As drivers, we all share the responsibility to drive safely around school buses and obey the laws that enforce school bus safety. School buses are the safest way for more than 20 million students to get to school each day, but this depends on the cooperation and care of all the other drivers on the […]
Recent changes to Texas drunk driving rules will allow some first time offenders to keep their license. Updates also include changes to surcharges and specify penalties for having a child in the car. Let’s cover the DUI laws in Texas and updates to the law in the Lone Star State. Understanding Texas DUI Laws Texas […]
Restrictions on cell phone use while driving are becoming the norm across the United States. Almost all states have laws on cell phone restrictions while driving, primarily targeting talking on handheld devices and texting. Many states are also ramping up enforcement of these laws based on the documented dangers of distracted driving. The extent of […]
There were far too many car accidents and fatalities in Florida in 2021, and many of these accidents might have been prevented by avoiding the common bad driver habits of some Florida drivers. In a single year there were 3,733 fatalities and 401,501 reported car accidents on Florida highways.1 What are the worst driving habits […]
There is no better time than fall to explore the Lone Star State. With a wide variety of foliage and wide open vistas, taking to the open road in the cooler days of autumn makes for some of the best Texas fall road trips. Which direction should you choose and how should you prepare for […]
Wondering how to choose the right defensive driving course? These easy steps to finding the right online defensive driving course will steer you in the right direction based on your needs and the state you drive in. With over 32 million traffic stops by officers in the US each year, where available, many drivers are […]
When your attention wanders while you are driving, you become distracted. Changing the music, eating, adjusting mirrors, or using a cell phone are common distractions that fall in the category of personal choice. We can perform these tasks while safely stopped, or we might choose to drive while we multitask. The dangers of distracted driving […]
Having vehicle headlights that meet the legal requirements in Texas or your state will help keep you safe on the road, prevent accidents, and steer clear of being pulled over for illegal headlight use. The headlight laws in Texas are clear about what kind of headlights you can use on motor vehicles and when they […]
If you live or are planning a trip to Texas, it is worth your time to review the current Texas cell phone law and Texas texting and driving law before getting behind the wheel. Many of these laws have been updated within the past few years, and there are proposals for even stricter laws in […]
Once your driver’s license in Florida has been suspended, it may seem like the end of the road. What are you supposed to do if you need to get to work, pick up your kids, or run errands? How License Suspensions Work in Florida The State of Florida may suspend your driver’s license for a […]
