Category Archives: The Daily Drive

Do You Know Your State’s Law When it Comes to Driving with Headphones?

With states buckling down against texting and distracting driving, it’s important to know the most up-to-date laws while in the car. With that said, do headphones come into play with distracted driving laws? According to Digitalmusicnews.com, 35 states say it’s … Continue reading →

Ticket to Ride: The Pros and Cons of Public Transportation

Sick of fighting traffic to and from your job? It’s time to unclench your fists and look at the facts when it comes to your daily commute. Could you be saving time and money by taking public transportation? Better yet, … Continue reading →

GM Launches New Car Sharing Service, Maven

    Borrowing a car in Michigan just got a lot easier. General Motors has announced the name for its new ride-sharing and car-sharing venture, “Maven.” The service will allow users to find and reserve vehicles for themselves, using their … Continue reading →

Why Won’t Autonomous Cars Have a Steering Wheel?

  At this point in time, the big question surrounding self-driving cars is no longer “if,” but “when?” Once consigned to fantasy novels and sci-fi movies, there is now a very real chance that self-driving vehicles will be on the … Continue reading →

Lane Rage: Left Lane Hogs Now Face Large Police Fines

    The left lane of the freeway is so often billed as the “fast lane,” but how often do you find yourself stuck in that lane, crawling behind someone going far too slow, your rage increasing with every mile? … Continue reading →

5 Insane Ways People Have Tried to Get Out of Traffic Tickets

    Nobody likes getting a traffic ticket, especially when it likely won’t even save you any time. Hey, that’s why we’re here to help you out. However, that doesn’t mean that any of us are immune to the odd … Continue reading →

Florida Senate Unanimous as State Considers Ban on Traffic Ticket Quotas

  Florida may become the latest state to implement a ban on traffic ticket quotas, after the senate voted unanimously to pass the “Waldo Bill” that would see the proposed legislation take effect. The bill is so named because of … Continue reading →

Traffic Tickets and Your Insurance Premium!

Speeding?  Pulled over for not wearing your seatbelt?   Did a “STOP” (Spin Tires on Pavement) in front of a cop? Outside of the stress of having the red and blue lights, do you know what that ticket might do to … Continue reading →

Taking an online defensive driving course: Quickly and Easily

As if life was not complicated enough, enter the traffic ticket.   You were going about your daily business and next thing you know, you are face to face with an officer of the law who has taken exception to your … Continue reading →

2nd Annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The second ever, or second annual National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starts April 1st.   Law enforcement, educators, victims, non profits and companies like DefensiveDriving.com will be focusing on the dangers of distracted driving.   California was one of the first states … Continue reading →