If you’re a new driver, or you’re learning how to drive, chances are you probably think of that slender card called a driver’s license as your ticket to freedom and independence. There’s nothing quite like driving your own vehicle and calling all the shots about where you want to go. Life feels that much sweeter […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is one of the biggest contributing factors to traffic collisions in the world. In fact, it’s arguably the most careless thing that a driver could ever do. When a motorist is convicted of driving with excessively high Blood/Alcohol Content levels (BAC), it goes without saying that their entire life will […]
Driving is a more complicated activity than meets the eye. The more experience motorists get behind the wheel, the less they think about all the different variables that go into being a safe and responsible driver. Driving is about so much more than keeping speed limits and paying attention to the highway code. Being a […]
One of the most interesting ironies of driving is that having more experience doesn’t necessarily turn people into responsible motorists. In fact, the more time drivers spend behind the wheel, the more they pick up bad habits which generate excess costs and endanger safety. Going to the trouble of applying for a driver’s license isn’t […]
One of the most exhausting chores that comes with being a motorist is filling up the gas tank, especially considering how much the cost of fuel adds up over time. Thanks to rising gas prices, increased emphasis on climate change, and the geopolitical impact of dependency on fossil fuels, improving fuel efficiency has become a […]
Whenever someone hears the phrase “driving under the influence,” they automatically think about drunk driving. But the truth is, there are many different types of substances which interfere with a driver’s sobriety. Alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs impair the ability to drive because they slow down coordination, cloud judgment, and stall reaction times. Conversely, cocaine and methamphetamine […]
Insurance is such a standard part of the driving experience that people easily take it for granted. Nobody ever takes the time to explain why insurance is important, especially to new drivers. People just introduce it to new drivers as a mandatory requirement under the law, and new drivers are expected to automatically understand whether […]
Being a safe driver means so much more than most people realize. Not only does driving safely save lives, but it also ensures that the rates you pay for insurance stay low. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, California suffers an average of 3,000 traffic fatalities annually. Some of these accidents are certainly […]
No vehicle stands out on a highway quite like a Recreational Vehicle (RV) does. It doesn’t matter whether they’re brand new behemoths, or decades-old clunkers, RVs always look like they have a thousand interesting stories to tell. There’s just something cool and intriguing about the fact that such a versatile vehicle exists. In fact, the […]
Getting a ticket is something which can happen to any driver at any time. Even though you might consider yourself the most cautious driver on the planet, mistakes happen, and in the blink of an eye, you could find yourself pleading a traffic case in front of a judge. Getting involved in a traffic offense […]
Going to school can be a frustrating experience. People spend years and years studying the most random things, yet somehow, there aren’t any classes that teach about crucial responsibilities like paying taxes or buying insurance. This situation is actually problematic when you think about the fact that some forms of insurance are mandatory under the […]
Most experienced drivers know that responsible driving requires awareness of conditions on the road. While it’s easy to assume this merely translates into practicing visual alertness while driving, it’s also particularly important to be mindful of how the weather changes from season to season. As summer approaches, there are special preparations every driver should make […]
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