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The Texas Drive Safe Blog
Practical articles on Texas traffic tickets, driving laws, insurance savings and safer habits behind the wheel.
A Solution for Distracted Driving
There are many strategies included in what is known as “defensive driving”. Some of these strategies include having proper hand position on the steering wheel, keeping a safe following distance, and…
Read articleTicket Dismissal Course for Texas Speeding Tickets
Did you get a speeding ticket somewhere in Texas recently? Chances are that you have or that you know someone who…
Read article Defensive DrivingDriving School Online for Ticket Dismissal and Insurance Discount
Did you know that you have the option to take defensive driving online? Texas drivers can take advantage of Texasdrivesafe.com, a website for drivers in Texas offering a defensive driving course in a…
Read article Insurance DiscountSave 10% on Your Texas Auto Insurance
Texas law allows a driver to complete a defensive driving course to receive an auto insurance discount of up to…
Read article Texas Driver EdTake Your Texas Adult Driver Ed Course Online
If you are between 18 and 24 and applying for your first Texas driver license, the state requires you to complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education course. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you can…
Read article Safe DrivingChild Safety Seats and LATCH Weight Limits
Federal rules for the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system set a limit on how much weight the lower anchors in your vehicle can safely hold. Knowing that limit helps parents decide…
Read article Safe DrivingTeen Drivers with Teen Passengers Have a Higher Risk of Fatality
In Texas, drivers in training must complete a minimum of seven hours of observation time in the car with an instructor and another seven hours behind the wheel. This may not be enough to keep teen…
Read article Drinking and DrivingDUI Costs More Than Just Losing Your License
There are many downsides to being pulled over in Texas for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Aside from the loss of your driver’s license and potential jail time if you’re convicted, there are…
Read article Safe DrivingSelf-Driving Cars and the Future of Driving
Self-driving technology has moved from science fiction to city streets. Driverless robotaxi services now operate in several U.S. cities, including parts of Texas, and many new cars include driver…
Read article Texas Driver EdNational Teen Driver Safety Week Encourages Responsible Habits
Parents can help their young drivers to be safer by spending more time teaching them the importance of careful driving. Implementing house rules can do just that. Some ideas include restricting when…
Read article Defensive DrivingBe Smart When Ordering a Texas Driving Record
Don’t Be Fooled When Buying a Texas Driver Record A Bit Confusing Many drivers find the whole ticket process a bit confusing, and unfortunately there are defensive driving course providers out there…
Read article Driver Safety TexasFurther Relief from Surcharges for Low Income Drivers in Texas
On Wednesday the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the launch of a new program aimed at expanding on an existing program set to assist poor drivers that have unpaid surcharges under…
Read article Driver Safety TexasSchool Bus Drivers Get More Authority in Texas
Trouble Makers on the Bus Senate Bill 1541 which was passed in the most recent Texas legislative session created a new law giving Texas school bus drivers the ability to more effectively protect the…
Read article Driver Safety Texas2013 Driver Safety Rankings for Texas Cities
Texas Driver Safety City Rankings Driving on many Texas roadways can be a bit of an adventure. Depending on the city where you happen to be driving, you may find the drivers to be less friendly,…
Read article Driver Safety TexasBack-to-School Tips for Young Drivers and Their Parents
With the new school year getting underway, there are several items that you, as a parent of a young driver, can put on your back-to-school checklist as reminders to improve safety and legal…
Read article Defensive Driving5 Ways Seniors Can Delay Effects of Aging on Their Driving Skills
As people age, their bodies change. In some cases, these changes can affect your ability to drive carefully and effectively. According to the National Institute on Aging, senior citizens can overcome…
Read article Texas Driving LawsNew Texas Laws Emphasize Safety, Responsibility
Texas recently adopted several new driving laws that went into effect immediately. They are designed to make the roadways safer and to encourage motorists to reduce their risks while driving. House…
Read article Driver Safety TexasTexas Defensive Driving Reminder of the Week
With summer ending soon and many families with children headed back to school and daycares all over the state, I thought it would be good to have this week’s Defensive Driving Texas Reminder posting…
Read article Driver Safety TexasWrong Way Crash Sheds Light on Elderly Driving Safety in Texas
Should licensing requirements be different for the elderly to help ensure overall driving safety on our nation’s roadways? It is a bit of a complicated issue since each person is different in how…
Read article Driver Safety TexasBus Driver May Have Violated Arizona’s “Stupid Motorist Law”
The “Stupid Motorist Law”, which corresponds to section 28-910 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, states that any motorist who becomes stranded after intentionally driving into a clearly marked flooded…
Read article Distracted DrivingDriving Safety Concerns With Hands Free Technologies
In a recent posting on our site we discussed a Texas A&M Transportation Institute study that showed that hands free technology may not be the safer alternative that it is made out to be when behind…
