Category Archives: The Daily Drive
← Older postsTexas High Speed Rail in 2024?
In 2023, we took a look at the Texas high speed rail project, which has been in progress for more than 20 years. What’s new since 2023? A new CEO, an Amtrak partnership proposal, reaffirmed support from the White House … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |How To Dismiss Your Ticket!
A lot of people are unsure how to dismiss their traffic ticket and there is a reason for this uncertainty – there are a variety of ways to do it and the laws vary from state to state. First off, … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Click It or Ticket!
May 31st through June 6th is National Click It or Ticket It Week, a campaign endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and designed to encourage motorists to utilize their safety belt while driving. Across the country, state and local law enforcement officers … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Remember, this week is Work Zone Safety Awareness week. The people working on and around our roads have a hard enough job as it is without having to worry about people driving around them. Give them a brake… for safety’s … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |2nd Annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The second ever, or second annual National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starts April 1st. Law enforcement, educators, victims, non profits and companies like DefensiveDriving.com will be focusing on the dangers of distracted driving. California was one of the first states … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Road Rage: Why & What To Do
What is Road Rage and Why Does It Happen? Road rage is when someone gets very angry while driving. It can make them do unsafe things like driving too fast, tailgating (driving very close behind another car), or zigzagging between … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Used Car Prices are Finally Cooling Off in Texas
As we enter summer, at least the used car prices look to be cooling off. 2021 saw used car prices shoot through the roof as vehicle shortages occurred at dealerships across the country. Dealers were buying up preowned vehicles … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Car renting gone viral?
In this day and age of social media, file sharing, online collaboration – being LinkedIn or Liked, it was only a matter of time before something really different became a social media phenomenon… how about “sharing” your car? A company … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Completing a Defensive Driving Course in Austin
It’s amazing the difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, when someone needed to enroll in a defensive driving Austin course, their options were limited. They had to sign up for a class held somewhere in Austin, usually taking place on a Saturday and then … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Drive |Do You Know Your State’s Law When it Comes to Driving with Headphones?
With states buckling down against texting and distracting driving, it’s important to know the most up-to-date laws while in the car. With that said, do headphones come into play with distracted driving laws? According to Digitalmusicnews.com, 35 states say it’s … Continue reading
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