Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
Every year, millions of drivers take defensive driving courses to dismiss a ticket, lower insurance rates, or simply refresh their skills. But in 2025, the world of driver safety looks very different. With more distractions than ever, touchscreens, alerts, navigation systems, EV displays, drivers are juggling more information than their brains were built for. That…
A Brief History of Anti-Lock Braking Systems The Statue of Liberty is not the only world renowned object designed by the French. Anti-lock braking systems, also known as ABS, were also designed by the French for aircraft around 1929. Before they put anti-lock braking systems on cars, if the road was slick and you…
I feel sorry for those poor bicyclists who are just trying to get a little cardio workout so they can possibly live longer. When in reality just riding a bike on the street could lead to their demise. When it comes to bikes versus cars I hear people complain “Why don’t they ride on the…
Safety Tips for Driving in Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Not only can hurricanes and tropical storms do a number on your sweet ride, but you must also be prepared to travel. The American Red Cross has compiled a list of items for your survival kit for traveling during hurricane and tropical storm season.…
Is defensive driving the same as Driver’s Ed? Is Driver’s Ed a defensive driving course? Well, you’ve come to the right place for definitive answers – because Comedy Defensive Driving is the original source of good material to keep you not only enlightened but entertained as well! A Driver’s Education Course teaches new drivers how…
If you own a pricey, newer model car, it probably has a parking feature where it will parallel park the car for you. What a dream that would have been when I, and generations of other drivers agonized over having to parallel park. That was likely one of the most flunked portions of the driving…
I grew up in a house that stood about 1,500 feet from the Burlington Northern rail line. And when those trains would sound that crazy horn at wee hours of night it would scare the bejeezus out of me! Heck, I think because of that, I wet the bed until I was in middle school.…
Texas drivers with autism, deafness, PTSD, and other communication challenges are receiving help. Now they will be able to make law enforcement aware ahead of time. For this reason, a new law for drivers with communication issues has been passed to thwart this stressful situation. EASING STRESS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS Driver’s communication can be difficult…
You may think your newer vehicle with life-saving safety features can withstand a hit, even from a large truck. It’s true that most of the larger SUV’s weigh somewhere between 4,200 and 5,400 lbs. But large trucks, especially those with a truck-tractor and trailer combination can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. These trucks require more…
A new law has passed in Texas that you must be 21 years of age to purchase or possess tobacco products (unless you are military). And if caught, that will get you a “minor in possession” (as it would if you were caught with drugs or alcohol because nicotine is a drug). This follows New…