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==Safe Driving== | ==Safe Driving== | ||
[[Image:DefensiveDriving-logo.png|left]] | [[Image:DefensiveDriving-logo.png|left]] | ||
| − | + | Improvements in technology have made cars smarter and safer, yet the number of road accidents continues to increase. Human errors cause more accidents than car failure, which is why most states now require defensive driving courses prior to licensing. | |
| − | + | Some simple techniques and driver education can help reduce accidents and help people drive in a "defensive" and safer manner. Recognizing this, the state of Texas has approved ''defensive driving courses'' which teach driver safety and offer tips on how to be more cautious behind the wheel. | |
==DefensiveDriving.com== | ==DefensiveDriving.com== | ||
| − | [[DefensiveDriving.com]] offers courses | + | [[DefensiveDriving.com]] offers courses designed to provide a review of traffic safety laws as well as mediate discussions on safe driving strategies. All of the courses have been approved by Texas courts for use in [http://www.defensivedriving.com/ticket_dismissal.html dismissing driving tickets]. Another positive is that often these courses will lower [http://www.defensivedriving.com/insurance.html insurance costs] as much as 10%. |
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==Courses== | ==Courses== | ||
DefensiveDriving.com offers three different ways to take the defensive driving course: | DefensiveDriving.com offers three different ways to take the defensive driving course: | ||
| − | + | : [https://www.defensivedriving.com/ddo/register.html Internet course] | |
| − | + | : [https://www.wheelsinmotion.com/Registration/index.aspx?Course=STREAM Online video course] | |
| − | + | : [https://www.wheelsinmotion.com/Registration/index.aspx?Course=DVD At home DVD course] | |
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| + | All options are always available, which makes them easy to fit into any schedule. They can be started immediately, and you can pause and restart at any time. These courses can be completed in as little as 6 hours, or up to 90 days. Testing is done via the internet or over the phone. | ||
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| + | ; Internet | ||
| + | * Since 2000, this course has been consistently rated as the #1 online course in Texas. | ||
| + | * It uses a combination of written information and clips from DefensiveDriving.com’s award-wining video, ''Wheels in Motion'' (awarded a Silver Plaque at the [[Wikipedia:Chicago_International_Film_Festival|International Communications Film & Video Awards]] in 2004). | ||
| + | * This option has been optimized for low bandwidth connections, making easier for customers using [[Wikipedia:Dial-up_access|dial-up]] access. | ||
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| − | + | ; Online | |
| + | * Offered for customers with a [[Wikipedia:Broadband_Internet_access|high speed internet connection]], who then view the course by high quality [[Wikipedia:Streaming_media|video streaming]]. | ||
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| − | + | ; DVD Course | |
| + | * Available via the Web site, through retail partners or as on demand video. | ||
| + | * Offers the same material as the online courses. | ||
| + | * The set is yours to keep. | ||
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| + | ==Teen Driving Courses== | ||
| + | Offered by [[DefensiveDriving.com]] through their partner, [[virtualdriveofamerica.com|Virtual Drive]], the teen driving course offers everything needed in order to get a permit, license, and even car insurance discounts. It combines the use of cutting edge instructional technology, interactive graphics, video, and animation to help make learning easy, fun, and memorable. The course has been approved for student drivers in the state of Texas by the [[Wikipedia:Texas_Department_of_Public_Safety|Texas Department of Public Safety]]. | ||
| + | A recent study done by a major Texas university showed: | ||
| + | * 99% of graduates from the Teen Driving course did not have an accident or receive a DUI during their first year of driving; | ||
| + | * 91% of graduates passed their learner’s permit exam on the first try; | ||
| + | * 89% of graduates did not receive a speeding ticket during their first year of driving. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | David Bruce came up with the idea for DefensiveDriving.com after being involved in a fender-bender in 1998. He | + | David Bruce came up with the idea for DefensiveDriving.com after being involved in a fender-bender in 1998. He wanted to keep the traffic ticket off of his driving record, but his busy lifestyle made it hard for him to take a defensive driving course in a traditional classroom setting. Mr. Bruce worked with the Texas Education Agency for 18 months to establish the guidelines for an online course before gaining approval in December of 1999. In February 2000 [[DefensiveDriving.com]] was officially launched, and over 100,000 students were certified by the end of the Web site's first full year. |
