Category Archives: Defensive Driving Tips

The 2024 Scholarship is Open Until September 30th

  It’s not to late to enter our 2024 Scholarship. Each year DefensiveDriving.com awards a scholarship to help jumpstart the journey of an eligible student. We keep the prompt simple since we understand that applying for scholarships and grants can … Continue reading →

Do Car Upgrades Increase Resale Value?

Making modifications to our vehicles is a way to express ourselves and improve our quality of life when we’re behind the wheel. Whether that be custom audio systems, aftermarket rims or exhaust – all aftermarket parts are a way to … Continue reading →

Drivers Permit Practice Test: Are You Ready for Your License?

Learning to drive is a rite of passage for teenagers and others alike in the United States. Millions across the country have spent countless hours learning the rules of the road and getting used to life behind the wheel, and … Continue reading →

Cruising and Cursing: What is Road Rage?

We’ve all been there. You’re cruising down the freeway, carefree and singing along to the radio. When suddenly, out of nowhere, another vehicle appears and cuts in front of you, causing you to slam on your brakes, swerve, or otherwise … Continue reading →

Misunderstood Driving Laws: 6 Rules of the Road that Most People Get Wrong

Congratulations! You’ve earned the right to get behind the wheel of an automobile. You passed the written exam and the driving test, and you would never dream of intentionally breaking any of the driving laws that you have come to … Continue reading →

10 Most Dangerous Things People Do While Driving

Driving is dangerous enough as it is–it is estimated that there are around 10 million car accidents every year–but when you add into the equation human error and dangerous driving habits, the road can be a scary place to be. … Continue reading →

Defensive Driving: Insurance Reduction in Texas…

By completing a state approved defensive driving course such as DefensiveDriving.com, you’ll not only improve your skills as a driver, you also could be eligible to save money on your insurance! Many of the leading insurance companies in the state … Continue reading →

Towing A Trailer: Important Safety Tips

Towing a trailer may seem like a fairly simple thing. After all, it just goes where you car goes, right? The reality is that much more thought must go into towing a trailer safely in order for your next outdoor … Continue reading →

What Can You Do to Become a Better Driver?

  Driving is an essential skill in today’s society, and most Americans learn to drive from a relatively young age. That doesn’t mean however, that we are all experts at it. In fact, there are still millions of car accidents … Continue reading →

Your Street Sign Cheat Sheet

With over 500 different road signs on the streets today, it can be just a little bit confusing to know what every one means. Even if you passed your driving test with flying colors (no pun intended), chances are you … Continue reading →