Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
Stranded Vehicle problems? We have been there! We wanted to revisit this blog previously written and give a quick update. Along with Dawn’s story of how she ended up with an empty tank (which happens to the best of us). We wanted to give some quick tips on what to do AND what not to…
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…
You may be wondering if there’s a way to dismiss that inconvenient ticket on your driving record. The good news is, yes. You can have your ticket dismissed by taking a defensive driving course. This is the case only if the county you received the ticket from approves it. And before moving forward, make sure…
If you were a stranded motorist, AAA used to be the best thing to have. If you can afford it. Now, most insurance companies offer roadside assistance and towing for a nominal fee. In Texas, there is an 800 number printed on the back of your driver license or ID card for roadside assistance and…
I didn’t realize that CarFax was founded in 1984. Thank goodness there are resources like this for drivers. We’d all own a brand new car if we could afford it, along with the taxes and the full coverage insurance that a new car requires. I’ve been talking about buying a new car for a few…
You are not eligible to take a defensive driving class for a ticket dismissal if: You hold a commercial driver’s license You were charged with speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit You were charged with violating one of the following sections of the Transportation Code (TRC) of the State of Texas:…
I often have students in my class inquire about whether the police will come if called to a car accident. 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 to know what to do after a car…
Every driver knows that road reflectors on the highway will reflect a silver white in the dark. If you’re going the wrong way on the highway at night, they will reflect red, meaning that you are going the wrong way! And, trust me, you don’t want to be a wrong way driver. And if you…
Experts say it’s the simple things that enhance safety such as wearing a seat belt, driving the right speed for the conditions and paying attention to the road. These are the very things most drivers involved in accidents neglect to do. They also say that 95% of crashes are caused by human error. People driving…
I saw a LOCK TAKE HIDE sign today that said “PREVENT THEFT: LOCK Your Car TAKE Your Keys HIDE Your Belongings FILL a Decoy Purse With Thousands of Angry, Venomous Bees” (ha!) Typically when we talk about theft of automobiles, someone leaves the keys in their car and so it begins. We constantly see parking…