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
| + | * {{YouTube|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/defensivedriving1}} for [[DefensiveDriving.com]] | ||
* Learn which course is [http://www.defensivedriving.com/which_course.html best] for you | * Learn which course is [http://www.defensivedriving.com/which_course.html best] for you | ||
* Register for the [https://www.defensivedriving.com/ddo/register.html internet course] | * Register for the [https://www.defensivedriving.com/ddo/register.html internet course] | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Safer Driving Techniques]] | |
| + | [[Category:Dismiss Driving Tickets]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lower Insurance Costs]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driver_Course]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driver_Training]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driving_Class]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driving_On_Demand]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driving_Online]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driving_School]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive_Driving_Training]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Drive_Safely]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 4 November 2013
Safe Driving
Improvements in technology have made cars smarter and safer, yet the number of road accidents continues to increase. Human errors cause more accidents than car failure, which is why most states now require defensive driving courses prior to licensing.
Some simple techniques and driver education can help reduce accidents and help people drive in a "defensive" and safer manner. Recognizing this, the state of Texas has approved defensive driving courses which teach driver safety and offer tips on how to be more cautious behind the wheel.
DefensiveDriving.com
DefensiveDriving.com offers courses designed to provide a review of traffic safety laws as well as mediate discussions on safe driving strategies. All of the courses have been approved by Texas courts for use in dismissing driving tickets. Another positive is that often these courses will lower insurance costs as much as 10%.
Courses
DefensiveDriving.com offers three different ways to take the defensive driving course:
All options are always available, which makes them easy to fit into any schedule. They can be started immediately, and you can pause and restart at any time. These courses can be completed in as little as 6 hours, or up to 90 days. Testing is done via the internet or over the phone.
- Internet
- Since 2000, this course has been consistently rated as the #1 online course in Texas.
- It uses a combination of written information and clips from DefensiveDriving.com’s award-wining video, Wheels in Motion (awarded a Silver Plaque at the International Communications Film & Video Awards in 2004).
- This option has been optimized for low bandwidth connections, making easier for customers using dial-up access.
- Online
- Offered for customers with a high speed internet connection, who then view the course by high quality video streaming.
|
- DVD Course
- Available via the Web site, through retail partners or as on demand video.
- Offers the same material as the online courses.
- The set is yours to keep.
Teen Driving Courses
Offered by DefensiveDriving.com through their partner, Virtual Drive, the teen driving course offers everything needed in order to get a permit, license, and even car insurance discounts. It combines the use of cutting edge instructional technology, interactive graphics, video, and animation to help make learning easy, fun, and memorable. The course has been approved for student drivers in the state of Texas by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A recent study done by a major Texas university showed:
- 99% of graduates from the Teen Driving course did not have an accident or receive a DUI during their first year of driving;
- 91% of graduates passed their learner’s permit exam on the first try;
- 89% of graduates did not receive a speeding ticket during their first year of driving.
History
David Bruce came up with the idea for DefensiveDriving.com after being involved in a fender-bender in 1998. He wanted to keep the traffic ticket off of his driving record, but his busy lifestyle made it hard for him to take a defensive driving course in a traditional classroom setting. Mr. Bruce worked with the Texas Education Agency for 18 months to establish the guidelines for an online course before gaining approval in December of 1999. In February 2000 DefensiveDriving.com was officially launched, and over 100,000 students were certified by the end of the Web site's first full year.
Additional Information
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: [}}} YouTube] for DefensiveDriving.com - Learn which course is best for you
- Register for the internet course
- Register for Wheels in motion
- Register for the DVD course (wheels in motion)
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