8 Bad Driving Habits to Kick Quick
Even the most experienced drivers pick-up a bad driving habit or two. All of the bad driving habits on this list are some of the most common offenses and directly contribute to distracted driving. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. You owe it to yourself… Continue reading 8 Bad Driving Habits to Kick Quick
Continue readingConfident Driving: 6 Tips to Increase Your Confidence While Driving
Learning how to drive and to do it well, takes time and practice. There isn’t a magic wand you can wave to instill confidence in yourself, but there are actionable steps you can take over time to improve your confidence while driving. Here are 6 tips to assist you in confident driving. Practice Often. To… Continue reading Confident Driving: 6 Tips to Increase Your Confidence While Driving
Continue readingHow to Master the U-turn
If you find yourself having inadvertently turned down a dead-end road, or that the road ahead is blocked, you will need to get your vehicle turned around safely. You can do so by executing a safe and proper U-Turn, if road width permits. A 3-Point Turn may be necessary for narrower roadways. Learn how to… Continue reading How to Master the U-turn
Continue readingHow Can You Lower Your Risk of Hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning — the word can be a bit scary for even the most experienced drivers. The event can occur with even the smallest amount of water accumulation and happens when your tires ride on the surface of standing water instead of the pavement. Hydroplaning specifically refers to a film of water that forms between the… Continue reading How Can You Lower Your Risk of Hydroplaning?
Continue readingImpaired Driving: What You Need to Know
Impaired driving is currently the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. Impaired driving is a problem at all times and days of the week. “Driving Under the Influence” is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs including cannabis (marijuana) prescribed for medical purposes, or intoxicating compounds and methamphetamine. In… Continue reading Impaired Driving: What You Need to Know
Continue readingWho Has the Right-of-Way?
Even for experienced drivers, intersections are among the most hazardous locations and are the site of many collisions. It may sound simple, but the sooner you size-up an intersection and identify the potential hazards, the more likely you are to avoid a collision. Here are four things you should do when coming to an… Continue reading Who Has the Right-of-Way?
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