The number of pedestrian accidents where a motor vehicle is involved has been on the rise. Between 2009 and 2017, there was a 48% increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities. One interesting fact is that 20% of pedestrian fatalities are caused by hit and run drivers! There are several risk factors that contributed to […]
A hit and run is a type of car crash where someone will leave the scene or provide false information. They do this for several reasons, such as they do not have car insurance, their license is expired or suspended, or they don’t even have a driver’s license. For the other person, a hit and […]
When someone tells you that you need to take a defensive driving online course to learn how to drive defensively, you may be wondering what this means. In general, defensive driving is using good driving habits to help you anticipate what other drivers may do and react in a calm and collected manner. What Defensive […]
New York State has a graduated license law that results in two different types of licenses: Junior Driver’s Licenses and Senior Driver’s Licenses. Junior licenses are for new drivers who are under the age of 18. Senior licenses are for drivers who are 18 years or older, who have completed all necessary licensing requirements. What […]
We’ve all been there where we are running late for work or in a hurry to get someplace. We may drive a little faster. Maybe we don’t fully yield at a right-on-red. Then, out of nowhere, a police officer is pulling us over and issuing a ticket. In New York, the point system is used […]
Getting your Florida learners permit is the first step to ultimately getting your driver’s license and having the freedom you need to get to school or work on your own. Before you get to the point of taking your driving test, there are several things you need to do to prepare. If this is your […]
When prospective drivers think about driving school, they think of somewhere to go that allows them to get all the needed requirements out of the way to become eligible to get their learners permit. In Florida, there are a couple requirements for teens age 14.5 to 18 years old that must be completed prior to […]
Whether you have been driving for years or are just preparing to get your driver’s license, it is essential to learn and practice safe driving all the time. There can be so many things that you may not want to do—like wearing your seatbelt. Yet, doing them ensures you and your passengers arrive safe and […]
A hit and run is defined as a motor-vehicle driver who doesn’t stop after being involved in an crash. After being involved in a car crash, it’s only human extinct to panic and try to escape a bad situation, and there are many reasons why people flee the scene of a crash. Some leave because […]
For some drivers and passengers, wearing a seatbelt can be a nuisance, but, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, buckling up is one of the safest decisions that drivers and passengers can make. In 2017 alone, seatbelts are said to have saved an estimated 14,955 lives. If you’re a resident of New York […]
