The 2021 DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship is Open
Published on 27th May, 2021 at 15:42:01
We are now accepting entries into the 2021 DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship. Each year we hold the scholarship to help empower tomorrow’s future leaders. This year we’re asking students about their future, and what led them to their decision. Our 2021 … Continue reading
Posted in Scholarship |Can I Take Defensive Driving Twice?
Published on 20th Apr, 2021 at 12:30:26
In Texas, you can take a defensive driving course as many times as needed. The normal requirements to be eligible for defensive driving are: -Haven’t taken a defensive driving class within the previous 12 months -Do not have a CDL … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Is Defensive Driving The Same As Drivers Ed?
Published on 24th Mar, 2021 at 08:40:57
No, they are not. Defensive Driving and Drivers Ed are two separate things. Drivers Ed is a course designed to teach people how to drive, either teens or adults. The course focuses on the basics of learning how to … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online |Texans, Please Prepare To Stay Off The Roads
Published on 12th Feb, 2021 at 13:28:14
On February 11th, at least 9 people were tragically lost in accidents related to the winter weather conditions across DFW. In the coming week, many more Texans are going to find themselves facing similar situations. If there’s absolutely any … Continue reading
Posted in Driving and Safety Tips |Does A Certificate of Completion Expire?
Published on 28th Jan, 2021 at 14:15:07
A Certificate of Completion is what you receive when you complete your defensive driving course. If you’re taking a defensive driving course to dismiss a moving violation, the court will require a Certificate of Completion as proof you completed … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Is Eating While Driving Illegal in Texas?
Published on 5th Jan, 2021 at 13:41:44
Eating while driving is not illegal in Texas. However, distracted driving (such as eating while driving) accounts for nearly 1 in 5 accidents annually. So while you may not be cited specifically for the act of eating while driving, … Continue reading
Posted in Distracted Driving, Everyday Driver |First Speeding Ticket in Texas
Published on 27th Oct, 2020 at 11:47:04
Whether you’re a new driver or veteran with thousands of miles behind the wheel, your first speeding ticket doesn’t need to be a big deal. It also doesn’t need to affect your insurance rates, or even be reported to … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Everyday Driver, The Speeder In You |Can I Be Arrested For Speeding?
Published on 30th Sep, 2020 at 12:41:56
No, you can not be arrested for simply speeding in Texas. It is possible for that speeding ticket to turn into an arrest though if you are unwilling to sign the citation, or if there are other factors at play. … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |How Common Are Manual Transmissions in 2020?
Published on 9th Sep, 2020 at 14:28:04
Stick Shift AKA manual transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. Just 10 years ago nearly 40% of the cars in the United States were offered with a manual transmission option. In 2020 less than 15% of vehicles … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Traffic Ticket While Driving for Uber or Lyft
Published on 14th Aug, 2020 at 11:49:34
Both Lyft & Uber review your driver record prior to approval for driving for them. Once hired naturally you will spend a lot more time behind the wheel though. With that comes the risk for additional moving violations. It’s … Continue reading
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