Category Archives: The Daily Drive

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 →

Car renting gone viral?

In this day and age of social media, file sharing, online collaboration – being LinkedIn or Liked, it was only a matter of time before something really different became a social media phenomenon… how about “sharing” your car? A company … Continue reading →

Completing a Defensive Driving Course in Austin

It’s amazing the difference a decade makes.   Ten years ago, when someone needed to enroll in a defensive driving Austin course, their options were limited. They had to sign up for a class held somewhere in Austin, usually taking place on a Saturday and then … Continue reading →

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 →

There’s an app for that

It is interesting how quickly a word or phrase can become second nature or embedded in our popular culture.   Certainly, the phrase, “There’s an app for that” has helped propel Apple from MP3 manufacturer to a titan in the cell … Continue reading →

How To Dismiss Your Ticket!

  A lot of people are unsure how to dismiss their traffic ticket and there is a reason for this uncertainty – there are a variety of ways to do it and the laws vary from state to state. First off, … 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 →

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 →

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 →