Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
If I were asked if there was any way to completely avoid car accidents, I would say yes. And then I would suggest that they should just stay home. We had driver education in high school. It was part of our curriculum. We could take physical education, or, we could choose an elective, which could…
DetailsMy car is old, but my insurance company still gives me auto insurance discounts for its “three” safety features (the air bags, anti-lock brakes and the anti-theft system). So, with the latest safety features available now, I’m curious what discounts I would qualify for if I had a newer car. Of course, the real high-dollar…
DetailsI often have discussions in my defensive driving class about the state’s requirement for auto inspections and the constant talk about doing away with non-commercial inspections or perhaps all vehicle inspections. I must admit that I am that person who procrastinates every year, when it’s time to get my car inspected. However, if you think…
DetailsDoesn’t it make you crazy when someone chunks trash out the window of their car? Well, if that irks you as much as it does me, you’ll be glad to know that there is a website promoting the Texas anti-littering program where you can report that litterbugging cockroach at www.dontmesswithtexas.org. Not only can you report…
DetailsI often have students in my class inquire about whether the police will come if called regarding a car accident and what to do when involved in one. I’m sure that depends on the severity of the accident (i.e. whether anyone got injured or if the vehicles are impeding traffic). Either way, it’s always good…
DetailsI didn’t realize that CarFax existed since in 1984. Thank goodness there are resources like this. We’d all own a brand new car if we could afford it. But with it comes along the taxes and full coverage insurance that a new car requires. I’ve been talking about buying a new car for a few…
DetailsIf you were a stranded motorist, AAA used to be the best thing to have. If you could afford it, that is. Now, most insurance companies offer roadside assistance and towing for a nominal fee. Be sure to check with your own insurance company to make sure you are paying for what suits you the…
DetailsParallel parking is the worst thing that will happen in many people’s lives. When you need a parking spot in a city, you need to know how to park in parallel. One of the easiest ways to learn how to parallel park is before you go park in the real world, go practice with cones.…
DetailsHow much is an open container ticket in Texas? If you are found with an open container of alcohol in close reach while you’re driving in Texas, you could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor and up to a $500 fine. This kind of legislation was first passed in 2001 and has more or…
DetailsI know a couple who live near downtown Dallas and their home is near a busy intersection. On weekends, they say there are a lot of car accidents in that intersection late at night. Sometimes when the crashes occur, it jars them from a deep sleep. They wake up, look out the window and sometimes…
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