Terrific Traffic School Tips
December 2, 2008
Mobile Phones Drive Motorists to Distraction
A study from the University of Utah has once again demonstrated
that motorists who use a mobile phone while driving severely compromise
their ability to control the vehicle. Researchers used a series of
simulated driving situations and even found that drivers who employed
a hands-free device were as distracted as those who simply placed a
phone against their ear. In fact, the study showed that having a
chatty/disturbing passenger in one's car is less dangerous than cell
phone use, since those passengers frequently acted as a second set of
eyes and ears. The passengers could give directions and could alert
drivers to dangerous situations they might not otherwise see. (Check
out videos of drivers
with a passenger and
on the phone!)
Cheapest in Florida Online Traffic School/Driving School urges you to
"pick up" on this warning: avoid cell phone use behind the wheel whenever
possible—even with a Bluetooth™ headset. While you may not a get a
citation for cell phone use in Florida (yet!), numerous studies continue
to sound the alarm that any cell phone use can be as dangerous as
drinking and driving. Speaking of Bluetooth™ technology, maybe it
is time for legislators to sink their "teeth" into banning cell phone use
while driving…or having a legal limit of .08 cell phone minutes per month!
November 6, 2008
Yes…Driving a motorcycle could get you a speeding ticket and
traffic school, but in the military it could even be worse than enemy fire
As a traffic school owner for many years, I always preach (usually
unsuccessfully) to my friends, family, neighbors and anyone else who
will listen about the extreme dangers and precaution needed if someone
is going to ride a motorcycle. I love classic motorcycles and am
intrigued by their look and design, but from a safety standpoint,
their potential danger of causing serious injury or death really causes
me to lose sleep. Over the years, I have taken casual surveys of people
who have ridden motorcycles for at least a decade and the consensus from
my informal survey is that about 80% have been involved in major crashes
with broken arms legs etc (many tell me they are lucky to be alive).
According to a 2001 study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Institute (NHTSA), motorcyclists were 26 times more likely to be killed
in a crash than someone in an automobile. Crashes are frequently not even
the drivers fault, and I constantly hear about falls related to oil slicks
or road conditions.
Now the information is even worse according to CNN (click here).
During the past year,
25 Marine Corp soldiers were killed in motorcycle crashes while 20 Marines
lost their lives due to enemy fire in Iraq… Interestingly, motorcycles (at
least large ones) generally get no better than 40 mpg and considering the
risk. So "fire" your pistons and consider a safer, more reliable form
of transportation.
September 1, 2008
Save gas, save time, and avoid traffic school by sharing rides!
A few years ago, folks loved tootling around in their 8-passenger
SUVs, riding solo while talking on a cell phone or blaring the radio.
Today, many drivers are discovering a great way to cut gas prices in
half: sharing a ride with someone who lives nearby. In fact, by
halving your driving, you can cut in half your chances of getting a
traffic citation or having to take online traffic school. In some
cases, you may even get to work faster (think carpool lanes where
applicable)! Unsurprisingly, there are several useful websites that
are "gaining traction" from the newfound popularity of ride sharing—
and, as always, our site is here to help spread the good news.
One leading site, eRideShare.com,
unites all sorts of drivers, from local errand runners and commuters
to those needing to make a cross-country trip. And if you're afraid
that you won't find a "match" for your drive, rest easy. eRideShare.com
has recently tripled the number of visitors to the site, and has
connected over 1 million users since 1999.
Another popular site, carpoolworld.com
, offers a generous supply of listings by geographical area. Just
click on the map or select your city from the list on the left side
of the page to get started. The ads even specify what drivers are
looking for in a commuting partner (non-/smoker, male/female, etc.).
Finally, craigslist
is an excellent, nationwide resource. Simply select your state
and geographic area to get started.
You can post an ad; or find a posting by entering the term
"ride share" in the search tool (make sure to use a space).
All three services are free for drivers and passengers, and
their benefits are priceless. You can sit back and enjoy your
own chauffer driven sedan at half the cost of driving alone.
Just don't forget the tunes!
