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Online Driving Courses · Aug 29, 20206 Tips for Avoiding Tickets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even though there have been fewer vehicles on the roads, with more people working from home and students attending virtual schools, you still must obey traffic laws when driving. People need a break to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air or drive to public areas to get out of the house for a bit…
Resources · Aug 21, 2020Fun Facts on Driver-Friendly States – Infographic
Ever wondered which states had the lowest gas prices? Maybe you are looking at moving from a big city like New York to someplace else with a short commute time? Find out some fun facts and answers to these questions now! We also take a look at the best overall road quality, lowest average insurance…
Online Driving Courses · Aug 4, 20207 Tips for Taking an Online Traffic School Course
Did you get a traffic ticket? If so, depending on the state where you live and/or got the ticket, the options available to you will vary. In some states, the court will give you the option to take a course to keep that ticket off your record. In other states, the ticket will go on…
New York · Jul 6, 2020What Does the New York Independent Drivers Guild Do?
Over the years, there has been a wide range of different organizations and unions that help workers achieve better working conditions, benefits, and other such things that can be difficult to accomplish on your own. The New York Independent Drivers Guild is one such organization that has been helping for-hire independent drivers. Who Can Join…
Resources · Jul 2, 2020The Dangers and Costs of Distracted Driving – Infographic
Distracted driving has become a serious problem for drivers of all ages. Distracted driving is where the driver’s attention to the road and control over the vehicle are distracted in some manner such as: Eating Drinking Texting Talking on a Smartphone Using the GPS Changing the Radio Station Putting on Makeup Shaving Daydreaming/Drowsy Driving There…
Online Driving Courses · Jun 29, 2020Top 8 Reasons for Taking an Online Defensive Driving Course
An online defensive driving course is one of the easiest and safest ways to complete a state-approved course from the safety and comfort of your home. You don’t have to worry about wearing a face mask to go out in public or be concerned about being exposed to COVID-19. All the course content is online…
Online Driving Courses · May 29, 20205 Reasons You Should Take a State-Approved Texas Online Driving Safety Course
If you ask most drivers if they think they are great drivers, they will tell you “Yes.” However, even though someone might think they are the best driver on the road, this is definitely not the case all the time. Some drivers speed. Other drivers get easily distracted and get into car crashes. Then there…
Resources · May 26, 2020Get the Most Out of Online Traffic School During Quarantine
Depending on what state you hold a driver license in, the type of violation you have received, and where you were ticketed, an online traffic school can have a variety of benefits. It is important to note as well that traffic school may also go by defensive driving, driving safety or driver improvement depending on…
Resources · May 13, 2020Pedestrian Accident Statistics
The number of pedestrian accidents where a motor vehicle is involved has been on the rise. Between 2009 and 2017, there was a 48% increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities. One interesting fact is that 20% of pedestrian fatalities are caused by hit and run drivers! There are several risk factors that contributed to…
Texas Defensive Driving · May 6, 2020What’s a Hit and Run?
A hit and run is a type of car crash where someone will leave the scene or provide false information. They do this for several reasons, such as they do not have car insurance, their license is expired or suspended, or they don’t even have a driver’s license. For the other person, a hit and…
Online Driving Courses · Apr 29, 2020Defensive Driving … What Is It?
When someone tells you that you need to take a defensive driving online course to learn how to drive defensively, you may be wondering what this means. In general, defensive driving is using good driving habits to help you anticipate what other drivers may do and react in a calm and collected manner. What Defensive…
New York · Apr 5, 2020Driving in New York: The Difference Between Junior and Senior Driver’s Licenses
New York State has a graduated license law that results in two different types of licenses: Junior Driver’s Licenses and Senior Driver’s Licenses. Junior licenses are for new drivers who are under the age of 18. Senior licenses are for drivers who are 18 years or older, who have completed all necessary licensing requirements. What…
Uncategorized · Mar 7, 2020Florida Driving Test Tips to Help You Avoid the Top Driving Test Mistakes
Getting your Florida learners permit is the first step to ultimately getting your driver’s license and having the freedom you need to get to school or work on your own. Before you get to the point of taking your driving test, there are several things you need to do to prepare. If this is your…
Florida Learner's Permit · Feb 29, 2020Florida Online Driving School vs. Classroom Driving School
When prospective drivers think about driving school, they think of somewhere to go that allows them to get all the needed requirements out of the way to become eligible to get their learners permit. In Florida, there are a couple requirements for teens age 14.5 to 18 years old that must be completed prior to…
Resources · Feb 20, 2020How to Stay Safe on the Road: Important Safe Driving Tips
Whether you have been driving for years or are just preparing to get your driver’s license, it is essential to learn and practice safe driving all the time. There can be so many things that you may not want to do—like wearing your seatbelt. Yet, doing them ensures you and your passengers arrive safe and…
New York · Feb 5, 2020New York Hit and Run Laws: What It Means to Leave the Scene
A hit and run is defined as a motor-vehicle driver who doesn’t stop after being involved in an crash. After being involved in a car crash, it’s only human extinct to panic and try to escape a bad situation, and there are many reasons why people flee the scene of a crash. Some leave because…
New York · Jan 29, 2020New York State Seatbelt Laws
For some drivers and passengers, wearing a seatbelt can be a nuisance, but, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, buckling up is one of the safest decisions that drivers and passengers can make. In 2017 alone, seatbelts are said to have saved an estimated 14,955 lives. If you’re a resident of New York…
Florida Learner's Permit · Jan 5, 2020Driving Safety and Attention Allocation in Adolescents
Young drivers in Texas have to face many challenges when getting behind a vehicle. For starters, they have a limited number of hours on the road and experience driving and operating a motorized vehicle. They have to learn not only how to safely drive on dry roads in the day but also how to drive…