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2015 New Ohio Teen Driving Laws
New regulations affecting teen drivers in Ohio go into effect on July 1. Driving Hours Under the new regulations, teen...
Car First Aid Kits: What Yours Should Include
Whether you're hiking a trail, going camping in a tent, or just going for a long drive, it's always best to...
Using 511 for Traffic Information and More
Lots of states have adopted a 511 traffic system program to provide drivers with up-to-the-minute travel and traffic...
How our Florida DATA Course Helps You to Get Your Permit
We offer one of the most convenient options for completing this requirement helping you get one step closer to...
Tips for Buying Your First Car
We offer one of the most convenient options for completing this requirement helping you get one step closer to...
Will Adaptive Cruise Control Systems Make Driving Safer?
Cruise control has long been a favorite feature of road trippers, weekend warriors, and lead-footed drivers. But what if cruise control could do more than...
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
If you find driving after dark a little daunting, you're certainly not alone. Night driving is considerably more...
Alcohol and the Teenage Brain: Avoiding Underage DUI
It doesn't take a neuroscience degree to understand that the teenage brain functions much differently than the...
Tips to Help You Avoid Emotional Driving
For many people, driving is a way to relieve stress, get away from negative situations, or clear their thoughts. But getting behind the wheel when...
Be Responsible – Recycle Car Parts!
Many of us make a habit of separating paper, plastic, and glass from our trash to recycle them and do a daily good deed for the environment. But did you know that...
MADD's Drunk Driving Report: Which States Got 5-Star Ratings
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, commonly referred to as MADD, was founded by the mother of a drunk driving victim and is celebrating its 35th anniversary of...
The New California Undocumented Driver's License Law
In case you haven't been reading about it in the news lately, a new California law went into effect in January that extends legal driving privileges to undocumented...
Recycling Car Parts: Aston Martin's Eco-Friendly Approach
"Reduce, reuse, and recycle" is a way of life these days, and eco-friendly products are dominating everything from grocery store shelves to...
Driverless Trucks: Self-Driving Tech and the Trucking Industry
We've all heard about self-driving cars, but what about self-driving trucks? How would the trucking industry change in America if semi-trucks became...
Eco-Friendly Car Cleaning Tips to Prepare for Spring
It's almost March, which means that spring is just around the corner! Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, springtime is an excellent time to...
Why Driver Safety Statistics are Looking Brighter
Thousands of people lose their lives to traffic accidents every year, so it's often difficult to feel optimistic when getting...
What is the "Driving While Black" App, and What Does it Do?
A mobile smartphone app called "Driving While Black" was sure to spark controversy in the hearts and minds of drivers as soon as it was released. But the developers...
Tires of the Future: Updating a Classic
The majority of drivers never think twice about their tires unless they go flat unexpectedly and result in a roadside changing. Although there are...
Will DUI Apps Help Drivers to Avoid Accidents and Arrest?
Drunk driving continues to be a major problem in America, but no matter how scary the statistics are, inebriated drivers continue to...
Being a Driver for Uber: The Perks and Challenges
Uber is a popular and somewhat controversial ride-hailing service that has gained significant momentum in many...
Safe and Cash Conscious: Great Cars for Young Drivers
Being a new driver on the road can be a stressful experience, and some cars are better equipped than others for minimizing...
Look Ma, No Hands! Inside the BrainDriver Application
The human brain is powerful and impressive, and innovative thinkers have come up with some truly remarkable ways to harness the...
Gas Mileage Apps To Help You Save on Fuel
iPhone apps regularly help drivers find their destinations, manage their car maintenance, and stay up-to-date on roadway conditions during adverse...
Slow Left Lane Driving: The Law and Why It's So Dangerous
Slow left lane drivers are a pet peeve for many people on the road. Are you one of them...
Is "Social Media While Driving" the New Texting?
We always hear about the dangers of texting and driving, but is texting really the problem? Or do the larger problems lie with...
Our Online Driver Ed Guide: What Do We Offer in Your State?
First Time Driver is a resource offered by the American Safety Council designed to equip individuals with the tools and information that they need to get their first driver's license. We offer a variety of...
Mountain Driving Tips for Your Winter Adventures
It's the end of January, which is right in the middle of ski season for many adventure-seekers and athletes across America...
Driving in Georgia: Understanding Joshua's Law
As you may know, driver's license laws vary from state to state and unfortunately are oftentimes put into place because of...
The Top 5 California Road Trips
When it comes to road tripping in America, there's just something special about the state of California...
5 Fuel Saving Engine Technologies
Even when gas prices are lower than average, fuel costs are still a big concern for drivers across America...
The History of Flying Cars
For over a century now, people have been dreaming about driving flying cars, high above the traffic and people down below...
5 Great Driving Apps
By now, all drivers — young and old, experienced and inexperienced — have gotten used to hearing the warnings about texting and driving and how dangerous mobile phone...
Texting While Driving in Florida: Are the Laws Changing?
Using a mobile phone while driving isn't just unsafe, it's illegal and punishable by fines in many states. However...
Are Touch Screen Steering Wheels the Future?
Touch screens are a big part of daily life. So it should probably come as no surprise that auto manufacturers are experimenting with...
Do Car Accident Fatality Signs Make Drivers Safer?
Have you driven past one of those ominous highway fatality signs on the road lately? In states across America, electronic billboards are...
Why Connected Car Technology Saves You Time & Money
In a modern world when people are connected to technology and each other pretty much at all times, connected cars are revolutionizing the way we...
Carjacking Safety Tips: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
A carjacking is one of the scariest things that can ever happen to a driver. It's a violent crime that involves stealing a car by force, often at...
How to Transfer Your Driver's License to Another State
For many people, a new year means a new beginning. As 2015 swings into full gear, many of us will be making...
