Category Archives: Helping You Drive Safely
← Older postsDID YOU KNOW…
Did you know that the experts at DefensiveDriving.com produced a contemporary, educational defensive driving video in 2004 called Wheels in Motion. We offer this video for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts 100% on the Internet via streaming video. You can take … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning Accidents also called aquaplaning or planing are caused when a driver loses steering control because a layer of water on the roadway prevents direct contact between the tires and the road surface. The resulting loss of friction causes the … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |Changing a flat tire
Ever heard that hindsight is 20/20? You may have said this if you’ve ever been driving and gotten a flat tire without knowing how to change one. A long time ago, I was in this same predicament. This was before cell … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |Can I Take Defensive Driving In 2 States
Good news for most drivers who have received tickets in multiple states, in most instances they are independent from each-other. This means that you can get a speeding ticket in 2 states and take defensive driving for each of them … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely, Weird Laws |DefensiveDriving.com to lower your insurance rates
Insure.com conducted a new survey indicating Louisiana has the highest insurance premiums nation wide with an average annual cost of $2,511. Texas ranked #24 at $1,463 and Maine has the lowest average car insurance rates at $903 annually. With the economy attempting … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |5 Tips for First Time DUI Offenders
Drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated, impaired driving, operating under the influence: no matter what you call it, drunk driving is illegal in all US states and most countries around the world. Sadly a large number … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Helping You Drive Safely |Top 10 Things You Need in Your Car Emergency Kit
You don’t wait until a disaster to get prepared do you? Of course not. So why wait for an emergency to get the most complete car emergency kit you can get? First aid kits celebrate their 130th birthday this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Driver Safety For You & Your Family, Helping You Drive Safely | Tagged Blanket, Duct Tape, emergency, emergency car kit, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Flashlight, Headlamp, Jumper Cables, Lantern, Multipurpose tool, Reflective Triangles, Tow Rope |Adaptive Headlights Makes for Safer Driving
It wasn’t long ago that cruise control was a rarity on most vehicles. Usher in the soon to be standard feature of adaptive headlights. Safety isn’t all on the driver’s shoulders anymore. Adaptive headlights provide a safer driving experience. It … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Helping You Drive Safely | Tagged adaptive headlights, defensive driving, Driving safety, headlights, Safedriving |Hurricane Preparedness Guide: Car Care Before the Storm
It’s confirmed; you’re in the path of a hurricane. You’ve made arrangements and have a plan in place for your family’s safety. However, what about securing your exit option; your car. One of your priorities should be car care in … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Helping You Drive Safely | Tagged basic driving tips, car care, Drive Safely, Driving in a storm, driving tips |How to Talk to Your Kids About Driving Under the Influence
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, and about a quarter of those crashes involve a teen driving under the influence. Many parents want to talk to their kids about drinking and driving, but worry that the … Continue reading
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