Read article Driver Safety TexasNew NHTSA Booklet Offers Safety Tips for Parents With Kids and Cars
Parents looking for new ways to keep their children safe can take some tips from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There is a new booklet…
Read article Distracted DrivingStudy Shows Varied Views on Distracted Driving With Teens and Parents
In a recent survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company, many teens admitted to engaging in distracted driving activities while behind the wheel. A whopping 62 percent of 500 teen-age drivers admitted…
Read article Drinking and DrivingFederal Agency Recommends Reducing Drunk Driving Limits
The current limit for driving while intoxicated is a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 in all states nationwide. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently recommended lowering…
Read article Distracted DrivingTexting and Driving Study Shows Hands-On and Voice Methods Equally Distracting
As the use of text messages, or texting, grows in popularity, the number of text messages sent and the number of motor vehicle crashes related to texting is also growing. Statistics from the wireless…
Read article Defensive Driving SchoolToyota Offers Summer Program for Texas Teens
Now that motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among teen-agers, the spotlight on safe driving for teens is growing, especially with defensive driving in TX. Toyota recently…
Read article Defensive Driving SchoolATA Event Honors Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Minimizing distracted driving is one way to be safer on the road. In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a team from the American Trucking Association (ATA) recently invited people…
Read article Driver Safety TexasOil and Gas Growth Causing Driver Safety Concerns
When you think of Texas, many people think of oil and gas. It is an accurate association, since there are millions of people in the state currently working in the industry. However it is the recent…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTexas Defensive Driving Now Mobile Friendly
Mobile Device Ready When Texas defensive driving courses were first state approved in an online format, it presented a new level of convenience and flexibility for customers needing traffic ticket…
Read article Driver Safety Texas2013 Texas Legislative Efforts Focused on Driver Safety
It’s been said that a driver can drive across the entire length of a football field in the time it takes to read an incoming text message. Sadly, that’s the distance some drivers are operating their…
Read article Distracted DrivingDrive Defensively in the Permian Basin Region
Our first goal is to make online Texas defensive driving courses both convenient and comprehensive to drivers. But we also take every opportunity to promote and encourage roadway safety. Keeping…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTexas Defensive Driving Online – Frequently Asked Questions
Millions of drivers get pulled over across Texas roadways. Some choose to simply pay the ticket and others choose to take a state approved Texas defensive driving course to keep their record as clean…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTexas Defensive Driving News: Texas Focuses on the Issue of Distracted Driving
Texting While Driving Ban 2012 If you remember, during the last legislative session, a texting while driving ban law was successfully passed through both the House and Senate, but was vetoed by…
Read article Safe DrivingTips for Driving in Adverse Weather
Picture a person completely disregarding defensive driving in Texas. The image that most likely races to mind first is probably of someone behind the wheel while either under the influence or…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving Tips – How to Get a Warning Instead of a Ticket
At the most basic of levels, the most obvious way to keep your insurance low and promote road safety is to drive the set speed limit, signal appropriately, and obey traffic signs at all times.…
Read article Defensive Driving SchoolBe Prepared if Your Car Breaks Down on the Freeway
When a moving vehicle suddenly stops on a busy highway like the I-10 and I-45 interchange, it is hard not to panic. The Texas Interstate System is one of the largest in the country, covering over…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTexas Drivers Ed – What Are You Teaching About Driving?
Unintended Drivers Ed Yesterday Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. released a press release that covered some early results from a national study that they conducted by surveying 5,500 young drivers (age 16…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingWhy to Voluntarily take Texas Online Defensive Driving
People typically associate Texas defensive driving with an attempt to expunge some sort of a moving violation, such as speeding or running a red light. The process usually begins with a police…
Read article Defensive Driving SchoolDefensive Driving Class Information – Household Items for Emergency Car Kit
The seasons are changing and so are Texas roadways. Storm season is here and will grossly affect driving conditions. As Mother Winter approaches, the air is becoming foggier and the sun is out for…
Read article Driver Safety TexasNational Teen Driver Safety Week 2012
This is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 14 – 20), so I thought it was the perfect time to discuss a couple of recent studies conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showing how…
Read article Distracted DrivingTo Text, or Not to Text in Texas
Driving laws vary from state to state and city to city, especially when it comes to texting or using mobile devices while driving. It can be confusing when crossing state lines. For example, Texas is…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingWhat Kind Of Tickets Can Be Forgiven Through Texas Defensive Driving?