The Most Traffic Congested Cities in the World
For many travelers, traffic is as much a part of the holidays as gift giving, decorated trees, and delicious meals. Obviously, traffic congestion is more of a problem in...
The Future (and Legality) of Self Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are the automobiles of the future, but lots of legal questions arise as they get closer to being on our...
The Top Games to Play on Long Road Trips
If you're like many Americans, you're going to be traveling somewhere for winter break, Christmas, Kwanza, or New Year's Eve pretty soon...
Why Driving on New Year's Eve is Dangerous and How to Stay Safe
As 2014 comes to a close and 2015 approaches, many people are making their New Year's Eve plans with family and friends. Although...
Can Simulation Booths Help Prevent Teen Texting While Driving?
By now, most teenagers in American have been warned repeatedly about the dangers of texting and driving. Yet sometimes...
Travel Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season is always full of joy and merriment, but unfortunately, it's also a dangerous time for drivers and travelers across the country...
Strange Driving Laws from Around the World
Although most driving laws are designed with your safety in mind, some are just downright baffling...
What Exactly Causes the New Car Smell?
There's just something enticing and strangely desirable about that new car smell. You know, that...
Understanding Traffic Rules for Roundabouts
Roundabouts are designed to make intersections safe and efficient. But for many drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, they remain...
Commonly Misunderstood Traffic Safety Laws
Drivers in America are required to take a written exam in order to get a driver's license, but rules of the road are easily...
Misunderstood Road Signs That Confuse Drivers
Fortunately, pretty much every driver on the road knows what a stop sign and a yield sign look like. However...
8 Green Driving Tips to Protect the Environment
Although automobiles have gotten a somewhat nasty reputation for polluting the environment, there lots of ways to drive greener and protect the environment when...
Cross Railroad Tracks Safer with These Safety Tips
Operation Lifesaver, America's leader in rail safety education, reports that a person or a vehicle is hit by a train about every three hours...
Honking Dos and Don'ts: Horn Etiquette Tips for Drivers
Horn honking: if you're like most drivers, you either you love it or you hate it! Some drivers use their horns to...
Determining Who Has the Right of Way
The concept of "right of way" is especially important for young drivers with only a little experience on the road. Many traffic laws only state that...
How "Connected Cars" Promise to Reduce Auto Accidents
Each year, the automotive industry continues to evolve and become more and more high tech. Many tech features boost...
How to Avoid Thanksgiving Roadway Accidents
If you're like many Americans, you're planning to hop in your car and travel somewhere special for Thanksgiving this year...
How to Effectively Use Turn Signals on the Road
What percentage of the time would you say you use turn signals before making a turn or changing lanes on the road...
Top 5 Reasons Police will Pull You Over
Drivers never welcome the sight of flashing lights and the sound of wailing sirens behind them on the road...
Airbag Safety Advice for Teen Drivers
Airbags save thousands of lives each year, allowing drivers and passengers to walk away from serious accidents with just minor...
10 Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving has become as much of a concern on the road as drunk driving and distracted driving...
Why Teens Aren't Driving and What They're Missing Out On
Driving has always been a rite of passage in America, and getting a driver license is one of the most important milestones of the teenage years...
Outdated Features from Automotive History
Throughout the course of automobile history, certain features have come and gone with the times. Some of them...
How to Handle Wildlife on the Road
Although you and your fellow drivers are trusted to know and understand the rules of the road, wildlife species have no idea what road safety even means...
Safety Requirements for Self-Driving Cars
Driving safety and convenience are at the heart of self-driving cars, however, many Americans are still very skeptical about driving one...
Gas Mileage Tips to Save Money
The gas mileage your car gets makes a big difference in how much you spend to drive each year. Economists estimate that you...
Safe Driving Tips for Halloween
It's the night when goblins and ghouls roam the streets! Halloween can be one of the most fun and creative holidays all year, however...
How Oklahoma is Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers
Around the holidays, there's always a big crack down on drunk drivers around the country. Unfortunately...
How to Stay Safe on Ohio Roads This Winter
Anyone who's spent some time in Ohio knows that winters can be brutal. Maybe this is your first winter in Ohio or perhaps...
How to Get Discount Auto Insurance in Florida
Getting a driver's license is a rite of passage into adulthood. It's something to look forward to during...
What to Know about the Texting and Driving Ban in Florida
Last year, Florida joined a large majority of states to prohibit texting and driving throughout the Sunshine State. Although...
How Well Do You Know the Ohio Driver's Permit Test?
If you are looking to get your Ohio driver's permit (also known as the Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card, or "temps" learner's license), you will need...
Top 10 Driving Distractions
You already have enough to worry about when you're driving for the first time. Throw in some distractions and you're bound to...
The 6 Best Cars for New Drivers
There is so much to consider when you are a new driver. How do you get your brain to quickly shift from the gas pedal to the...
How to Choose the Right Driver Education
Learning to drive for the first time can be quite intimidating. Cars zipping past you as you try to take a firm grip...
How To Do A 3-Point Turn
Learn how to complete a 3-point turn in this great instructional video. While classically known as a 3-point turn due to the physical...
Essential Safe Driving Tips for Teens
Did you know that crashes are the leading cause of teen death in Florida, as well as across the country? Did you also know teen drivers are far more likely to...
What You Will Learn In Your Drug & Alcohol Classs
All first time drivers under the age of 18 in the state of Florida are all required to take a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course, also known as TLSAE, D.A.T.A, Drug and Alcohol or Permit Course...
Basic Florida Traffic Laws & Highway Safety
Before heading out on the road, there are some basic traffic rules and safety tips you need...
Getting Your Florida Driver's Permit
Ready to get your first license? A Florida learner's permit, or restricted license, is a permit issued to drivers at least 15 years of age of have met the minimum requirements...