th, DefensiveDriving.com was one of several sponsors at the Daddy’s Day 5K, the Save the Males Race, here in Houston, with the proceeds going toward prostrate cancer research and prevention. Yours truly decided that not only would I sponsor … Continue reading →

Vroom Vroom

Published on 26th Jun, 2011 at 12:30:00

Death race 2000? No, that’s city driving. In our fast paced lives, it’s easy to forget our most basic driving rules. We all have been that unlucky person in some other driver’s blind spot. DefensiveDriving.com serves as a great refresher … Continue reading →

Some Accidents are Unavoidable, but Stay Calm…

Published on 25th Jun, 2011 at 18:11:00

Staying safe when we’re behind the wheel is the ultimate goal as drivers and that’s why it’s so important that we’re always practicing defensive driving techniques whenever possible. However, as we all know, even the safest drivers are sometimes involved … Continue reading →

Distracted Driving – Put the Phone Down

Published on 25th Jun, 2011 at 13:00:00

I admit, I am guilty of it as well… You all know what I am taking about… being distracted while driving. Whether I am on a phone call, putting make up on, or trying to send a quick text because I … Continue reading →

Aim For The Best Gas Mileage Possible

Published on 24th Jun, 2011 at 18:11:00

One of the biggest concerns for people that travel via driving, whether it’s a short distance or part of a long road trip, is getting better gas mileage. This is especially true as gas prices continue to rise with no … Continue reading →

Fatal Metro Bus crash slows down traffic…

Published on 24th Jun, 2011 at 15:38:56

Thursday morning on June 23,2011 at about 8:30 a.m a two-vehicle crash occurred on southbound 288, according to Metro officials.The driver of an out-of-service Metro bus died this morning after he collided with a dump truck and slammed into a … Continue reading →

Angry Me

Published on 24th Jun, 2011 at 15:22:04

Most of us know the 5’0 clock rush hour is a mess. Trying to get home to your family that you have not seen all day. Some of us mothers have to go get the kids from day Care, deal … Continue reading →