Driving Distractions

Traffic School for Florida offers point reduction and discounts for auto insurance. In most cases, if you receive a traffic citation you will be eligible to complete a Florida approved traffic school course. You are permitted to complete the course once a year and up to 5 times in your life. DefensiveDriving.com offers a 4-hour basic driver improvement course.

The course is an online video and DVD video based course which consists of six sections, six quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam. Once...

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Running out of gas sucks, especially when you’re in an inconvenient location such as the highway. Many drivers, including myself are guilty of passing by the gas station thinking “I can make it.” Driver safety is very important. No matter the circumstance, it's always better to be safe than sorry.  If your car runs out off gas on the highway, pull over to right shoulder and turn on your hazard lights. If you can’t make it to the shoulder and your car dies in the middle of the highway, grab your...

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If you are charged with an offense involving a motor vehicle or a motorcycle, you may be eligible to have your citation dismissed by successfully completing a driver safety course or a motorcycle operator training course. If you do not provide the court with notice of your request to take the course, you will lose the privilege.

You will not be able to take a defense driving course if you are currently taking another course or have completed a course within 12 months of your offense date. If you...

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Driver safety is very important. As drivers, our lives and the life of others are at stake. Driving safely can prevent traffic citations, accidents, and deaths. I believe that all drivers should be required to complete a state approved defensive driving course every 3 years; every year if the driver is a senior citizen.  Not only will taking a defensive driving course refresh your driving skills, it can also be used for ticket dismissal, and discounts for auto insurance.

Using your blinker can...

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As a mature driver you may experience declines in your vision, hearing, reaction time, and flexibility. If you are 55 years or older, DefensiveDriving.com offers a mature driving course. Taking this online driver safety course will help you continue to drive safely and save  you up to 15% on your auto insurance, that's about $300-500/year in savings. No matter who your insurance provider is, they are mandated to reduce your insurance rates for 3 years. Our course is 100% online and is accessible...

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Failure to maintain financial responsibility can have serious consequences. If you receive more than one conviction for FMFR, it will result in the suspension of your driver's license. Furthermore, failure to have liability insurance makes you responsible for any and all costs associated with an accident. It is important to maintain insurance on your vehicle at all times.

If you are issued a citation for no insurance or failure to present proof of financial responsibility, you must present...

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We all know that driving while intoxicated is not only illegal but also life threatening. Driving while intoxicated can affect your driver’s license, your life, and the life others. If you choose to drink, drink responsibly so that you will not harm yourself or others. Here is an example of what may happen if you decide to drive after a few drinks:

You’re at a party having the best time of your life. The drinks are flowing and the music is blasting. After a few hours of partying, a few drinks,...

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Driver safety is very important. As drivers, our lives and the life of others are at stake. Driving safely can prevent traffic citations, accidents, and deaths. I believe that all drivers should be required to complete a state approved defensive defensive course every 3 years. Not only will taking a defensive driving course refresh your driving skills, it can also be used for ticket dismissal, and discounts for auto insurance.

Using your blinker can save a life. Stopping completely at every stop...Read More »

I'm driving down the street and this car jumps in front of me then slams on the brakes. I swerve around the car to avoid an accident and I pulled on the side of the car. Their window was down so I immediately began yelling and screaming at the driver. The driver laughs which really upset me so I grabbed a water bottle and threw it at the driver. The water splashed all over the driver and her car. The driver was highly pissed and started yelling at me. I laughed and drove away. As I was driving I...

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