Post archive for ‘driving tips’

HPD Officer not wearing seat belt in Fatal crash – Again!(68)

According to a report aired by KHOU-TV, a Houston police officer involved in a fatal crash was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
“No one is above the laws of physics” said Patrick Barrett, author of the popular Driver Ed in a Box® course that teaches parents how to teach their [...]

Driving Tips - Checking the Rearview Mirror Before Slowing(0)

Yes, this is not a new concept for you. This is simply a reminder to continue to build this habit. As you approach an area where you know your student is going to have to slow (for a light, a turn, etc.,) use your eye-check mirror to monitor her eye-movement. Does she check the [...]

Driving Tips - Fluid Search Pattern(0)

Fluid Search Pattern - Most of the time a beginning driver tends to focus only on what is front and, unfortunately, that focus often lasts longer than two seconds and becomes a fixed stare. Since we addressed “breaking the fixed stare” with the last article, this time we are going to discuss how to make [...]

Driving Tips - Breaking the Fixed Stare(30)

What happens before most all collisions?  The driver has a fixed stare.  That is why the most common comment after a collision (other than “It’s not my fault!!”) is “I just didn’t see him.”
Breaking the fixed stare is a challenge for all drivers – not just beginners.  Remember, if you look at an object for [...]