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- Resources · Oct 31, 2017
The Consequences of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving isn’t just about missing your turn. It can have serious, sometimes fatal consequences. Anything that takes your attention from the road can put you at risk. It has become a major focus that any traffic school will emphasize in its training. It isn’t limited to just texting. Distracted driving could mean anything from…
Florida TLSAE · Oct 21, 2017Drug & Alcohol Courses at Ticket School
In some states, such as Florida, taking a drug and alcohol course is a requirement for getting your driver’s license. In other states, a similar course is taken by minors that get an alcohol or drug related offense. Other states have a requirement for those charged with DUI or DWI. Today’s roads are full of…
Online Driving Courses · Sep 21, 2017Does Your State Have Driver’s License “Points”?
When we think of points, we typically think of sports. Accumulating more points in basketball, football, or soccer is generally a good thing, but the opposite is true for driving. Not every state uses a point system, but, for those that do, drivers must be careful not to break the rules and accumulate points. States…
- Resources · Sep 20, 2017
The Awful Truth About Road Rage
Road rage infects the most unlikely people. Behind the wheel of a four-ton vehicle, the meekest person can become a terror. Maybe they’ve had a bad day. Maybe they were born with a short fuse. Whatever the reason, they lose their senses and become a menace to other drivers. Of course, we’ve all felt…
Texas Defensive Driving · Aug 21, 20173 Tips for Avoiding Road Rage
We’ve all been there before. We’re driving along, minding our own business, when someone cuts us off. Or runs a stoplight. Or is driving 20 miles under the speed limit. When things like this happen, it’s natural to be annoyed or even angry, but some people go well beyond “angry” in their responses and lash…
Resources · Jul 12, 2017Tips for the Parents of New Teen Drivers
Being the parent of a new driver can be a very trying time. In addition to worrying about the safety risks your child faces while behind the wheel, there are also numerous legal responsibilities and costs involved. However, there are things you can do to make the process less overwhelming for you and your child.…
Florida · Jun 21, 2017Restrictions on Cell Phone Use While Driving
Smartphones are so much more than a regular old cell phone. They have become such a staple of everyday life in that they make almost everything more convenient. Now that smartphones are basically mini-computers we carry around with us in our pockets, it’s not hard to find a use for them in almost any situation.…
New York IPIRP · Jun 21, 2017How the New York Accident Prevention Course Can Protect New Drivers
Ticket School’s New York Accident Prevention Course is designed to benefit all New York drivers, but new drivers in particular can benefit. That is because the course is convenient to take and fits easily into even the most hectic of schedules. Plus the course provides insurance saving opportunities that are especially beneficial to new drivers…
Virginia · Jun 12, 2017Take the Virginia Defensive Driving Course from Your Smartphone!
The Virginia Defensive Driving Course offered by Ticket School can be taken conveniently from your smartphone! This gives Ticket School customers the freedom to work on their course anywhere and at any time! Let’s take a closer look at what the Virginia Defensive Driving Course is and why it might be taken, the advantages of…
Michigan BDIC · May 30, 2017The Michigan BDIC Online Course Keeps Driving Records Clean
The Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) is designed to help eligible Michigan drivers keep their driving records clean. The course may be taken by eligible drivers in response to one of a number of different driving violations to prevent points from being assessed to their driving records. The Michigan BDIC is offered 100% online…
Florida TLSAE · May 25, 2017Who Needs to take the Florida DATA Course?
The Florida Drug, Alcohol, and Traffic Awareness (DATA) Course is a mandatory, 4-hour course for drivers who have never held a driver’s license and are seeking to get one in Florida. The course goes by other various names including the Florida DATE course (Drug, Alcohol, traffic education), the Florida TLSAE course (Traffic Law Substance Abuse…
Florida BDI · May 23, 2017Take Your Florida 4 Hour Course Fast with Ticket School
The Florida 4 Hour Course, also known as the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course, or simply Florida Traffic School, is a driver safety course that is designed to teach defensive driving habits and safer driving techniques. The course also provides information about rules of the road and the way a driver’s mood can affect…
Florida TLSAE · May 2, 2017Why Smartphone Users Choose Ticket School’s Florida DATA Course
The Florida DATA course, also commonly referred to as the Florida Online Drug and Alcohol Course or the Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course is a legal requirement for all first time drivers who are getting their driver’s licenses in Florida. It is divided into 10 units that teach facts about drugs and alcohol,…
Virginia · Apr 26, 2017Wacky Virginia Driving Laws and Factoids
Like every other state, Virginia has its fair share of wacky laws and city ordenaces. That’s especially true when it comes to driving-related laws, which can often seem to defy logic. Ticket School wants all Virginia drivers to be aware of the traffic laws that affect them and we definitely got a kick out of…
Florida Learner's Permit · Apr 5, 2017What You Need to Know about the Florida Learner’s Permit Test
Becoming a licensed driver is one of the all time biggest rites of passage. However, it also comes with a great deal of responsibility and that’s why the state of Florida requires all potential drivers who are seeking a Florida learner’s license to take and pass the Florida Learner’s Permit exam. Let’s take a look…
Florida ADI · Mar 28, 2017What HTOs Need to Know about the Florida Advanced Driver Improvement Course
If you are a Florida driver who has been designated a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), you may be reeling to deal with the new reality of your situation and looking for a way to get your life back in order. Fortunately, in some cases it is possible to get a Florida Hardship License; however, to…
Michigan BDIC · Mar 22, 2017Understanding Eligibility for the Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course Online
The Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) offered 100% online by Ticket School provides a way for Michigan drivers with eligible driving offenses to keep their violations from being reported to their auto insurance companies. This is an important benefit because it helps keep insurance rates down and saves drivers money. However, not every Michigan…
Virginia · Mar 13, 2017FAQs about Taking the Virginia Driver Improvement Course Online
The Virginia Driver Improvement Course from Ticket School is an online Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles approved course that is designed to teach Virginia drivers how to be safer on the road. Ticket School is committed to providing our customers with all the information they need to make a smart choice about their course needs.…