Typically, when you get a traffic ticket and pay the fine in Texas, you’ll get points on your license. After a certain number, penalties become more severe and you may run the risk of losing your…
Read article Driver Safety TexasTexas Driver Safety Course News: Is 85mph the New Norm for Texas?
Safety advocates argue that the new 85 mph speed limit for a toll road in Texas is too dangerous and a cash grab, but the State disagrees.
Read article Distracted DrivingTips To Prevent Distracted Driving
In some cases, stopping distracted driving is as simple as turning off your phone. But in other cases, it might require a little bit more finesse. Rather than waiting until you have time to formally…
Read article Distracted DrivingThe Many Types Of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a broad term used to describe anything that takes attention from the road. It’s easy to think of it in abstract terms, to say that you won’t drive distracted, but never really…
Read article Distracted DrivingDistracted Driving Amongst Teens
Texas Defensive Driving Online News Today’s world offers many different kinds of high tech gadgets and devices to help make our lives easier. Many of these are mobile devices that allow for access…
Read article Safe DrivingTire Safety Tips
Texas Driver Safety News – Tire Safety Tips June 3rd through the 9th is National Tire Safety Week, and as an online Texas driver safety course provider we wanted offer some tips to remind drivers…
Read article Drinking and DrivingDrinking and Driving…is Less Than .08% Safe?
A recent research study suggests that drivers are not as safe as they think or the law says after having as little as one alcoholic beverage before driving.
Read article Safe DrivingPerry Vetos Texting While Driving Ban
On Friday June 17th 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed a law that passed the state legislature that would have made reading or sending text messages while driving illegal statewide. This was one…
Read article Safe DrivingIs a Texting While Driving Ban Coming to Texas?
Numerous sources are reporting that Texas lawmakers have passed a law that would put a statewide ban on text messaging, emailing,…
Read article Drinking and DrivingShould Texas Strengthen their Drunk Driving Laws?
Lawmakers are finding their efforts to enact tougher drunk driving laws in Texas to be a tough road. Texas has traditionally been a state where lawmakers are very reluctant to create laws that would…
Read article Safe DrivingCould Texas Speed Limits Be Increasing?
Are increased speed limits good for Texas? A proposed Bill in the Texas legislature is trying to do just that.
Read article Safe DrivingAdult Driver Ed in Texas
If you are between the ages of 18 and 24 and you are wanting to get your first drivers license in Texas, you are now required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course. Learn more in this post.
Read article Safe DrivingGet your Texas Driving Record Online
Traffic Tickets and Driving Records What is the quickest and cheapest way to get my driving record? The answers to this question is really pretty simple, and you will be really glad you read this…
Read article Safe DrivingUnderstanding the Points System in Texas
Texas Driver Responsibility Law House Bill 3588 created a new system in an attempt to encourage drivers on the Texas roadways to drive more safely. This is called the Texas Driver Responsibility Law.…
Read article Safe DrivingFree defensive driving course
Looking for a free defensive driving course? Check out this blog post to find out if that is possible, and more useful defensive driving course information.
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTop 10 Reasons to take a Texas Defensive Driving Course Online
1. Keeps your driving record clean – This is more important that most people realize. In Texas whenever a person chooses to simply pay for a traffic ticket or moving violation (speeding, etc.) that…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingTexas Defensive Driving Can Save You Money
Are you aware of the money that you save by choosing to take a defensive driving course rather than just pay the fine? This article compares the two options and explains why taking a defensive…
Read article Texas Driver EdHelp! I Need My First Texas License
Getting a Texas driver license is a step by step process. You will need to study the driver’s handbook, practice driving in different environments, and complete a driver ed course. Learn more about…
Read article Texas Defensive DrivingWhy Should I Take a Texas Defensive Driving Course?
Many Texas drivers are court-ordered to attend a driver improvement course. It’s not anyone’s idea of fun, but it is well worth your while. Learn about how this course can benefit you by teaching…
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