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Archive for September, 2007

Sep 08 2007

Just What Is Defensive Driving, Anyway?

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

There are a lot of bad drivers out there.  Accidents happen on the evening news every day.  Traffic control cameras have captured some incredible crashes.  So, along with the horrible sights of motor accidents, the news might talk a lot about the need for defensive driving.  What is defensive driving?  Despite the name, driving defensively […]

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Sep 08 2007

A Defensive Driver Course Could Save Your Life

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

Many people are injured in car accidents every year, and these accidents often cause traumatic emotional, physical and financial hardships.  People can be seriously injured in an accident that they did not cause, and these accidents might affect them and their family for many years to come.  Most of the people operating motor vehicles are […]

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Sep 08 2007

What You Should Know About AARP Defensive Driving Program

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

Things are getting harder for senior drivers.  In a May, 2007 report, USA Today finds that drivers over 65 have claimed 72% more car accidents than in 1999.  Ask a Floridian what driver he or she is more scared of – a teenager or a senior citizen – and chances are they will pick the […]

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Sep 07 2007

A Few Good Reasons Why Defensive Driving Training Is Required And Is Beneficial To You

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

When you enroll for a course in defensive driving at a defensive driving school, you will receive specialized training which is in the main intended to teach you to become more experienced as a driver. The reason for why you need defensive driving training is that you will learn about traffic as well as vehicle […]

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Sep 07 2007

Defensive Driving Statistics – Risk Management For Your Life

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

41,000 people die from car accidents in America each year.  About two million get injured.  And that’s just America.  Think about those teens you see doing stupid and dangerous stunts on their skateboards.  They grow up to be drivers.  Armed with defensive driving, statistics, risk management and common sense, you can avoid joining the ranks […]

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Sep 07 2007

Advanced Driving Course: What Every Driver Should Take

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

So you know that you are already a good driver and you want to broaden your knowledge in driving.  There are many offline and online classes that offers advanced driving course which would help you in honing your driving skills to maximize your safety and others’ as well on any public road type.  But sad […]

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Sep 06 2007

Just What I’ve Always Wanted – Advanced Driving Lessons!

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

Ever watch NASCAR or a high-speed chase in the movies?  Ever think you could do that?  Well, you can but not instinctively. Advanced driving lessons require learning different skills than every day driving. Many police are required to take advanced driving courses so that they can safely and effectively handle their squad card while pursuing […]

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Sep 05 2007

Army National Guard defensive driving course: A Good Way To Bring Down Accident Fatalities And Injuries

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

It is a worrying statistic that shows that more than half of all fatalities in the armed forces of the United States are attributed to automobile mishaps and it should raise the need for ensuring the safety of US army personnel both in times of peace as well as during wars. According to studies for […]

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Sep 04 2007

There Is Such A Thing As A Cheap Defensive Driving Course

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

The good news is that you can get a car insurance discount if you take a defensive driving course.  The bad news is that you have to pay for the course.  Check with your insurance company to check for how much of a discount you can get.  So, is there such thing as a cheap […]

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Sep 03 2007

Computer Based Training – Defensive Driving Goes High Tech

Published by Jennifer under Defensive Driving

Everyone who has ever paid a car insurance bill would like for it to go down instead of up.  You may be able to get a lower insurance bill if you take a defensive driving course.  Check with your car insurance company for details.  If they say yes, then you have to find a driving […]

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