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DriveSafe Online Named “Best Overall Online Defensive Driving Course” by Investopedia
We’d like to honk our own horn for a moment because we’re excited to receive some great news. DriveSafe Online has been named “Best Overall Online Defensive Driving Course” by Investopedia, a leading source of business and financial information. The website is a...
Save on Auto Insurance with These Hidden Secrets
Almost anyone can save money on car insurance. You just have to know where to look, and what to ask.
Remember, insurance companies set rates based on risk. The less risk you pose, the lower the insurance company can set your rates. So, it pays to be the best driver you can be.
Stay Strong Louisiana and Mississippi
Our thoughts are with our friends, family, coworkers, partners, and customers affected by Hurricane Ida. Our thanks go to all the frontline responders, rescue workers, and volunteers risking their safety and lives to assist those in need. And to the numerous teams of...
Hand Turn Signals: Should You Ever Use Them?
Every day, we use hand signals and gestures without even realizing it. You might wave at another driver for letting you into their lane, which is another way of saying “thank you.” You might nod, shrug, or gesture while talking, which shows what you’re thinking...
The Most Fatal Types of Car Accidents
Fatal car accident types are more common than you think. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that 33,244 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2019. That's a sobering truth that you must realize whether you're the one behind the wheel, a...
Classes of Drivers License & What They Mean
New drivers are getting on the roads every year and learning what it takes to be a safe driver. These new drivers are experiencing the beautiful freedoms that come with getting behind the wheel and driving wherever your heart desires. One of the cool things about...
Valid Driver’s License: Is My Driver’s License Valid in Every State?
Do you have a valid driver's license for every US state? What happens if you get a ticket in another state? Under what circumstances do you need to renew a license? You may be asking yourself these questions in preparation for a vacation or important business trip....
Life in the Fast Lane: Keep Right Laws
Have you ever been driving in the left lane, breezing past the other cars hanging out on the right side of the road, and suddenly seen flashing lights in your rearview mirror? The next thing you know, you're being pulled over by the police. But wait! You're in the...
How Tracking Your Mileage Can Protect Your Car
Why Tracking the Average Miles Driven Per Year Can Protect Your Car Did you know that people who live in the suburbs drive more often than those who live in urban areas like New York City? Since there is less demand for public transportation, sidewalks, and bike lanes...
The Difference Between Synthetic and Conventional Oil
Since 2019, most vehicles are opting for synthetic and semi-synthetic oil changes. That’s over half of all drivers. But conventional oil is still an option when getting your oil changed and almost a fourth of all vehicles that come in for service choose this type of...
How to Use a Stick Shift: Part 3
Knowing how to drive a stick may seem like a lost art, but contrary to popular belief, the activity is still alive and well for thousands of people in the United States. In fact, many stick drivers would argue that knowing how to operate a manual transmission...
What Is a Hit and Run? (and What to Do if You’re a Victim)
Hit and runs are a plague around the United States. Tragic stories like this recent hit-and-run death in Pennsylvania are all too common, and anybody can be a hit-and-run victim at any moment. Getting into a car accident can spur some pretty basic human instincts: If...