8.  Drive With Precision We all know the basics of the traffic laws, however many drivers ignore them for the sake of expediency every day. Why is it important to follow all the little rules that don’t seem to make much difference? Traffic rules are in place to create the consistency and uniformity that allow us to predict with some degree of … Read More

7. Don’t Run Red There are 2 types of red light runners—there’s the daydreamer or distracted driver who just doesn’t see it, and then there’s the driver who’s impatient and accelerates on the yellow signal instead of stopping and waiting the average 45 seconds of a signal cycle. Running red lights is too dangerous, both for you and for others, no … Read More

6. Wear Your Seat Belt Seat belts are the most significant safety device ever invented. Seat belts do several things for you. They provide impact protection, they absorb crash forces, and they keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. They hold you in place while the vehicle collapses around your “safe” zone. Belts help keep you in your … Read More

5. Don’t Be Impaired We all have the responsibility to make sure we are able to drive safely whenever we operate our vehicle. Ask yourself, “Am I safe to drive? Am I rested? Am I ill? Have I taken medications that might affect my abilities? Has enough time past since I had that alcoholic drink? Do I have my glasses … Read More

4. Don’t Speed Speeding usually doesn’t save much time. Driving at a higher speed increases your risk in two ways: it cuts your reaction time and results in more “stored” energy (that must be dissipated in any collision). You should consider if the risks are worth the gain. A defensive driver chooses a speed matching traffic as closely as possible without exceeding … Read More

3. Yield Anyway Right of way rules are often misunderstood, and there are situations where the rules may not be clear to everyone. If there is uncertainty about which vehicle should have the right of way, give the other driver the road. When it comes to driving safely, it’s not the principle, but the outcome, that counts.

2. Trust NO ONE On the road, you will never know what those other drivers will do. While driving, keep an eye on the cars around you and leave yourself plenty of room. Anticipate the mistakes others might make so you can be ready to react quickly.

  1. Pay Attention Paying attention doesn’t come naturally, it can become a habit if you work at it. Make persistent choices NOT to eat while driving, or text while driving, or whatever you do that takes your attention off the road. Make an effort to connect your mind to your eyes and work at consciously analyzing what you see … Read More

If you’re constantly frustrated with the drivers you share the streets with, you’re not alone. And there may be some truth to your road rage. Car crashes are a leading cause of death in the US and were expected to cause around 40,000 deaths by the end of 2018. To put it plainly, America’s roads are dangerous. Texting behind the wheel is … Read More

    28-3480. Operation in violation of restriction; classification; civil traffic violation A. A person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of a driver license restriction is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. B. If the restriction that is violated is the requirement to wear corrective lenses while operating a motor vehicle, the person is responsible for a civil … Read More