Changes in national child safety seat guidelines for drivers will take effect on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system requirements for forward-facing child safety seats tethered to car seats has been updated. The current design mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has manufacturers installing two […]
In Texas, drivers in training must complete a minimum of seven hours of observation time in the car with an instructor and another seven hours behind the wheel. This may not be enough to keep teen drivers safe once they have their licenses and are on the road when they have at least one other […]
There are many downsides to being pulled over in Texas for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Aside from the loss of your driver’s license and potential jail time if you’re convicted, there are several other inconveniences and expenses associated with this traffic offense in Texas that most people don’t realize until it happens to them. Fees […]
Vehicles without drivers could soon be a reality. They are in development by a number of auto manufacturers, including Ford, Toyota, Volvo, General Motors, Daimler, Audi and Nissan. A handful of states, including Florida, California and Nevada have already enacted legislation that allows driver-less cars on the road. Experts at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle […]
More than 5,000 teens are killed in car accidents every year, making fatal auto-related crashes the number one cause of teen deaths, according to organizers of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are four times more likely to be involved in fatalities than their counterparts in the 25 to 69 […]
On Wednesday the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the launch of a new program aimed at expanding on an existing program set to assist poor drivers that have unpaid surcharges under the current Driver Responsibility Program. Driver Responsibility Program Details The Driver Responsibility Program authorizes the Texas DPS to assess surcharges to drivers […]
Trouble Makers on the Bus Senate Bill 1541 which was passed in the most recent Texas legislative session created a new law giving Texas school bus drivers the ability to more effectively protect the safety of their riders by authorizing the use of disciplinary action. The new law establishes requirements for school districts in Texas […]
Texas Driver Safety City Rankings Driving on many Texas roadways can be a bit of an adventure. Depending on the city where you happen to be driving, you may find the drivers to be less friendly, aggressive, or in a bigger hurry than other cities. Especially if you don’t normally driver in the busy cities […]
With the new school year getting underway, there are several items that you, as a parent of a young driver, can put on your back-to-school checklist as reminders to improve safety and legal compliance. The first thing to verify is that the vehicle […]
As people age, their bodies change. In some cases, these changes can affect your ability to drive carefully and effectively. According to the National Institute on Aging, senior citizens can overcome or delay some of these changes through awareness and action. Here are five ways for seniors to help improve their driving abilities on the […]
With summer ending soon and many families with children headed back to school and daycares all over the state, I thought it would be good to have this week’s Defensive Driving Texas Reminder posting be on child safety seats. Child Safety Belt Laws in Texas Current Texas law states that all children younger than […]
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