Category Archives: Defensive Driving Tips
← Older posts2019 Scholarship Reminder
As we get close to the school year wrapping up, we wanted to remind everyone that our 2019 Defensive Driving Scholarship is still open for entries, and it will just take a few minutes of your time to apply! This … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Hidden Discounts For Car Insurance
The national average cost of car insurance is about $900. Texas drivers specifically look at a slightly higher bill, but very close to the national average, typically below $1,000. The largest factors of the price are pretty unsurprising; The value … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Now Accepting 2019 Scholarship Applications
We’re now accepting applications to the 2019 DefensiveDriving.com $1,000 Scholarship. This year we have a simple, but relevant prompt. “What’s your major?” To apply, eligible students can post to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #MyFutureMajor to be heard … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Scholarship |How Do I Dismiss A Ticket in California?
California court allows for completion of traffic school to be used for traffic violations in accordance with 1808.7 V.C. Our course is CA DMV approved and the shortest course available by law. Currently our Defensive Driving Course for California is … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |New Year, New Version Of You (Behind The Wheel)
Let’s all make a New Year’s Resolution together. Despite how hard we try sometimes, you can’t control everything in your life, even when driving you can really only affect in the way you drive. Vehicle-related deaths in the United States … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Everyday Driver |Texas Defensive Driving 2019
Happy New Year from DefensiveDriving.com! Over 100,000 people got their tickets dismissed and insurance reduced with us in 2018, and we’re so happy to have been able to help! Headed into a new year, we want to highlight some updates … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |New Texas Law Makes Defensive Driving Easier and Faster
A new law, effective November 1, 2018 allows drivers to instantly download the Certificate of Completion after completing their defensive driving course. Until now, drivers taking courses were forced to wait for a physical copy of their Certificate of … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Yes, You Can Download Your Certificate of Completion in Texas
Q: Can I Download My Defensive Driving Certificate of Completion in Texas? A: Yes, you can now download and print your defensive driving Certificate of Completion in Texas as of November 1st 2018. Up until this point, drivers … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |Is Texting and Driving Illegal In Texas?
We’ll cut to the point. Yes, texting and driving is illegal in Texas as of September 1st 2017. Also, talking on the phone while driving is illegal unless you’re using a hands-free device. Previously there were designated areas where you … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Distracted Driving, Driving Distractions |Defensive Driving or Traffic School
A frequent question we get asked is the difference between a traffic school and defensive driving. It turns out that the only difference is where you’re from. Different states call it a traffic school, although the function is exactly the … Continue reading
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