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Florida · Oct 29, 2022Simple Guide for Getting Your Florida Learner’s License
In order to start the process of getting your Florida learner’s permit, you must: Be between 15 years and 17 years of age. Pass vision and hearing tests. Complete a drug and alcohol course (TLSAE). Provide the documents required. Pass the learner’s permit test. These are the steps to follow to secure permission to drive…
Texas · Oct 7, 2022How to Transfer Your Driver’s License to Texas as a New Resident
The wide open spaces, gorgeous weather and strong economy are just a few of the many reasons that so many make the decision to move to Texas each year. If you’ve recently made the move to the Lone Star State, you’ll need to transfer your driver’s license in person. When Do You Need to Transfer…
Texas Defensive Driving · Sep 23, 2022How to Choose a Defensive Driving Course That’s Right for You
Staying safe behind the wheel is one of the main concerns most drivers have. If you want to avoid auto accidents, then you need to work on improving your skills as a driver. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this goal is taking a defensive driving course. Defensive driving classes are designed to…
Uncategorized · Sep 20, 2022How to Safely Stop Your Car in Different Weather
Changing weather conditions pose a danger to new drivers who have not had time to develop defensive driving habits that include changing how they stop a vehicle. Experienced drivers might have driving habits that put them at a disadvantage when the road conditions suddenly change beneath their tires. These tips on how to stop in…
Resources · Sep 16, 2022How to Park a Car Properly
If you are a new driver, learning how to park properly can be one of the biggest challenges in passing a road test. But even if you have been driving for years, there might be tips and tricks to help you with parking in new kinds of parking structures and defensive driving strategies for entering…
Florida · Aug 23, 2022How to Get a Florida Hardship License
If your driving privileges have been suspended or revoked in the State of Florida, you may be eligible to apply for a Florida hardship license that will allow you to drive for specific purposes like work or school. There are guidelines you must follow to apply for a hardship license in Florida, and not everyone…
Texas Defensive Driving · Jul 23, 2022How Long Is a Defensive Driving Course Online?
There are so many reasons to take a defensive driving course online. You might be looking for a discount on your insurance premium or a way to study safe driving skills, seeking ticket dismissal, or be court ordered to complete a defensive or driver improvement course to keep your driver license. One thing you might…
Texas Defensive Driving · Jul 5, 2022Why Should You Take the Texas Online Defensive Driving Course?
Taking a Texas defensive driving course online is a convenient option. With an internet connection, you can meet state requirements and learn how to drive safely using engaging interactive materials. At Ticket School, we have available a 100% online defensive driving class. These are some of its benefits: Lower Your Insurance Costs Depending on your…
Texas · Jun 23, 2022Do You Need a Learner’s Permit if You’re Over 18 in Texas?
If you are over the age of 18 and looking to get your first Texas driver’s license, you might wonder if you need a learner’s permit before you can apply for a driver’s license. There are some factors that determine what kind of classes Texas adults need to complete before they can take their driving…
Florida BDI · Jun 4, 2022Ticket School’s Florida Online Traffic School Is Great for All Drivers
Ticket School’s Florida Online Traffic School is a 4-hour, 100% online course that is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). It comes packed with a host of great benefits that serve a wide variety of drivers, regardless of age or other factors. Let’s take a look at what makes…
Online Driving Courses · May 23, 2022Car Emergency Kit Checklist
Part of defensive driving is preparedness. Part of preparedness is having the right items in your vehicle when roadside emergencies happen to help you get back on the road safely or shelter in your vehicle while you wait for assistance. While driver improvement and defensive driving courses teach essential skills to avoid accidents, you might…
Online Driving Courses · May 5, 2022How Much Do You Save on Insurance with Driving School?
One of the many reasons that people sign up for driving school is to save money on their car insurance. There are a number of ways that online defensive driving courses and drivers education can save you money. Some of these are in the form of direct discounts from car insurance companies, while others might…
Texas · Apr 4, 2022Texas Defensive Driving Course with Ticket School
Ticket School offers a Texas defensive driving course that is completely online. There are many benefits, but perhaps the best advantage is the ability to complete the state-approved course without spending time in a classroom. You can take an online defensive driving course from Ticket School in the comfort of your home or anywhere with…
New York · Mar 29, 2022New York Pre-Licensing Course Options
Are you preparing to get your driver’s license for the first time? If you currently hold a New York learner’s permit, are at least 18 years old, and have access to an internet-enabled device, you can take advantage of the online New York pre-licensing course. What Is the New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course? The New…
Online Driving Courses · Mar 28, 2022How to Drive in the Rain
One essential driving skill is learning how to drive in the rain. Water on the road changes the physics of driving, making tires lose traction and stopping more difficult. Heavy rain, snow, and fog make it difficult to see other vehicles or obstacles in time to avoid a collision. These tips for driving in heavy…
New York · Mar 23, 2022Can I Take the New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Online?
Recent changes in the Department of Motor Vehicles rules now allows for certaining qualifying adults who are trying to get a driver’s license for the first time in New York the option to complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course online instead of in a live classroom setting. This is only if the prospective driver has not…
Texas Defensive Driving · Mar 8, 2022Should I Take a Defensive Driving Course or Just Pay the Ticket?
When you get a traffic ticket in many states, there are serious consequences that go beyond the fine and the frustration. While it might seem easier to simply pay by the due date and move on, there are huge advantages to having the ticket dismissed if possible. Many states, including Texas, allow drivers to have…
Texas · Mar 1, 2022What Is the Fine if a Driver Speeds in a Construction Zone in Texas?
Road construction zones in Texas present unique challenges to drivers, including narrow lanes, heavy equipment, slow-moving vehicles, and uneven or missing pavement. Gravel on the roadway and even various equipment present a hazard to drivers and road construction workers in Texas work zones. Traffic fines double in construction or maintenance zones in Texas, and there…