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293 articles on driver safety, state law changes, ticket dismissal, insurance discounts, and getting more out of your time behind the wheel.
Online Driving Courses · Aug 6, 2023Top Tips to Overcome Driver Anxiety
Many people suffer from driver anxiety, facing a daily struggle to control feelings of fear or dread while they commute or travel to take care of their responsibilities. By better understanding why we feel anxious about driving, we can incorporate these tips to help overcome driving phobias. What Is Driver Anxiety? Any experience that is…
Online Driving Courses · Jul 7, 2023Tips for Driving in Severe Weather
Driving in rigorous weather conditions, such as severe storms, can be extremely challenging and dangerous. It’s essential to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to protect yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle. At Ticket School, we understand the importance of safe driving practices, especially during adverse weather conditions. We’ll provide you with valuable tips and…
Texas Defensive Driving · Jun 15, 2023How to Safely Drive Around School Buses
As drivers, we all share the responsibility to drive safely around school buses and obey the laws that enforce school bus safety. School buses are the safest way for more than 20 million students to get to school each day, but this depends on the cooperation and care of all the other drivers on the…
Texas · Jun 6, 2023The Latest Drunk Driving Laws and Statistics in Texas
Recent changes to Texas drunk driving rules will allow some first time offenders to keep their license. Updates also include changes to surcharges and specify penalties for having a child in the car. Let’s cover the DUI laws in Texas and updates to the law in the Lone Star State. Understanding Texas DUI Laws Texas…
Florida Learner's Permit · Apr 10, 2023Cell Phone Restrictions While Driving
Restrictions on cell phone use while driving are becoming the norm across the United States. Almost all states have laws on cell phone restrictions while driving, primarily targeting talking on handheld devices and texting. Many states are also ramping up enforcement of these laws based on the documented dangers of distracted driving. The extent of…
Florida · Apr 6, 2023These Bad Driving Habits in Florida Cause Accidents
There were far too many car accidents and fatalities in Florida in 2021, and many of these accidents might have been prevented by avoiding the common bad driver habits of some Florida drivers. In a single year there were 3,733 fatalities and 401,501 reported car accidents on Florida highways.1 What are the worst driving habits…
Texas · Mar 9, 2023The Best Road Trips for Fall in Texas
There is no better time than fall to explore the Lone Star State. With a wide variety of foliage and wide open vistas, taking to the open road in the cooler days of autumn makes for some of the best Texas fall road trips. Which direction should you choose and how should you prepare for…
Texas Defensive Driving · Mar 3, 2023Choosing a Defensive Driving Course That’s Right for You
Wondering how to choose the right defensive driving course? These easy steps to finding the right online defensive driving course will steer you in the right direction based on your needs and the state you drive in. With over 32 million traffic stops by officers in the US each year, where available, many drivers are…
Florida Learner's Permit · Mar 2, 2023Know the Consequences of Distracted Driving
When your attention wanders while you are driving, you become distracted. Changing the music, eating, adjusting mirrors, or using a cell phone are common distractions that fall in the category of personal choice. We can perform these tasks while safely stopped, or we might choose to drive while we multitask. The dangers of distracted driving…
Texas · Mar 1, 2023Legal Headlights in Texas: What You Should Know
Having vehicle headlights that meet the legal requirements in Texas or your state will help keep you safe on the road, prevent accidents, and steer clear of being pulled over for illegal headlight use. The headlight laws in Texas are clear about what kind of headlights you can use on motor vehicles and when they…
Online Driving Courses · Feb 6, 2023Texas Policies on Cell Phones While Driving
If you live or are planning a trip to Texas, it is worth your time to review the current Texas cell phone law and Texas texting and driving law before getting behind the wheel. Many of these laws have been updated within the past few years, and there are proposals for even stricter laws in…
Florida · Jan 29, 2023How to Reinstate Your Suspended License in Florida
Once your driver’s license in Florida has been suspended, it may seem like the end of the road. What are you supposed to do if you need to get to work, pick up your kids, or run errands? How License Suspensions Work in Florida The State of Florida may suspend your driver’s license for a…
Texas · Jan 2, 2023The Benefits of Online Driving Courses in Texas
Online driving courses is a broad topic in Texas, since there are so many different courses with various applications and a number of wonderful advantages. Some courses can help you get a ticket dismissed, others may be required by a court for another type of infraction, while others may help get discounts on your auto…
Texas Defensive Driving · Dec 13, 2022How to Handle a Traffic Stop Safely
Are there flashing lights in your rearview mirror? When law enforcement pulls up behind you and gives you the signal to pull over, here’s how to handle yourself during the traffic stop. Nearly every driver has been pulled over for a traffic violation, but we all wonder how to handle a traffic stop for the…
Texas · Dec 7, 20228 Benefits of Taking a Texas Online Defensive Driving Course
Driving safety is crucial everywhere, but especially in a state as great as Texas, with so many miles of backroad, major highways, and busy interstates. There are many benefits of taking a Texas online defensive driving course, including earning an insurance discount or having a ticket dismissed. All Texas drivers need excellent defensive driving skills…
Florida · Nov 29, 2022What Do Teens Need to Do to Get a Florida License?
Once you reach the age of 15 years in the state of Florida, you can start the path to securing your Florida driver license. What do teens need to do to get a Florida license? There are two mandatory courses you will need to complete. The first is a Florida drug and alcohol course also…
Texas · Nov 6, 2022Why Should I Take the Texas Defensive Driving Course Online?
The Texas Defensive Driving course is loaded with benefits for Texas drivers, and Ticket School has developed a 100% online version of the Texas Defensive Driving course. Here’s why you should take our course online. You Can Get Your Ticket Dismissed Getting a traffic ticket is an unpleasant process for Texas drivers and brings with…
Texas Defensive Driving · Oct 31, 2022How to Handle a Speeding Ticket
Being stopped for speeding can lead to panic. The source of the panic is typically the stress of knowing that you are about to have some associated costs (ticket cost, possible insurance rate increases, etc.). If you haven’t ever received a ticket, or it has been a number of years, you may not realize that…