Category Archives: Driving and Safety Tips
← Older postsNewer posts →How to Drive Safely in Strong Wind
Now that we are in the middle of autumn, weather is getting colder and those blustery fall winds are making it that little bit more difficult to drive. Strong wind can be a dangerous hazard when driving, and it does … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Driver Safety For You & Your Family, Driving and Safety Tips |Rush Hour Traffic Cheat Sheet
Going to work on a Monday morning is tough enough, but when you’re faced with a mass of rush hour traffic, it can be almost unbearable (not to mention you’re getting later for work by the minute). If you are … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Driving and Safety Tips |Study: Parents are Setting Bad Example When it Comes to Distracted Driving
It is often thought that the best way to get people to act a certain way is to lead by example. However, when it comes to parenting, any child will tell you that their parents do not always practice what … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Distracted Driving, Driving and Safety Tips, Driving Distractions |7 Tips for Driving Defensively
The highways of America are a dangerous place. Every year there are more than 5 million car accidents on U.S. roads. Defensive driving is one way to avoid getting into accidents, and more of it on American roads would certainly … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Defensive Driving Tips, Distracted Driving, Driving and Safety Tips |Share the Road: How to Drive Safely Around Big Trucks
There are almost 4,000 crashes each year that involve large trucks. A worrying statistic to be sure, but how many of these are preventable? Truck drivers spend more time on the road than anyone else, and they are a constant … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips, Driving and Safety Tips, Helping You Drive Safely |Hazards in the Headlights: 5 Tips to Avoid Hitting a Deer on the Highway
Every road you drive has hazards. Potholes, poor lighting, dangerous debris, and other cars are among the more common roadway hazards that drivers encounter. And then there are the unforeseen hazards, such as deer or other animals that come out … Continue reading
Posted in Driver Safety For You & Your Family, Driving and Safety Tips |A Year-Long Schedule for Car Maintenance
Owning a car is a great–and often essential–part of modern life. When you have a car, it gives you the freedom to travel wherever and whenever you want, while keeping you dry and having something that is personal at the … Continue reading
Posted in Car Maintenance, Defensive Driving Tips, Driving and Safety Tips |5 Common Traffic Violations
When it comes to driving, it’s easy to bend the rules when you’re in a hurry and don’t see any cops around, but ignoring traffic laws can cause serious remorse and even death. So before you jump in the car … Continue reading
Posted in Driving and Safety Tips |Safe Driving Destinations: 11 of the Best DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship Entries
Entry for our 2016 spring scholarship is now open! We will be giving away $1000 to one college student or high school senior who makes the best Twitter video using the hashtag #lifewithoutcars. You can read a full breakdown … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Online, Driving and Safety Tips, Road Trips |10 Methods for Dealing With Road Rage
Road rage can be a serious problem. At the very least, it will make you and those around you unhappy, but at worst, it can actually cause dangerous–and sometimes fatal–situations. So if you find yourself succumbing to road … Continue reading
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