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2015 New Ohio Teen Driving Laws

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...

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Alcohol and the Teenage Brain DUI

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...

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New California Undocumented Drivers License Law

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...

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Driving While Black App

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...

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DUI Apps Help Drivers Avoid Accidents

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...

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Slow Left Lane Dangers

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...

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Social Media While Driving The New Texting

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...

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Online Driver Ed Guide By State

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...

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Driving in Georgia Understanding Joshuas Law

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...

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Texting While Driving in Florida Laws

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...

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How to Transfer Your Drivers License to Another State

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...

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Strange Driving Laws from Around the World

Strange Driving Laws from Around the World

Although most driving laws are designed with your safety in mind, some are just downright baffling...

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Commonly Misunderstood Traffic Safety Laws

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...

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Determining Who Has the Right of Way

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...

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How to Effectively Use Turn Signals on the Road

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...

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Top 5 Reasons Police will Pull You Over

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...

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How Oklahoma is Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers

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...

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What to Know about the Texting and Driving Ban in Florida

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...

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What You Will Learn In Your Drug and Alcohol Class

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...

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Basic Florida Traffic Laws & Highway Safety

Basic Florida Traffic Laws & Highway Safety

Before heading out on the road, there are some basic traffic rules and safety tips you need...

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