July 22, 2008
Imagine getting a speeding ticket in your all new Electric Sports car
Tesla Motors, a San Carlos, California-headquartered company,
recently unveiled a $110,000 roadster sports car with 0-to-60
times near four seconds. Based on the Lotus Elise platform, the
head turning, aerodynamic vehicle has a base price of $98,000, and
rivals the fastest cars on the market today. Best of all, after a
fun day on the road, you simply go home and plug it into the wall.
By day you will have a "gas" driving the car, but at night the car
prefers electricity.
The two seater beauty is 100% electric, weighs
2690 pounds, and has a range of approximately 220 miles per charge. I
have personally seen three of these loveable convertibles at one of
the Tesla dealerships, and they are as exotic as they come. But even
if you have 100 grand to spend, don't plan on sending your gas
guzzler to the junk yards anytime soon. The wait is two years,
with people like California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger already at
the head of the line. And knowing Arnold, who has a collection of
exceptional cars, he will be back for more than one. The good news
for the average motorist is that Tesla has slated a more affordable—
and more practical—sedan for late 2010 production. You can
visit Tesla motors by going
www.teslamotors.com.
June 30, 2008
A Traffic School Tip That Could Save Your Life...Or That of a Loved One!
Each year, approximately 43,000 Americans die needlessly in
automobile collisions. Survivors often wonder how things might
have turned out differently "if only...." Defensive driving can
avert many crashes, but other factors come into play as well.
Crash test data from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Institute (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety
(IIHS) suggest that the vehicle you drive may determine if you
live or die in a collision!
Statistics indicate that vehicles with the best crash test
ratings do in fact perform better in real world collisions than
lower rated cars. Since most of us will be in a motor vehicle
collision at some point in our lives, it's worth investigating
how you might fare. If the vehicle you drive didn't receive a
five-star rating (the maximum) for almost all collision types,
you might consider trading it in for a model that could better
protect you in a moment of need. Remember: The best reason to
purchase a vehicle is not because of its "model" good looks, its
high-tech features, or its hybrid power plant. The consideration
which should most affect your purchase decision (in our opinion)
is the degree to which a vehicle protects the occupants from harm.
For comprehensive crash test data and other vehicle safety
information, visit www.safercar.gov
or www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx.
We hope this information will save someone's life!
May 1, 2008
Put the Brakes on Gas Prices!
"Don't get a speeding ticket in your new, bright red 2008 Honda
FCX hydrogen car!
Honda Motors, a leader in zero emission hydrogen fuel cell
technology, recently announced the company is making available
to the public a four passenger sedan that creates no emissions
and uses no gas. Like the first innovative Ford Model T's
created nearly a century ago, Honda's breakthrough car comes
only in one color which is a darker red star garnet. The Model
T for many years came in only black.
Honda's FCX is powered from the electricity it generates when
the oxygen and hydrogen are mixed together in a stacked fuel
cell. And the car will only emit water vaper. Imagine getting
pulled over for traveling at its top speed of 100 mph and then
being cited with a speeding ticket -"But officer, my car was
just letting out a little steam."
The FCX will drive 270 miles without needing a refueling station
refill. The only downside...there are very few refueling stations
(in Southern California only) where it is being tested and the
car will set you back $600 a month. The good news is that the
car's maintenance, which most experts predict will be rare, is
included."
April 7, 2008
Put the Brakes on Gas Prices!
Virtually every driver knows that slower speeds results in using less gas.
Of course, in 1995, the US Congress had the brilliant insight to do just the
opposite—and decided to repeal the national speed limit act. Next, our energy
conscious states (32 to be precise) decided to raise their speed limits to 70
mph or more according to the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
And now Americans are asking why gas prices are going up "full throttle." Car
engines operate efficiently at speeds well under 60 mph. As gas prices are
setting records highs, a movement is underway to encourage lawmakers to
seriously consider reducing highway speeds in an effort to safe at the pump.
Studies show that reducing speeds from 70 - 60 mph would result in a net
increase of between 2% and 3% in energy savings—and larger reductions in speed
could save 10% or more. Moreover, slower speeds have been shown to
significantly reduce death/accident rates. And slowing down could save you a
speeding ticket which will is probably why you needed our online traffic school
in the first place. Let’s put the brakes on gas prices by slowing down.
Together we can save lives—and a few gallons of gasoline. |
