Car Myths Busted

The biggest myth about cars and those who drive them is that men are better drivers than women. I teach Comedy Defensive Driving classes. And, whenever a couple comes in together, I used to ask them who was the better driver. Now that I know from experience that asking a sensitive question like that just…

Practicing Safe-Pet

In addition to pet safety in this summer heat, how about securing your pet for safety’s sake?A very nice Veterinary Technician and I were having a conversation about putting dogs in the back of pickup trucks.I asked her which was more acceptable?Loose or collared.Neither, she said.Loose, the dog could fall out or jump out and…

Driving Under The Bridge

Why does a driver’s insurance rate drop at the age of twenty-five? Recently, I was driving around in Irving, Texas listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ CD called Blood Sugar Sex Magik. When that album was released, I was 22 years old. Back then my driving sucked!! My insurance rates were high because of…

Holiday Driving Distractions

‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season to be distracted. With all the Christmas lights that sparkle up the neighborhoods and carolers going from door to door like singing Jehovah’s witnesses, one could easily be the witness to a car crash with all these distractions. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m…